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Volume 8, Issue 4 (Suppl) J Pet Environ Biotechnol, an open access journal
ISSN: 2157-7463 Oil Gas Expo 2017
July 13-14, 2017
Oil and Gas
July 13-14, 2017 Berlin, Germany
3rd International Conference and Expo on
Health, safety and risk within the Kuwait Oil Company context
Manal Hamad Al-Amiri
Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait
As one of the oil and gas companies, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) is fully committed in protecting the health and safety of its
employees, including contractors, visitors and the environment in the communities where it operates. KOC recognizes that by
integrating health, safety and environment leadership into all aspects of its business, the methods of harvesting Kuwait oil and gas
resources can be improved for the benefit of the state of Kuwait and its employees and customers. Therefore, KOC has developed 11
HSE System elements to be followed by its employees. These elements are: Leadership Commitment and Accountability (Element
1): People at all levels are responsible for leading and encouraging the workforce to meet health, safety, technical integrity and
environment goals and objectives. Training, Competency and Behavior (Element 2): KOC workforce are carefully selected, trained
and certified as required, and their skills and competencies regularly assessed. Risk Assessment, Compliance and Management
(Element 3): KOC regularly identify hazards, asses and manage the risks associated with its activities, maintain programs to identify
communicate and comply with HSE laws, regulations and other obligatory requirements. Facilities Design and Construction (Element
4): New and existing facilities designed, procured, constructed and commissioned to be safe, secure, and healthy and environmentally
sound while they are in operation by using recognized standards, procedures and management system. Operation and Maintenance
(Element 5): Facilities are operated and maintained within the current design. Management of Change (Element 6): KOC comply
with changes to laws and regulations and take account of new scientific evidence relating to HSE effects. Crises Preparedness and
Management (Element 7): Emergency management plans are maintained to cover all facilities, locations and activities. These plans
will identify equipment, training and personnel necessary to protect the workforce, customers, public, environment and KOC
reputation in the event of an incident. Incident Analysis and Prevention (Element 8): All incidents are reported, investigated and
analyzed to prevent recurrence and improve KOC HSE performance. Investigations will focus on root causes and /or system failures.
Corrective actions and preventive measures will be utilized to prevent further injuries and losses. Communication and Reporting
(Element 9): KOC actively engage in dialog with stakeholders to receive public feedback, maintain public confidence in the integrity
of its operations and to communicate HSE performance. Internal communication is essential between various KOC (departments)
regarding HSE expectations and performance. Contractors and Vendors (Element 10): Contractors and vendors are keys to KOC
business performance and KOC will assess their capabilities and competencies to perform work on its behalf. KOC will work together
with contractors as partners to ensure HSE requirements are fully implemented. Information and Documentation (Element 11):
KOC will maintain information management systems to augment the effective implementation and maintenance of the HSEMS.
Documentations and document control process will support effective HSE performance by ensuring access to current information
for the execution of HSE responsibilities, as well as ensuring continuity and consistency over time.
Biography
Manal Hamad Al-Amiri has 19 years of Civil/Structural Engineer experienced in designing building and structural elements and has experience of numerous
computer analyses (like STAAD and RISA) and drafting Civil Engineering Contracts (FEED Packages) for several civil buildings/structures within oil and gas field.
Currently, she is working in Kuwait Oil Company as a Projects Support Services Group (Major Projects).
Manal Hamad Al-Amiri, J Pet Environ Biotechnol 2017, 8:4 (Suppl)
DOI: 10.4172/2157-7463-C1-034