THE HSE UPDATE

Monthly E-Bulletin , November 2019

Highlights Of This Issue

ASSP Kuwait chapter launches 10th international Health

Safety Security , Environment & Loss Prevention Professional
Development Conference & Exhibition 2019.

PDC 2019 UPDATES

ASSP Kuwait Chapter organized it’s 4th Technical meet on

“Process Safety Management and Inherently Safer Plants:
A systematic approach to loss prevention and hierarchy of controls”

Training Program : ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor

(Batch 2,3)

Information about the International

Qualification-NEBOSH

Interview with Eng.ADNAN YOUSAF

HSE Article of the month:

Winter Safety

For any queries regarding sponsorship, please contact our chapter

Mail: ASSP Kuwait Chapter, PO Box 4047, Safat-13041
Tel: +965 22064850 Ext: 655, Mobile: +965 66846040/ 55141224
Fax: +965 22428148
Email: contact@kuwait.assp.org / info@kuwait.assp.org
Web: kuwait.assp.org
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ASSP Kuwait Chapter Launches “10th international
Health Safety Security , Environment & Loss Prevention
Professional Development Conference & Exhibition
2019”

American Society of Safety Professionals – Kuwait Chapter (ASSP) an ISO 9001

certified, non profit organization, conducted the Conference Curtain Raiser
event of its 10th International HSSE Professional Development Conference & Ex-
hibition at Hotel Regency on 20th October 2019.

The 10th International Health Safety Security, Environ-

ment & Loss Prevention Professional Development
Conference & Exhibition will be organised from 17th
to 18th December 2019, Hotel Regency, Kuwait, with
a Theme ‘ HSSE Excellence for Sustainable Business
’. The two days mega event will feature interactive
Plenary Sessions, Executive Panel Discussion with Top
management of the industries, Technical Sessions,
Exciting Keynote Speakers, Exclusive Women in Safe-
ty Excellence ( WISE), Exclusive Sessions for University
Students, World Class Training workshops, Symposi-
ums on key HSSE issues and a dynamic Trade Show
exhibition.
This HSSE conference is designed to be one of the largest of its kind in the region. The conference is
patronized by H.E. Dr. Khaled Al-Fadhel, Minister of Oil & Minister of Electricity & Water, State of Ku-
wait, endorsed by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.

The theme for World Diabetes Day 2018 and 2019 is The Family and Diabetes

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The conference is also supported by many International agencies like International Association
of Drilling Contractors (IADC), Board of Certified Professional (BCSP), Institution of Occupational
Safety and Health UK (IOSH), Board for Global EHS Credentialing® ABIH-IPEP, ASSP International
Practice Specialty, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), World Safety Council (WSC) and Inter-
national Powered Access Federation (IPAF). The Gulf Downstream Association (GDA) for the first
time has accepted to be the Knowledge Partner of the conference.

The curtain raiser event was kicked off with an opening remarks by Mr. Mazharuddin Shaik, Sec-
retary, ASSP Kuwait Chapter . It was followed by the welcome address by Eng. Fadhel Al Ali,
Chairman ASSP Kuwait Chapter. Mr. Faris Al Mansouri delivered the director address where he
outlined the emphasized the importance and encouraged the organization to participate in it.
The addresses were followed by a brief presentation on the Conference by Mr. Ahmed Ismael,
Head Conference Strategy. The presentation featured ASSP past conferences in Kuwait , benefits
to Kuwait Society and Industries, theme & objective of the conference, benefits of attending the
conference, the driving force of the conference and the expectations from the industry leaders.

Over 425 million people are currently living with diabetes. Most of these cases are type 2
diabetes.

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Mr. Golamari Sampath Reddy, Conference Deputy Director delivered the conference technical highlights, including de-
tails about Technical sessions, Key International & Regional Speakers, pre & post conference training workshops, expert
panelists for the Executive Panel Discussion, Women in Safety Excellence (WISE) session & exclusive University Students
Session. The presentations were followed by Guest Addresses by Mr. Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Duaij, Deputy C.E.O , Support
Services, KNPC , Mr. Nasser Al Habbab, TL, Fire Protec & Security & Crisis Management HSSE, KPC, Mr. Hisham, Middle
East Representative, IADC and a video address by Ms. Diana Stegall, President, ASSP, USA.
The conference literature ( Delegate brochure ) was officially launched during the event by the following
dignitaries

• Mr. Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al Duaij, DCEO , Support Services , KNPC

• Mr. Nasser Al Habbab, TL, Fire Protection & Security & Crisis Management HSSE, KPC
• Eng. Fadhel Al Ali, Chairman , ASSP Kuwait Chapter
• Mr. Faris Al Mansouri, Conference Director, PDC 2019
• Mr. Ahmed Ismael, Conference Strategy Head, PDC 2019
• Mr. Hisham , Middle East Representative, IADC
• Mr. Ali Failakawi, General Secretary , Kuwait Society of Engineers
• Mr. G. S Reddy, Conference Dy Director , PDC 2019
• Mr. Jahid Thakor , Vice President , ASSP Kuwait Chapter
• Mr. Jignesh Shah, Conference Proceedings, Head
• Mr. N. Vasudevan, Area Director, ASSP
The event concluded with the closing address by Mr. Jignesh Shah, Head - Conference Proceedings.

The conference in nutshell

• 50+ Expert Speakers

• 15+ major countries participation across the globe
• 10+ Endorsements by major associations across the globe
• 30+ CEOs and Top Management expected to attend
• 8 world class training workshops
• 500+ industry gathering which includes HSSE professionals & experts from
all major companies, regulatory bodies, associations, consultancies etc.
• CEU’s offered (Continuing Education Units)
• 10+ Industry Leaders as Panelists in Executive Panel Session
• Exclusive sessions for WISE (Women in Safety Excellence) & University Students
• 40+ Exhibitors

For more information on delegate nominations for the two day conference , Training work-
shop Sponsors and Exhibitors please visit www.asspkuwaitpdc.org

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ASSP Kuwait Chapter organized it’s 4th Technical meet
on “Process Safety Management and Inherently Safer
Plants: A systematic approach to loss prevention and
hierarchy of controls”

American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) - Kuwait Chapter is a premier voluntary, non-profit making Health,
Safety and Environmental organization, which strives to provide professional guidance, training, consultancy and re-
sources to the industrial and social sectors in the region.

As per the annual plan, ASSP-Kuwait Chapter organized its 4th Technical meet for the term 2019-2020 on Process Safety
Management and Inherently Safer Plants among the industry. It is A systematic approach to loss prevention and the
hierarchy of controls.” The session was conducted at Best Western Hotel Hall, Mahboula, on 24th October 2019.

The Technical Meet sharply started at 7:00 PM with the opening remarks by Mr. Safdar Ali Khan - Treasure of ASSP
Kuwait Chapter, He welcomed the participants and appreciated their participation in the technical meet, Mr. Mustak
Mirza - Head of HSE Events Committee briefed about the importance of technical meets and introduced the speaker for
the day Mr. Leonardo Cotrufo, Mr. Muhammad Ibrahim Deputy Head of HSE Event Committee communicated with
audience for signing the attendance sheet as compliance with ISO 9001 record keeping.

The speaker for the Technical Meet Mr. Leonardo Cotrufo has Twenty years comprising experience in oil & gas engi-
neering and construction including process Safety. He has been working in Kuwait since January 2012 as Lead HSE En-
gineer and Loss Prevention Specialist. He has an extensive background in Safety Management System and Process Safety,
including Quantitative and Qualitative Risk Assessment. He completed his degree in Mechanical engineering and Safety
and Health in workplaces Master at Bari Polytechnic in Italy. He has command over Occupational Health and Safety
Management System as Lead Auditor.

1 in 2 people currently living with diabetes is undiagnosed.

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Mr. Leonardo Cotrufo briefly described process safety management, employee participation, process safety information,
process safety framework including its important major elements. He also presented inherently safe design, Process Haz-
ards Analysis and few case studies such as fire, explosion, and toxic gas dispersion within the industry over the globe. Mr.
Leonardo Cotrufo confirms that the implementation of a Safety management system is a strategic and operational deci-
sion for an organization. The success of the management system depends on leadership, commitment, and participation
from all levels and functions of the organization. (e.g. Operating and maintenance procedures). He also stated that organ-
izations shall establish, implement and maintain a process (es) for hazard identification that is ongoing and proactive.

The session was very interactive, and members clarified their queries with the speaker. Approximate 90 ASSP Members
attended the Session, The presentation was followed by a Question and Answer session. Question and answers session
were conducted by Mr. Mirza Mustak (Head of HSE Event Committee) and the gifts were distributed to the correctly
answered members.

Special speech addressed by Mr. Ashok Garlapati on importance of ASSP and its benefits for HSE Professionals. He
thanked newly joined members, He appreciated significant number of the attendance for the event, furthermore He Ap-
preciated ASSP Kuwait Chapter for the organization of such Event regarding the process safety.

Mr. Ramana, chapter executive secretary was invited to talk about ASSP Toastmaster club and its benefits for him. He
briefly describes his journey of ASSP toastmaster club and motivated attendees to join.

Mr.Mohammed Yousuff (Head of the Publication Committee) briefly explained about the scheduled for Pre & Post
Trainings and workshops during the upcoming 10th International Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Loss Pre-
vention Professional Development Conference and Exhibition on 17th – 18th December 2019 at Hotel Regency-Kuwait,
He encouraged ASSP Members for nomination and participation.

The Technical Meet concluded with the thanks note by Ag.President of ASSP Kuwait Chapter Mr. Jahid Thakor, he
thanked the speaker with the memento for their time and efforts in delivering the presentation towards the benefits of the
ASSP Members. The memento was handed over to the speaker by the Mr. Ashok Garlapati and He also thanked the HSE
Events committee for organizing the event.

For more details visit Kuwait.assp.org.

Common symptoms of type 2 diabetes- frequent or increased urination, blurred vision,

thirst, fatigue.

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Batch 2 of “ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor ” Training
Program

K uwait City: 10th October 2019: Adding on to its

illustrious pathways of educating and empowering
its members, American Society of Safety Professionals,
Mr. Ravi Shankar (Trainer TUV Middle East W.L.L.) con-
ducted various Lead Auditor trainings on ISO 9001, ISO
14001, and OHSAS 18001 in Middle East and in Asian
(ASSP) Kuwait Chapter organized ISO 45001:2018 Lead countries.
Auditor Training Program on 30th September 2019 to 4th
October 2019, at Best Western hotel, Mahboula. The 5 days training session was attended by 20 ASSP
Kuwait Chapter members. We have have planned the
ASSP- Kuwait Chapter led by Chairman Mr. Fadhel Al same training in 3 batches where the batch-1 conducted
Ali, is a non- profit organization which always strives on 24th to 28th September 2019 and the 3rd batch will be
to excel in providing quality trainings and consultation conducting from on 14th October 2019 to 18th October
in the field of Health Safety and Environment all across 2019.
different public and private sectors in Kuwait.
Mr. Shaik Jameer Ahmed, Member of Training Com- ASSP Kuwait Chapter will continue its strive to do their
mittee welcomed the participants and briefed about the best for the progress of the society and its members in
significance of the training program. Mr. Ali Arshad, particular, by organizing such important and remarkable
Head of Training Committee congratulated for the events in future too. Details about the future events would
members participation and told about the importance of be available to the members and community members
conducting the training program to help the people get through email info@kuwait.assp.org for more details, visit
certification in the field of Health, Safety & Environment www.kuwait.assp.org
and wished success to all participants for their endeavour
to migrate to ISO 45001 standard and introduced the
trainer. Mr. Ravi Shankar from Dubai.

Recurring infections and sores- a higher risk for heart disease-foot problems, nerve damage,
eye

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Batch 3 of “ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor ” Training
Program

Kuwait City: 20th October 2019: Adding on to its illus- Mr. Ravi Shankar (Trainer TUV Middle East W.L.L.) con-
trious pathways of educating and empowering its mem- ducted various Lead Auditor trainings on ISO 9001, ISO
bers, American Society of Safety Professionals, (ASSP) 14001, and OHSAS 18001 in Middle East and in Asian
Kuwait Chapter organized ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor countries.
Training Program on 14th to 18th October 2019, at Best
Western hotel, Mahboula. The 5 days training session was attended by 20 ASSP Ku-
wait Chapter members. We have have planned the same
ASSP- Kuwait Chapter led by Chairman Mr. Fadhel Al training in 3 batches where the batch-1 conducted on
Ali, is a non- profit organization which always strives 24th to 28th September 2019 and the 2nd batch conduct-
to excel in providing quality trainings and consultation ed on 30th September 2019 to 4th October 2019.
in the field of Health Safety and Environment all across
different public and private sectors in Kuwait. ASSP Kuwait Chapter will continue its strive to do their
best for the progress of the society and its members in
Mr. Shaik Jameer Ahmed, Member of Training Com- particular, by organizing such important and remarkable
mittee welcomed the participants and briefed about the events in future too. Details about the future events would
significance of the training program. Mr. Ali Arshad, be available to the members and community members
Head of Training Committee congratulated for the through email info@kuwait.assp.org for more details, visit
members participation and told about the importance of www.kuwait.assp.org.
conducting the training program to help the people get
certification in the field of Health, Safety & Environment
and wished success to all participants for their endeavour
to migrate to ISO 45001 standard and introduced the
trainer. Mr. Ravi Shankar from Dubai

Early diagnosis and treatment are key to prevent the complications of diabetes and
achieve healthy outcomes.

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INTERVIEW SESSION
ASSP Kuwait chapter Publication
Committee has conducted interview
with Kuwait oil Company (KOC)
Safety Engineer
Mr. ADNAN YOUSAF
How long have you been a member with ASSP and how did you become aware of it?

I am Adnan Yousaf HSE Engineer by Profession and part of ASSP Family since 2012 and I came to
know about ASSP via a friend here in Kuwait.

How have you benefited from ASSP over the years?

ASSP is a trusted platform for obtaining top-quality safety education and connecting with other
safety professionals among safety professionals for enhancing the knowledge, skills, continuing edu-
cation and professional networking.

Tell us about your current post in ASSP-KC?

I am currently Head of Technical Committee ASSP-KC for the term 2019-20 and got privilege to be
the Dy. Director GCC HSE Excellence Awards 2019.

What challenges do you face in achieving the Committee goals?

It’s Challenging Opportunity to create the E-Library for ASSP Members where they can login to ac-
cess various HSE Articles and Booklets to enhance their knowledge which can be fruitful for their
Professional growth and career.

From your experience, what advice do you have for new or aspiring members to maximize
their benefit from ASSP?

ASSP KC is great learning platform for Safety Professional especially in a country like Kuwait, by de-
veloping relationships with other like-minded safety professionals that can formulate into collabo-
ration to enhance knowledge by trainings & HSE technical meets, mentorships and career oppor-
tunities and specially by serving as volunteer in ASSP KC platform it polish the management and
leadership skills for the Young HSE Professionals.

Choosing water or unsweetened coffee or tea instead of fruit juice, soda, and other sug-
ar-sweetened beverages, will reduse the risk of diabetes.

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ASSP Kuwait Chapter
The first chapter among ASSP Worldwide to receive
ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification

ASSP Kuwait Chapter is delighted to have been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification, an internationally recognised
standard that ensures their products and services meet the needs of customers through an effective quality manage-
ment system.

ASSP Kuwait Chapter decision to work towards ISO 9001:2015 accreditation demonstrates their commitment to con-
tinually improving their services. To become ISO 9001:2015 compliant, the ASSP Kuwait Chapter team who are based
in the state of Kuwait, underwent an extensive audit that measures key performance indicators like Quality manage-
ment system development, a management system documentation review, pre-audit, initial assessment, and clearance of
non-conformances.

ISO is one of the most rigorous and well-regarded standards in the world. American Society of Safety Professionals,
(ASSP) Kuwait Chapter were audited by TUV Nord and were presented with their certificate in September 2019.

The ASSP Kuwait Chapter is a non-profit organisation established in the year 2000. Since then it is engaged in the
promotion of Health Safety and Environment in state of Kuwait by conducting the training, technical meets, HSE
campaigns, recognition of the HSE performance of Private sector organisation through GCC HSE excellence award
program and Professional Development Conference.

The chapter in state of kuwait is well supported & endorsed by the stakeholders namely Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
and its Subsidiaries major oil & gas companies like EQUATE and other companies.

The chapter has a membership strength of more than 1000 comprising of diversified HSE professionals from Down-
stream and Upstream industries. The ASSP Kuwait Chapter is the first chapter among the world wide chapters of the
US based Safety organisation to achieve this quality management certification.

To mark this occasion ASSP Kuwait Chapter organised a ceremony along with Conference Curtain Raiser where key
dignitaries were invited from Oil & Gas Industries namely Mr. Abdulaziz Al Duaij, Deputy CEO, Support Services,
KNPC, Mr. Nasser Al Habbab, TL, Fire Protec & Security & Crisis Management HSSE, KPC, Mr. Hisham, Middle East
Representative, IADC Mr. Ali Failakawi, General Secretary, Kuwait Society of Engineers and other team Leaders from
K Companies.

Research conducted by IDF in 2018 discovered that parents would struggle to spot this
serious life-long condition in their own children.

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On this occasion ASSP Kuwait Chapter Chairman Engr. Fadhel Al Ali expressed that ISO 9001 certification of the
chapter will extend quality based approach to the ASSP Kuwait chapter activities in providing support to social and
industrial sector in promoting Health Safety Environment in the state of Kuwait.

The president of the chapter Mr. Sunil Sadanandan said

“Achieving this prestigious certificate is an acknowledgement of chapter’s focus on delivering uncompromised quality,
with excellent customer service and high-quality services at legendary performance. We are very pleased that the effort
to further improve our services has been rewarded with the ISO 9001:2015 certification. Of course, this remains an on-
going process that requires day-to-day commitment and expertise from the entire chapter committees and members. In
essence, it’s all about the ability to serve the community in the best possible way and we want to give our members and
industry proof of quality with this certification.”

Speaking to the Press Mr. Mazharuddin Shaik, Secretary , ASSP Kuwait Chapter added that

“ He was extremely proud of his team for their achievement, which proves theirs and the chapter’s commitment to
ensuring quality and providing the best possible service to the industry & Community. We are dedicated to constant
improvement and development and achieving and maintaining an ISO 9001:2015 accreditation ensures we have the
processes and systems in place for this.”

The ASSP Kuwait chapter’s 10th Professional Development Conference will be held on 17th & 18th December 2019 at
Regency Kuwait hotel.

ASSP Kuwait chapter have started a Toastmasters Club known as ASSP Kuwait Toastmasters Club for their members to
develop leadership and communication skills which is essential for HSE Professionals.

The ASSP Kuwait chapter is affiliated with Kuwait Society of Engineers and supported by the Kuwait Petroleum Corpo-
ration and its subsidiaries.
For more details visit Kuwait.assp.org.

Despite the majority of people surveyed having a family member with diabetes, an alarming
four-in-five parents would have trouble recognising the warning signs. One-in-three wouldn’t
spot them at all.
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ASSP IN MEDIA

The findings underline the need for education and awareness to help people spot the
diabetes warning signs early.

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ASSP IN MEDIA

Prepared by: Professional & Career Development Committee – 2019-2020

A lack of knowledge about diabetes means that spotting the warning signs is not just a
problem for parents, but is an issue impacting a cross-section of society.

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Brief Information about the International
Qualifications of NEBOSH
National Examination Board in Occupational
Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
ABOUT NEBOSH:
It is a UK-based independent examination board delivering
vocational qualifications in Health, Safety and Environmen-
tal practice and management. Since its inception in 1979,
more than half a million people from around the world have
studied for a NEBOSH qualification and Over 50,000 people
take a NEBOSH qualification every year. Its qualifications are
globally recognised and taken by people working in all types
of industries, employers and learners as well as national and
local government.

QUALIFICATIONS: NEBOSH offers Awards, Certificates, Diplomas and Master’s level

qualifications. How to study
You should ensure that the Learning Partner you choose offers the qualification in
Awards: NEBOSH’s Award-level qualifications provide a general understanding of health the way you want to study. The factors you may wish to consider include:
and safety principles and practice and provide a perfect introduction to other NEBOSH Mode of Study – Options available include face to face, distance learning,
qualifications. The Award qualifications are listed below: in-company training and eLearning. Has one method of learning been more
1) Health and Safety at Work Qualification effective for you in the past?
2) Environmental Awareness at Work Qualification Course Structure – If you opt for classroom training, would you prefer day or
3) Health, Safety and Environment in the Process Industries Qualification evening classes, block release or a modular course?
4) NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation Location – Being able to study and sit your examinations locally may be an
Certificates: NEBOSH’s Certificate-level qualifications provide an excellent foundation important consideration for you. NEBOSH examinations are taken in over 130
in health and safety for managers, supervisors and people starting out on a career in countries.
health and safety. The Certificate qualifications are listed below: On-going support – Will the support provided during your course and in the run-up
1) National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety to your assessments match your expectations?
2) International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Cost – Each Learning Partner sets their own fees to reflect the service offered. We
3) National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management recommend you contact a number of Learning Partners to establish what their
4) International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management fees are and what is included in the fee?
5) National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety What does it cost and how long does it take?
6) International Certificate in Construction Health and Safety Course fees are determined by individual learning partners and vary depending
7) NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management on the format of the course.
8) NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence Professional body recognition
9) National Certificate in the Management of Health and Well-being at Work The NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety meets the
10) International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety academic requirements to apply for:
11) Certificate in Environmental Management • Graduate Membership (Grad IOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety
Diplomas: NEBOSH’s Diplomas are professional qualifications for health, safety and envi- and Health (IOSH). This is the first step to becoming a Chartered Health and
ronmental practitioners. The Diploma qualifications are listed below: Safety Practitioner as a Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).
1) National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety • Member status (MIIRSM) of the Institute of Risk and Safety Management
2) International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (IIRSM).
3) National Diploma in Environmental Management • Holders of either the NEBOSH National or International Diploma in Occupa-
4) International Diploma in Environmental Management tional Health and Safety and either the NEBOSH National or International
Masters: Learning at Masters-level in partnership with the University of Hull. Open to all Certificate in Construction Health and Safety meet the headline entrance
NEBOSH Diploma holders who are looking to further their learning in Health, Safety and/ criteria requirements for Registered Membership (RMaPS) of the Association
or Environmental Management. for Project Safety (APS).
1) NEBOSH Master of Science (MSc) degrees
2) NEBOSH Master of Research (MRes) degrees Those who pass their NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and
INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY: Safety are entitled to use the designatory letters IDipNEBOSH.
The NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety has become estab-
lished as the most popular and highly respected qualification of its kind. Those who hold Successful learners are invited to the annual NEBOSH Graduation and Awards
the qualification find themselves in high demand in the global marketplace. Ceremony in the year following the successful completion of their award.
Employers increasingly see health and safety management as a strategic role demand- The International Diploma provides a sound basis for progression to the MSc level.
ing an appropriate high-level professional qualification. Those who pass their NEBOSH In- A number of UK universities offer MSc programs that accept the International
ternational Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety are entitled to use the designatory Diploma as a full or partial entry requirement.
letters IDip-NEBOSH and gain membership of some professional bodies. Diplomates are
invited to NEBOSH’s annual NEBOSH Graduation and Awards Ceremony. Note:- NEBOSH signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BCSP during
WHAT DOES THE COURSE COVER? December 2015. The MOU allows holders of either the NEBOSH National or Inter-
The key topics covered by the qualification are: national Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety to sit directly for the Certified
• Management of health and safety at work. Safety Professional (CSP) assessment as long as they meet BCSP’s eligibility
• The identification and control of risk associated with hazardous agents, workplace criteria.
issues and equipment.
• Management of stress at work. Members requiring further information should contact NEBOSH’s Customer Ser-
• The importance of human factors in reducing incidents. vices Department on +44 (0)116 263 4700 or info@nebosh.org.uk. Or visit at the
The qualification is divided into four units, each of which is assessed separately: website of NEBOSH to know further details: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/about-ne-
· Unit IA: International management of health and safety bosh/our-organisation/
· Unit IB: International control of hazardous agents in the workplace
· Unit IC: International workplace and work equipment safety Prepared and Shared by Professional and Career
· Unit DNI: International application of health and safety theory and practice
Development Committee, KC, ASSP, (2019-20)

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HSE ACHIEVEMENT

WE PLEASED TO SHARE THAT MR.VYSAKH SAHADEVAN HAS CLEARED

CSP . HE IS MEMBER OF KUWAIT HSE STUDY GROUP.

HE PASSED ASP EXAM RECENTLY ON 10 SEPT 2019.

HE IS CURRENTLY WORKING AS HSE ENGINEER WITH M/S NBTC PRO-

JECT- CFP, KNPC MINA ABDULLAH REFINERY

WE, ASSP KUWAIT CHAPTER CONGRATULATE HIM ON HIS OUTSTAND-

ING ACHIEVEMENT AND WISH HIM ALL SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE EN-
DEAVORS.

The major concern, due to the signs being milder in type 2 diabetes, the most prevalent form of the
condition, responsible for around 90% of all diabetes

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Photo Gallery
Meeting with KOC

ASSP Secretary Mr. Mazharuddin Shaik Panel Discussion at Oman IFHSE2

Left untreated or unmanaged, diabetes can lead to life-changing complications. These include
blindness, amputation, kidney failure, heart attack and stroke. Diabetes was responsible for four mil-
lion deaths in 2017.

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Photo Gallery
PDC team met KIPIC HSE department

Leadership conference USA

One in every two people with diabetes is undiagnosed. Early diagnosis and treatment arekey to helping
prevent or delay life-threatening complications One in every two people with diabetes is undiagnosed. Early
diagnosis and treatment arekey to helping prevent or delay life-threatening complications

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Photo Gallery
Secretary presented a paper at KOGS conference & Exhibition

ASSP Cricket Team Practice

If type 1 diabetes is not detected early, it can lead to serious disability or death. Know thesigns and
symptoms to protect yourself and your family

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Photo Gallery
PDC met Petrofac

ASSP at KOC Campaign

Many cases of type 2 diabetes can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Reducingyour
family’s risk starts at home

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Photo Gallery
PDC met TL HSE of NAPESCO

Toastmasters Workshop on Speech preparation & Judges training

When a family eats healthy meals and exercises together, all family members benefit andencour-
age behaviours that could help prevent type 2 diabetes in the family

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Photo Gallery
Membership Committee meeting

ASSP WISE Committee meeting

If you have diabetes in your family, learn about the risks, the warning signs to look out for and what
you can do to prevent diabetes and its complications

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Photo Gallery
ASSP Kuwait Process Safety Speciality Group

PDC met Baker Huges HSE Deparment

Families need to live in an environment that supports healthy lifestyles and helps them to prevent
type 2 diabetes

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ASSP Toastmasters meeting
Photo Gallery (Meeting no 24)

Managing diabetes requires daily treatment, regular monitoring, a healthy lifestyle and
ongoing education. Family support is key

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ASSP Toastmasters meeting
Photo Gallery (Meeting no 25)

All health professionals should have the knowledge and skills to help individuals andfami-
lies manage diabetes

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HSE Article of the month: WINTER SAFETY

Education and ongoing support should be accessible to all individuals and families to help
manage diabetes

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HSE Quiz of the month
Question-08 : All of the following are elements of Workers’
Question-01: In what conditions should firefighting extinguishers Compensation except:
be reported to immediate Supervisor or firefighter team?
A. Broken seal A. No-fault insurance that pays claims to the injured em-
B. Expired inspection date ployee without placing Blame on the employer.
C. No Pressure B. A determination that the injury was work-related.
D. All of the above C. Employers’ Workers’ Compensation premiums are de-
termined by their Experience of previous claims.
Question-02 : Chemical handling areas at worksite should D. Withholding payment on claims if the employee violat-
be equipped with? ed company policy.
A. Eye Wash Station and Emergency Shower
B. Shade for chemicals to protect from ultra-violate rays. Question-09 : Not providing adequate make-up air for a
C. Exhaust fans to stop vapors of chemicals ventilation system can cause the following:
D. Communication system
A. All of the below.
Question-03: In case of a fire, why there is a lack of oxygen in B. An imbalance of air pressure throughout the facility
an enclosed space? C. Doors may slam on the fingers of employees
A. A fire can cause the oxygen to be used up. D. Insufficient exhaust of the local exhaust system.
B. The oxygen is turned to steam by heat.
C. Oxygen attaches to the smoke particles. Question-10 : A basic safeguard involving storage of poten-
D. All the oxygen is carried away on thermal currents. tially hazardous chemicals is:

Question-04 : For safe use of portable ladders what is the A. Automatic sprinkler protection
following must be carried out: B. Segregation
A. Paint with a bright color to make them easy to see C. Grounding and bonding
B. Tie or fasten ladders together to provide longer sections D. Class I Division 2 wiring
C. Prop or pack up ladder stiles for support
D. Maintain, clean and keep free from oil and grease

Question-05 : Which of the following is the most commonly

used and abused tool?
A. Hammer
B. Wrench Previous month quiz answers:
C. Pliers
D. Screwdriver 1.d, 2.a,3.d,4.d,5.a,6.c,7.d,8.d,9.d,10.c
Question-06 : The Incident and Severity Rates are both
expressed as a rate per ____ full-time workers. This provides
a standard comparison value for a company if it has 75 em-
ployees or 1,000. Thus the 75-employee company and the Prepared by: Professional Development Committee
1,000-employee company can compare their safety perfor-
2019 -2020
mance to each other.
A. 200
B. 150
C. 100
D. 250
Question-07 : Wire rope is more widely used than fiber rope
because:
A. Wire rope has greater strength and durability under
sever working conditions
B. The physical characteristics of wire rope do not change
when used in varying environments
C. Wire rope has controlled and predictable stretch char-
acteristics
D. All of the above
Reply with correct answer by email at
info@kuwait.assp.org and win attractive prizes

It is marked every year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-dis-
covered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922.

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October 2019 New & Renewed members

NAME STATUS
1 MOHAMMAD SAFDAR EQBAL New
2 SAMEER AHMAD New
3 MAXIMO EBCAS PEREZ JR New
4 MOHAMMED IKBAL New
5 MANSOOR Y ALMODHAHKAH New
6 SHIBU POULOSE New
7 SHAIK JAMEER New
8 VARADARAJ SEETHAPATHY New
9 PRAVEEN SIGAMANI New
10 MOHAMMAD HABIBUR RAHMAN KHAN New
11 AVINASH SING New
12 KEYUR PANDYA New
13 DIVYA MOHAN New
14 SIVATHANU SUDALAIYANDI New
15 SUMIT KURIEN GEORGE New
16 VINAY KURUP New
17 RICHIE EDWARD New
18 ABDUL KALAM SHAIK New
19 MUHAMMAD ARSHAD MUHAMMAD RAFIQ New
20 BRIJESH KUMAR SATVANARAYAN CHAURASIA New
21 SARAVANAN RAMAIYAN New
22 MIRZA UMARFAROOQUE BAIG New
23 MOHAMMAD AHSAN New
24 SHAHNAWAZ QURESHI New
25 PERWEZ ALAM KHAN New
26 NOURAH A ALKULAIB New
27 CHACKO T JOHN New
28 SULE RASMOULD New
29 SHUHAIB AMEER MEETHAL New
30 VICTORINO G BUTAC New
31 SUDHES KUMAR PALANISWAMY New
32 ASHOK KUMAR New
33 MOHAMMAD HAROON New
34 MEERAJUDDIN New
35 PARVEZ ALAM New
36 MOHAMMAD SHABBIR ALAM New
37 SHALOM RAJU Renewal
38 KARUPPASAMY SORNAVEL Renewal
39 SENTHAMIZHAMUTHAN GOVINDARAJAN Renewal
40 MAQBUL BASHA M.S Renewal
41 HABEEB UR RAHMAN MOHAMMAD Renewal
42 ASHOK KUMAR Renewal
43 DHILLI BABU BOLLINENI Renewal
44 MOHAMMAD FIROJ KHAN Renewal
45 MOHAMMED OSMAN Renewal
46 DIANA BENEDICT LOBO Renewal
47 JILANI BASHA Renewal
48 DAWOOD HUSAIN DAWRE Renewal
49 ASIF MAJEED Renewal
50 MOHAMMAD ZEESHAN BASHEER Renewal
51 MUHAMMAD RASHID IQBAL Renewal
52 ALEXANDER PASELK Renewal
53 KRISHNAMURTHY RAMANAN Renewal
54 JOHN MCLACHLAN Renewal
55 MAZHARUDDIN SHAIKH Renewal
56 ADNAN YOUSAF Renewal
57 SAIF A QAISAR Renewal
58 MUHAMMAD IRFAN SIDDIQUI Renewal
59 AJITHKUMAR M Renewal
60 SYED ABU NASAR Renewal
61 ARMANUZZAMAN Renewal
62 SOYAB MOHAMMAD MANSURI Renewal
63 MUBASHER MEHMOOD Renewal
64 NISAR AHMAD BAZMI Renewal
65 AFFAN ALI KHAN DANISH Renewal
66 DHARMAJAN DIVAKARAN Renewal
67 KAPIL DURAISAMY Renewal

World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by IDF and the World Health Organization in re-
sponse to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes

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Become a Member !!!

Founded on October 14, 1911, the American society of safety professionals (ASSP)
is the world’s oldest professional safety society.
Key facts:

• 38000+ member in 80 countries

• 153 chapters(143 us., 10 global)
• 39 sections (37 us., 2 global)
• 9 regions

Grand Prize Drawing : For every new paid member you sponsor from Jan-
About ASSP Kuwait chapter uary to December, you will receive an entry in our grand prize drawing for
a trip to ASSP’s annual professional development conference. This reward
ASSP Kuwait Chapter was founded in 2000 is the Kuwait’s premier includes:
voluntary, non-profit making Health, Safety and Environmental or- • Full conference registration
ganization that strives to provide professional guidance, training, • 3 nights hotel accommodations at an ASSP conference hotel
consultancy and resources to the industrial and social sectors in the • $250 AMEX card to use for expenses
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been organizing international Conferences, Technical meets, Train-
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Membership •
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Free webinars by specialist in respective areas.
ASSP membership benefits OSH professionals across the full career • Free monthly professional safety magazine
continuum, whether you’re a student, young professional, seasoned • Subsidized HSE training programs
manager or corporate leader.
• CEUs for the training programs
Two member types apply for most safety professionals and those
• Networking with other professionals.
who work in related fields and occupations: member and profes-
sional member. Which category is right for you will be determined • Career and professional development guidance.
based on the information you provide on your application • Can join the ASSP toastmasters Club for developing leadership and
communication skills.
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Following are the benefits for referring your friends or colleagues to opment and conference.
ASSP. The more of your friends who join, the more you get rewarded: • Opportunity to represent ASSP Kuwait chapter in various international
conferences
• Volunteering opportunity and recognition in the society activities.
• Group study learning guidance for the various HSE certifications.
• Access to HSE library online.
• Represent Kuwait chapter in the US and other places Professional De-
velopment Conference based on selection criteria.
• Leadership development opportunity and individual recognition.
• Engage with peers in 20 plus Practice Specialty and common interest
groups of your own field.
• Career growth and employment opportunities
• Exchange of ideas, sharing best practices and knowledge through de-
cision forms
• Sharpen your skills with trainings, workshops, technical meets and inter-
national conference
For any queries regarding Membership, please contact our chapter office
Mail: ASSP Kuwait Chap- Tel: +965 22445588 Ext 311, Mo- Email: contact@kuwait.assp.org /
ter, PO Box 4047, bile: +965 66846040/ 55141224 info@kuwait.assp.org
Fax: +965 22428148
Safat-13041 Mr. Saif Ahmed (membership Web: kuwait.assp.org
committee) at
+965 66927126
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