Matt Overcasher and Steve Manypenny, field technicians with Columbia Gas of Ohio, received the Community Hero award. (Image source: Blackline Safety)

Blackline Safety has launched the Blackline Safety Impact Awards, an international safety awards programme to recognise individuals and organisations that go above and beyond to keep their employees, communities and the environment safe

“Blackline’s No. 1 priority is ensuring that every worker returns home at the end of the day in the same form they arrived, and that communities and the environment are protected from life-threatening situations,” said Christine Gillies, chief product & marketing officer of Blackline Safety, whose suite of safety devices are used by hundreds of fire and hazmat, oil and gas, petrochemical, food production, biotech, transportation, utilities, and water and wastewater organisations globally.

“Our goal is to recognise Blackline technology users who are aligned with our mission and have helped save lives by avoiding serious incidents or causalities in their pursuit of safety,” Gillies explained.

Blackline’s gas detectors and gas monitors are supported by a cloud-connected monitoring and analytics platform, enabling organisations to view in real time all their workers’ locations and gas readings in the field, and configure their devices, from any Internet-connected smartphone, tablet or computer, no matter how remote the location.

Blackline Safety Impact Awards will be presented annually in a variety of award categories, including customer, channel partner and environmental heroes, in addition to community heroes. For more information and to nominate an organization, group or individual for the award, visit https://www.blacklinesafety.com/blackline-safety-impact-awards.

The award reflects Manaseer Ready-Mix’s dedication in creating a safe and positive workplace. (Image source: Manaseer Group)

Manaseer Ready-Mix, a subsidiary of Manaseer Group and one of the leading companies in Jordan in sectors including energy and mobility, building materials, industrial minerals and natural fertilisers, has achieved the Social Security Excellence Award for Occupational Safety and Health for 2022/2023

This prestigious award, presented annually by the Social Security Corporation is awarded for the implementation of occupational safety and health policies along with their practices, with criteria including applying the best international practices in the field of occupational health and safety, providing specialised training programmes for workers, and spreading a culture of safety in the work environment.

The winners received their awards at a special awards ceremony organised by the Social Security Corporation, under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Labor.

Commitment to creating a safe and positive workplace

This award reflects Manaseer Ready-Mix’s commitment to creating a safe and positive workplace, sustaining its success, and maintaining its commitment in safety and health requirements according to the best international standards. This has resulted in reinforcing the culture of workplace safety in line with Manaseer’s social and economic role. Manaseer Ready-Mix is encouraged by the award to continuously apply the latest programmes and technologies to achieve occupational safety and health.

As the largest private company in Jordan, Manseer Group provides employment opportunities for Jordanians and residents while delivering high-quality products across various industries. It contributes to creating a dynamic environment for innovation and sustainability, as well as playing a significant role in social responsibility through numerous community initiatives and environmentally friendly practices. Manaseer Industrial Complex - Chemical Factory received the Green Factory Award from Jordan Chamber of Industry for the 2022-2023 cycle. The Group has also been listed in Forbes "Top 100 Arab Family Companies" 2023 for the second consecutive year, as well as receiving the Arab Quality Award in 2023, making it the first Jordanian company to receive this certificate in recognition of its outstanding performance.

CEO of Alba Ali Al Baqali inaugurated the campaign. (Image source: Alba)

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest single-site smelter, has launched its 2024 summer safety & health (S&H) campaign entitled  ‘Safety Reflection for Family's Protection’

The campaign prioritises the well-being of both Alba's employees and contracting company workers. Designed to mitigate summer-related health risks and injuries, it offers a mix of online and in-person educational sessions running from 22-30 July.

CEO Ali Al Baqali emphasised Alba's commitment to fostering a safety culture that extends beyond the workplace and into employees' homes and stated, “At Alba, Safety isn't just a company priority, it's a family value. Our S&H campaigns are about empowering our workforce to make smart choices that keep them healthy, not just for themselves, but for their loved ones waiting for them at home.

“This year, with everyone's active participation, we're confident in reaching an eighth consecutive summer free of heat-related injuries. I encourage everyone to make Safety a top priority, not just at work, but throughout the summer.”

The 'Safety Reflection for Family's Protection' Campaign offers a blend of informative presentations. In-house experts and external speakers will cover various summer safety topics, ensuring employees and contractor workers are well-equipped with the knowledge they need to stay safe. The campaign will also feature interactive visits to shop floor areas led by the company’s top officials to showcase practical summer safety strategies that employees can implement in their daily work routines.

HSE GOM will bring together leaders from the offshore community to share insights and best practices for enhancing safety. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The inaugural Health, Safety & Environment Gulf of Mexico conference (HSE GOM) takes place at Hilton Greenway Plaza Houston Texas from 8-9 October 2024, providing an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the region’s offshore HSE community

The growing focus on health, safety and environment is putting pressure on the Gulf of Mexico’s oil and gas sector to update their strategies. Operators in the region grapple with key challenges such as the Covid hangover, getting workers on board, ageing assets and, notably, evolving stringent regulations kick-started by the events around the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

To combat these challenges, stakeholders are engaging in a range of best practices and deploying new technologies in order to bring their workforce together and mitigate risk for their operations moving forward.

Sharing best practices

HSE GOM will bring together leaders from the offshore community to share insights and best practices for enhancing safety standards and performance across the region. More than 20 expert speakers from companies including Apache Corporation, Baker Hughes, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Center for Offshore Safety, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, Murphy Oil Corporation, Shell and Weatherford will present on crucial topics across the four main themes of safety culture; process safety; planning and preparation; and technology and innovation.

“At HSE GOM, you’ll gain exclusive access to operator best practices and innovative technologies, exploring strategies to enhance safety performance across the region,” said Jack Heffernan, project manager. “Engage with 150 influential decision-makers during our dedicated networking sessions in our technology showcase hall, to catalyse potential partnerships and enhance your presence in the market. Don’t miss out as we hear from regulators including BSEE on standards development, explore industry-leading strategies for cultivating a robust safety culture, and discover cutting-edge advancements in PPE, ensuring the region’s workforce are optimally equipped.”

For full information, download the brochure at https://events.offsnet.com/HSEGOM2024#/Brochure

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