HSE Information Sharing

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HSE Information Sharing

• International Perspective
• Tore Vartdal
• HSE Resource Team Leader
• Europe, Africa and Middle East

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BHP Background

• Biggest Australian Company
• Total Value About 20 Billion US
• 4 Business Streams
• Mining - Copper, Coal, Diamonds etc (45)
• Steel Manufacture (15)
• Services and Transport (10)
• Petroleum (30)
• Australia - Melbourne - 3 assets
• UK - London - 6 Assets World-wide Drilling
• USA - Houston - 3 Assets

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Info Sharing Challenges

• Cultures and Personalities
• Distances and Time Zones
• Commitments
• Different Management Systems
• Legal Concerns

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What is Information Sharing

• Lessons Learnt (Reactive)
• Safety Notices
• Accidents/Incidents
• Best/Good Practice (Proactive)
• Safe Travel Procedures
• Computer Tools
• Training Courses
• Videos
• Industry Forums
• Regional Groups
• In Company Meetings

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HSE Info Sharing Activities

• Safety Notices - 2 levels
• Urgent via HSE function (HSE Team Leaders
  network)
• Monthly Issue to ALL Assets
• WEB Pages
• Specific HSE sites
• HSE Team, Staff and Leaders
• Regular Meetings - Time set aside
• Site Visits
• Encourage Relationships
• Corporate Audits
• Cross Assets Participation
• Cont/...

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HSE Info Sharing Activities

• Staff Movements
• Temporary Duty
• New Technology
• Home office - Video Links
• CD Inductions
• Video Distribution
• Common HSE Standards
• A/I Procedure
• Safe Travel Management
• Vehicle Management
• Monthly Reports
• Information Linked to Company Performance

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My Conclusions

• HSE Information sharing is not easy
• Needs Management Commitment
• Needs to be Managed as a Project (operation)
• Time set aside by key staff
• Effort to succeed
• Some simple examples - Safe Travel
• - Web Site
• - Video