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Crude Oil Extraction and Natural Gas industries

/ BlogAug 01, 2023

The Future of Wearable Technology: Magellan X Introduces 3 Brand New Features for SOL-X Intrinsically Safe SmartWatch

According to the International Labour Organisation, approximately 2.3 million workers die from work-related incidents yearly –this shocking statistic corresponds to over 6000 deaths every day. Many of these deaths could have been prevented if proper measures were in place. Yet there are still companies that lack the necessary visibility into worksite operations for effective risk management. Today, the modern solution is to employ cloud connected wearable technology. These devices share real time data insights so workers can quickly assess and respond to hazards and accidents. To meet the rising need for advanced safety technology, Magellan X developed the SOL-X SmartWatch, a wearable IIoT device that helps to send emergency alerts, manage workloads, and track health and environment data. In furtherance of its commitment to advancing the state of the art in personal safety technology, Magellan X recently introduced 3 all-new features to enhance the already robust capabilities of the SOL-X SmartWatch: Fall Detection, Noise Monitoring and Alerts, and Broadcast Message. 01. Fall Detection Falls from heights are one of the most common work-related accidents in industrial worksites. These types of accidents are not merely the results of slips or missteps. Site design and conditions, such as lack of physical barriers, fall protection systems, or proper maintenance of the working space, are key factors in determining the probability of such falls. When a fall from height incident occurs, the severity of the consequences of the fall will be dependent on the response time and quality of response. In order to create an effective fall detection feature, Magellan X first identified these 3 pain points when it comes to detecting falls: a. Speed of Response A swift and effective response can mitigate the harm inflicted by falls. However, various circumstances may prevent a fall victim from receiving help in a timely manner. Workers may not be aware of the dangers a fellow colleague is in, and an isolated victim may be unable to call for help independently due to the injuries sustained. Workers who witnessed the fall may be in shock, resulting in a delayed or inadequate response. b. Issues With Reporting Critical information must be relayed in a timely and accurate manner. However, there can often be obstacles to communication. For instance, the lack of first-hand knowledge can lead to a misinterpretation of the severity of events. Workers may also be reluctant to report a fall if it was due to human error/incorrect behaviour. c. Deliberate Falls A worker may intentionally drop from a height to reach their destination faster. Such events are more likely if worksite configuration and layout make taking the designated pathways inconvenient. Of course, a worker should not disregard their safety for the sake of efficiency. However, they may miscalculate the fall risk factor due to human error. What is in This Feature The SOL-X SmartWatch’s new fall detection feature was developed to address these 3 pain points. If a fall is detected by the SmartWatch’s accelerometer, the device automatically sends an alert to the Dashboard with the worker’s identity and last known location. This information will enable a more efficient and precise response from a site manager to address the situation, potentially reducing the severity of the harm inflicted. 02. Noise Monitoring and Alerts Singapore’s WSH Council reports noise to be a common occupational health hazard. Excessive or prolonged exposure to noise can cause acoustic trauma or hearing loss. It may also interfere with workers’ speech communication and their perception of warning signs. All of these can lead to disrupted job performance. Equipment, machinery, and processes in industrial worksites often generate high noise levels. Most companies in hazardous industries establish a Hearing Conservation Programme to prevent noise-induced deafness (NID), which usually involves a professional noise survey performed by a specialist. However, establishing such a programme and performing a noise survey report are typically labourious and time-consuming. Noise surveys are performed infrequently, often with lapses of a year or even years between each. Furthermore, they only take certain personnel into consideration and thus do not mitigate the risk for all workers. What is in This Feature In contrast to the Hearing Conservation Programme, the SOL-X SmartWatch’s new noise monitoring and alert feature provides continuous data points and more immediate and relevant feedback to counter noise-related issues. The SmartWatch provides noise level readings in near real time so users can take the necessary safety precautions. If a user is exposed to harmful noise levels, the SmartWatch alerts them so that they can respond to this potential hazard accordingly. Noise levels are measured 4 times per hour for each user. This data is then displaced on the SOL-X analytics platform and compared across different work groups at various locations within the worksite. When surfaced to HSSE and operations teams, these insights can be used to evaluate operations policies and tweak training programmes in a more focused manner. The collected data also helps to identify specific groups at higher risk of developing NID and identify areas of improvement to better ensure compliance with safety precautions on the worksite. 03. Broadcast Alerts Timely communication is critical to ensure the safety and effectiveness of operations. Suppose a hazardous gas leak is discovered somewhere on the worksite. Such critical information will need to be rapidly disseminated to all at-risk personnel to prevent or limit exposure to the toxic gases. This will also allow first responders spread across the site to quickly provide the necessary mitigation measure to the situation. Digital or analogue walkie-talkies are commonly used to relay information within industrial worksites. However, this form of communication has various limitations, which may result in the recipient not receiving the message in its entirety or at all. Transmission of the information on the ground may also result in broken messages that fail to convey the original intent and purpose. What is in This Feature The new message broadcast feature allows for the dissemination of information regardless of each worker’s location within a worksite. As such, supervisors and first responders can quickly implement and enforce the necessary measures to contain the situation. It also provides added assurance that workers on the ground will receive timely and accurate updates. Supervisors in control rooms can send precise text messages to specific SmartWatch users via the Dashboard to improve situational awareness or to perform a specific task. In the case of an emergency, this will allow for a faster and more targeted safety response. Through the SmartWatch, worksites will be able to provide periodical reminders on operations and health and safety matters. Sending these reminders will help SmartWatch users keep pertinent safety information fresh in their minds and to comply with the latest Standard Operating Procedures and health and safety requirements. Enhance Worksite Safety With The SOL-X SmartWatch When placed in a hazardous and unpredictable environment, effective communication and timely information can be vital to saving lives and preventing injuries. By increasing awareness of where workers are at all times and any hazards they may face, the SOL-X SmartWatch is a modern solution that can greatly transform the safety culture of worksites in hazardous industries.

oil and gas operations, gas extraction industry

/ BlogJan 31, 2023

Safety in Oil and Gas Industry: Common Hazards & Prevention

Occupational safety is a key concern in any line of work, but especially so in high-risk industries such as the energy sector. Oil and gas workers face a host of potential dangers in their work environment, like falling equipment and hazardous chemicals.With a higher possibility of being struck by hazards, workplace safety becomes all the more crucial — organisations should place the well-being of their workers at the heart of their culture and values.In an interview with McKinsey & Company, Bernadette Spinoy — then senior vice president of health, safety, and environment (HSE) from the major global oil and gas player Total—talks about how inculcating a collective mindset in which workers choose the right behaviour even when no one is watching can lead to a successful safety culture transformation.To encourage this collective behaviour, this article will cover 5 ways on how safety can be achieved in the oil and gas industry.Safety Hazards and Risks in Oil and Gas IndustryAccording to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), these are just a few of the many workplace hazards that can occur in the oil and gas extraction industry.1. FallsWorkers often must work from elevated platforms or equipment. This poses a risk of slips, trips, and falls that could cause serious bodily harm. Accessing these places via a ladder, would thus require more precautions to safely guide workers. Vigilance and proper safety training are essential.2. Confined SpacesWorkers often must work within confined spaces, where there is a higher risk of health hazards such as asphyxiation or exposure to toxic chemicals. The ignition of flammable vapours or gases is also a possibility, in the event of small or narrow areas which would position workers directly in the danger zone.3. Machine HazardsOil and gas extraction involves working with or around dangerous machinery. Workers could get struck by or caught between unguarded machines, which may result in cuts, burns, or other serious injuries. This is why routine checks and regular machine maintenance are important, as well as alertness to one’s surroundings in high-risk areas.4. Explosions & FiresThe ignition of flammable gases or vapours can also result in explosions or fires, which can wreak damage on a large scale in such a hazardous environment. Some causes include electrical energy sources, open flames, and frictional heat. High-pressure lines may also leak or burst if not properly maintained.5. Physical StrainOil and gas extraction is a physically demanding job that, even with the surplus of machines, often requires manual labour. Certain tasks, such as the lifting of heavy loads or equipment, can continuously exert a strain on workers’ bodies over time. Poor workplace ergonomics negatively affects safety in this area and can increase the risk of injury. Tips to Prevent and Reduce Hazards in Oil and Gas IndustryWhile safety risks cannot be completely eliminated, they can be significantly reduced through awareness of potential hazards and how they can be avoided. Use these 5 safety tips to help improve worksite safety.Tip #1 Establish Good Safety CultureWorkplace safety culture is a collective set of values and attitudes towards safety, which goes beyond the individual to the overall safety of the organisation. This sense of solidarity would encourage workers to obey rules and communicate hazards to keep themselves and their fellow workers safe.A good safety culture begins with strong leadership, as workers would feel more reassured knowing that their well-being is being cared for from the top down. Aside from having processes that are tailored to your company, it is important that these are clearly stated and reinforced in the worksiteNot only does this ensure that safety precautions are observed, it will also give workers added peace of mind knowing the processes are in place for their occupational safety. Furthermore, the mental health of workers will go a long way in keeping them vigilant and alert on the job.Tip #2 Learn to Embrace Automation & DigitalisationWhile there are manual steps that can be taken to ensure overall safety, such as installing safety signs or having highly visible floor marking, we live in an age where technology can provide useful tools for detecting and minimising hazards.SOL-X solutions provide valuable data and leading indicators through AI and IIoT. SOL-X is a management system focused on behavioural safety. By collating data on risk assessment and permits within the work environment, it provides real-time data to increase worker situational awareness, enhancing both safety and efficiency.Through smart wearables and AI technology, SOL-X solution addresses human factors — the most common cause of workplace accidents such as inaccurate fatigue management. By tracking conditions such as heat stress levels, heart rate trends, and work rest hours, it also helps workers monitor their symptoms to ensure that they are physically fit for the tasks at hand.Tip #3 Use the Process Safety ApproachThe International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) defines the Process Safety approach as the safe management of oil and gas operations and processes, with the aim of preventing hazardous emissions or structural failures that could lead to more severe consequences.While the traditional approach to accident prevention is based on trial and error, Process Safety attempts to identify trends and so more accurately predict events based on probability. The implementation of relevant safety precautions can thus protect workers from situations that can be easily avoided.According to the IOGP, there were 56 process safety events between 2007 and 2017 that led to 128 deaths. Combined with safety management systems like SOL-X and culture programmes, having process safety will greatly reduce the occurrence of oil and gas hazards.Tip #4 Communicate with Emergency Response OrganisationsAlthough prevention should always come first, unforeseen events may still occur from time to time. In such cases, a quick response could save a life. It is thus important for oil and gas companies to maintain good communication with their local emergency response community.This includes emergency responders and health professionals who will be able to take action and help minimise the consequences in the event of an accident. Developing a collaborative relationship with these organisations can also be beneficial to the workers by increasing awareness of emergency and safety equipment.Tip #5 Having Consistent Maintenance Activities & Safety ProgrammesAs with anything, consistency is key. Conducting regular maintenance checks and occupational safety training programmes can help to reinforce safety messages, especially for new workers entering a company. Since the job is highly focused on working with various equipment, routine maintenance is also mandatory to prevent premature machine failure.Risks and hazards can look different from day to day, especially if a project begins that requires working with new materials or equipment. By encouraging consistent training, this also ensures that workers are prepared for any situation that may come their way.Enhance Safety of Oil and Gas Workers with SOL-X SolutionsIn such a high-risk environment, the safety of oil and gas workers should never be left to chance. The safety solutions provided by SOL-X can not only reduce hazards in the worksite, but also enable quicker responses and boost overall productivity.Contact us to learn more about risk management and accident prevention today.

lone and remote workers, lone worker policy, lone worker safety devices

/ BlogJan 06, 2023

Lone Worker Monitoring: Safety Solutions for High-Risk Jobs

A recent study by Tracplus found that nearly 20% of lone workers working in remote areas have difficulty getting help after an accident. That is a shocking number of workers at risk of an injury since it’s entirely preventable.Imagine what would happen if 1 in 5 of your workers were suddenly unavailable for work? Your business would have a loss of productivity, a decrease in sales, low staff morale, and a loss of reputation. In the worst case, the closure of the business is also possible. With such high stakes at play, businesses need to prioritise their lone worker’s safety.So how can we reduce the risk of lone working? Read on to learn more about the pain points of lone workers and the best ways to ensure their safety.Common Injury Risks Faced by Lone WorkersFor lone workers, the risk of injury is much higher as there is no supervisor or team member to assist them when they are in danger.This makes it even more important to identify and thoroughly understand the hazards in detail so you can take the necessary precautions to mitigate risks and keep your lone workers as safe as possible.1. Slips, trips, or falls on the same levelSlips, trips, or falls are the most common type of accidents yet are often the simplest and most cost-effective to prevent. Multiple factors can cause these accidents. Some of it includes the workers’ footwear and environmental hazards such as bad weather conditions and low visibility due to fog.2. Handling, lifting, or carryingHandling, lifting, or carrying objects can lead to immediate or long-term musculoskeletal injuries. The risk of injury increases when workers bend, twist, have awkward postures or deal with heavy loads.3. Struck by a moving objectMoving objects include things such as knives or any objects falling from height. Injuries caused by moving objects can be fatal, especially for lone workers, since they cannot get help quickly.4. Acts of violenceActs of violence are “any occurrence in which a person is mistreated, intimidated, or attacked in the circumstances relevant to their employment”. Learn more about acts of violence and maritime crime here.5. Falling from a heightFalling overboard. A fall from a port or ship into the open ocean is a prevalent cause of maritime worker deaths. Even if workers are pulled from the water; hypothermia, hypoxia, and other near-drowning symptoms may occur. It’s much more dangerous for lone workers as they must account for their safety and can only rely on themselves should they fall overboard.Falls from platforms. Ship workers may fall from ropes and scaffolds while completing repairs, while harbour workers may trip when working equipment on storage facility roofs. A fall from many storeys can result in permanent brain damage, physical and mental problems, or spinal injuries resulting in partial or total paralysis.What is Lone Worker Protection?Lone worker protection means having proper policies, risk assessments, processes, and safeguards in place to ensure the safety and security of any lone workers.For many lone worker employers, this entails carefully considered risk assessments, a comprehensive lone worker policy, and investing in a lone worker safety solution that allows employees to call emergency services or others for help quickly.These safety solutions usually come with monitoring systems and location-tracking functions to help employers provide safety to all staff members in the work environment.Reasons Why You Need Lone Worker Safety Solutions 1. Government ComplianceEmploying a safety solution lowers liability, keeps track of employee actions, dangers, and incidents, and helps businesses comply with workplace health and safety regulations. For this reason, businesses have increasingly turned to smarter solutions to keep their workers safe and avoid legal troubles.2. Safety Practices and ProceduresEmploying an effective lone worker protection solution makes it simple for businesses to create and implement robust safety policies, protocols and procedures that can ensure the safety and well-being of lone workers.3. Ever-Changing Lone Worker HazardsThe nature of every lone working role is different. This means that every role has its fair share of hazards that could differ from other roles, which makes it necessary and important for employees to be trained in carrying out dynamic lone worker risk assessments.5 Ways to Reduce Risks of Lone working1. Use a Lone Worker Device with AlertsLone worker devices are applications that allow workers to communicate quickly with their employers and emergency services. In addition, they help reassure lone workers that they can get help if needed while they work without supervision.Specialist lone worker solutions like the SOL-X Control Of Work System enable real-time visibility of front-line operations from a live dashboard, displaying workers’ identities along with their live location and active tasks.The system alerts the supervisors through Crew Assist notifications when workers have difficulties performing their tasks or feel unwell.2. Use Wearables to Monitor WorkersSmart wearables are used for tracking information and are usually linked to a safety system that allows for real-time monitoring to ensure the safety of workers. The SOL-X Crew Protect System, which provides each individual with a SOL-X SmartWatch, is a superb system that accomplishes this.These smartwatches are equipped with modern hardware and extensive data processing software to generate physical activity profiles that provide users with helpful health and safety preventative information. At the same time, they provide their supervisors with real-time health and activity levels for monitoring.When workers need assistance, they can access a Crew Assist function on the SmartWatch that helps them contact their supervisor. The Crew Assist function automatically sends the worker’s location and task details which speeds up response time.3. Conduct Lone Worker Risk AssessmentsA lone worker risk assessment allows supervisors and workers to identify and address risks associated with a job role by considering the possible hazards and the environment the lone worker is working in.Organisations can create a lone worker risk assessment to use, and the assessment should contain and address the following:Hazards identified/presentWho and how a lone worker may be harmedProcedures in place to reduce risks and prevent harmFurther actions are required to reduce the riskIt is also useful to include the names and dates of when the risk assessment was carried out, along with any necessary details.4. Train Lone Workers and SupervisorsTraining is an essential part of any successful business or organisation.It increases workers’ confidence by allowing them to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to handle problems and get things done. Furthermore, it shows the workers that the business prioritises their safety.By training lone workers, supervisors ensure that they are aware of workplace hazards and how to carry out first aid for themselves or other workers in an emergency. Other core components of a training course for lone workers may include:Work behaviour and best practices to avoid dangerous situationsHow to use lone working monitoring systemsHow to use personal protective equipment5. Encourage Cooperation between Lone Workers and Managing StaffThe managing staff of a business with lone workers should always be aware of the activities, locations, and schedules of lone workers, especially if the company has not adopted a lone worker monitoring system.Without a lone worker monitoring system in place, a constant communication channel must be activated between lone workers and supervisors to ensure they are safe and can receive instructions from their supervisors when needed.Protect Lone Workers with SOL-XThe easiest and best way to monitor your lone workers in real-time is through IIoT technology from SOL-X for lone worker monitoring.Check out our Control of Work Systems and Crew Protect System at SOL-X today!

/ BlogDec 02, 2022

Near Misses in the Workplace: How to Avoid These Accidents

Have you ever nearly slipped on a wet floor but managed to catch yourself in time? In the work site, this is referred to as a near miss.In simple terms, a near miss is an unexpected event that did not cause any harm, injury, or damage but had the potential to.Accidentally tripping or slipping may not seem like the cause of a serious injury at first, but the Ministry of Labor’s Workplace Safety and Health Report states that slips, trips, and falls are one of the top three workplace significant injury causes, alongside machinery accidents and falls from heights.That’s why it is important to have a proper reporting system to record and address near-miss incidents and prevent workplace accidents.This article will cover everything you need to know about near misses, incidents, hazards, and how near misses can be reported and prevented.What is a Near Miss?A near miss is an unexpected or unintentional incident that could have caused harm, minor or severe injuries, or even death, but was narrowly avoided. A near miss could have been caused by human error or inadequate safety procedures or systems at a company.Differences between Near Miss, Incident, and HazardAn incident refers to any unplanned event resulting in injury, damage, or other types of loss.The key is that something has occurred and caused injury, illness, damage, or even death. “Accident” is another word commonly used to describe an incident resulting in severe consequences and may be used interchangeably with “Incident.”A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm to a person, equipment, or property.The difference between a hazard and a near miss is that a “hazard” describes the potential for something to occur, while a “near miss” indicates that something unplanned has happened but did not result in an injury/illness or damage but had the potential to do so.For example, a puddle on the floor from a spilled drink is a hazard since it could potentially cause harm. On the other hand, a worker experiences a near miss when he nearly slips but regains his balance and avoids getting injured.In summary:Incident — something has happened and resulted in injury, illness, damage, or death. (a worker trips on an unmarked step, falls, and hits his head).Hazard — something that could cause a dangerous event (an unmarked step).Near Miss — something has happened but did not result in any injury, illness, damage, or death (a worker trips on an unmarked step but regained his balance which did not result in injury).What are Examples of Near Misses?Some near-miss examples include:A crew member working without a safety helmet falls but is saved by a fellow employee nearby.A crew member is working to fix a ship’s hull on a platform when suddenly, the board breaks, but his life belt saves him.A site manager working with poor lighting almost falls over an undetected extension cord but avoids a fall by grabbing a nearby railing.A worker accidentally touched an exposed cable from high-voltage equipment but did not get electrocuted as it was already turned off.A person jumps out of the way to avoid a collision with a swinging suspended load.How to Report Near Misses (With Examples)Regardless of the industry or size of the business, near misses occur frequently. They may be viewed as warning signs of unidentified work site issues. Companies should track near misses to prevent accidents rather than waiting for one to happen.At its core, a near-miss report should lead to hazard resolutions and preventative action by allowing your management to review the situation and take proper action to prevent future accidents.A near-miss reporting system typically consists of 5 steps — Identify, Report, Investigate, Intervene, and Review.Identify: employees should be trained to recognise a near-miss event when it happens and understand the importance of near-miss reports in preventing workplace accidents.Report: To help employees, they should have a convenient and easy-to-understand system, along with near-miss reporting templates that allow them to fill in the near-miss details without too much additional work.Investigate: The company’s management should investigate every near-miss report to prevent near misses and future accidents.Intervene: After reviewing the near-miss incident, the company’s management should take the proper actions to prevent potential accidents.Review: At this stage, any similar near-miss incidents should be prevented, and the company’s management would review the safety practices or safety programme and adjust if necessary.Even if there isn’t an existing near miss reporting system in your work site, near misses can still be reported informally. Text messages to your employer are an example of an informal near-miss report.The National Safety Council can also provide solutions and assistance if the proper steps are unavailable to ensure work site safety.How can Near Misses be prevented?1. Keep an eye out for hazardsStaying alert for hazards while moving around the workplace is one way to prevent near misses. Near misses are accidents waiting to happen, and the more you take the initiative in recognising and reporting near misses, the less likely an accident will happen.2. Follow safety rulesSafety rules set in your work site are important because they are meant to protect employees. Following safety rules, such as wearing the required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), dress code, and following proper work procedures, are all rules that should be always followed, even if you think that performing a task differently may save you time.When rules are followed, employees can work more efficiently and smoothly, knowing they won’t have any work site accidents. This creates a positive atmosphere, and everyone can be more comfortable at work.3. Use a Control Of Work systemThe SOL-X Control of Work system provides a smart worksite-connected platform with live dashboards that allow for real-time worksite visibility of front-line operations by presenting live worker locations, their identities, and the activities they are working on.This ensures near real-time monitoring of operations and a holistic overview of cumulative risk and high-risk activities happening in the work site.With situational awareness on the ground, superiors can take fast corrective action at any time when reviewing the present situation or upcoming trends.4. Use wearables and IIoT technologyThe SOL-X Crew Protect leverages IIoT and AI technology to increase visibility and situational awareness for workers.Through connected wearable features on the SOL-X SmartWatch, workers are given crucial information about their working conditions, hazard exposure periods, and other work-related hazards.In addition, real-time interventions like GeoFence notifications are delivered on their wearables when they get close to dangerous zones. Avoiding that location immediately lowers the likelihood of an incident and gives employees more control over how they carry out their preventive measures.Finally, the SmartWatch encourages positive behavior by sending notifications telling workers to drink water and take breaks as necessary when they are in a high temperature setting or heart rate.5. Regularly analyse dataRegularly analysing data via trend analysis reporting allows your organisation to uncover high-risk areas and activities that may be previously unknown. Using this data, mitigation and safety programmes can be revised to lower the risk of incidents.It is also equally important to ensure that all areas of the organisation are aware of the findings and analyses, and corrective procedures are in place to raise awareness of the recent risks that were found in the work site and new proper safety procedures.Prevent Near Miss Accidents with SOL-XNear-miss accidents can be tricky to catch, but with the latest IIoT technology by SOL-X, you can better prevent and protect your workers from near misses. Contact us to learn more about our safety solutions today.

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/ BlogDec 01, 2022

Workplace Safety Culture: 5 Tips to Help Create and Maintain It

/ BlogNov 04, 2022

Industrial Safety Systems and Industrial Safety Solutions: How They Protect Workers

It’s no secret that the maritime and oil & gas industries are potentially the most hazardous sectors worldwide.The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers’ annual safety report shows a startling rise in fatalities in 2021 and an overall total recordable injury rate (fatalities, lost workday cases, restricted workday cases, and medical treatment cases) of 0.77. This is 10% higher than in 2020.The combination of powerful machinery, combustible substances, and high-pressure procedures can result in dangerous and even fatal situations. That’s why organizations need to have the best industrial safety systems in place and enable every worker to understand the recommended safety controls and hazards on each work site before work begins.You can improve worker safety by being aware of industrial safety systems’ benefits, and the solutions companies can adopt.What Are Industrial Safety & Industrial Safety Systems?Industrial safety is the term used to describe safety management procedures in the industrial sector. These procedures safeguard the environment, industrial personnel, equipment, buildings, and structures.An industrial safety system is typically a safeguard that is essential in any dangerous plants, such as nuclear power plants and oil and gas processing facilities.They are employed to safeguard people, industrial equipment, and the environment if a process deviates from the acceptable control margins.Benefits of Industrial Safety SystemsIncreased ProductivityProductivity is a result of safety. Workers can devote more time to their work output when they are not concerned about the safety and security of their workplace.Costs SavingsDirect and indirect costs from accidents, such as hospitalization and treatment costs, can be avoided and prevented with proper safety and control systems.However, there are hidden costs such as slower production rates by other employees, downtime from the employee involved in the accident, equipment damage, and labor costs associated with cleaning. These can add up and should not be ignored by the organization.Moral ResponsibilityYou have a moral duty as an employer to protect your employees from harm, for the benefit of themselves, their families, and the long-term prosperity of your company.Furthermore, creating a safe working environment for workers affirms the basic morale of a workplace. After all, you depend on your employees to maintain your operations.Legal ComplianceSafety regulations have been created emphasizing occupational health and safety, and breaking these rules can result in severe fines.These include the global standards used to protect human rights, including working conditions, employee welfare, safe work practices, pay & compensation, and labor laws.Better Workplace RelationsA work environment that is safe and free from any accident promotes positive employee attitudes towards the company.In addition, if there are no significant industrial accidents within the organization, a pleasant working relationship can be attained over the long term and helps with employee retention. Types of Industrial Safety HazardsPhysicalNoise exposure can result in increased stress levels, decreased productivity, and, in extreme circumstances, irreversible ear damage. The sound levels do not only affect hearing; unprotected noise exposure can result in greater stress levels and decreased productivity. Workplace noise exposure is also related to cardiovascular health.Radiation can cause skin damage and, in high doses, cancer later in life. Therefore, accidental exposure to radioactive substances requires emergency actions to minimize damage from radiation.Extreme temperatures can disrupt the body’s thermoregulation systems and cause rashes, exhaustion, and heatstroke. Therefore, it is advised to allow workers time to acclimatize to high temperatures with plenty of breaks and access to cold water to keep them safe in the heat.ChemicalChemical risks are a result of exposure to dangerous substances. This includes anything that could transmit disease through contact or inhalation.ErgonomicThe human body needs frequent movement and exercise. Overusing a particular set of movements, mainly when done incorrectly or without support, can cause overuse injuries. Pain can result even from prolonged inappropriate standing or sitting.BiologicalBiological dangers are caused by living things, whether small, like viruses, or large, like animals. These ailments could spread among the workforce and be contagious.SafetySafety risks arise while an employee is at work. Safety risks include electrical shocks from malfunctioning equipment, slips and falls from heights, head injuries from flying debris, and cuts or worse from improper use of machinery.How to Protect Workers from Industrial Safety HazardsTypes of Industrial Safety SystemsFunctional Safety SystemA functional safety system is the most critical safety system. It involves electronic, programmable, and the system’s capacity to respond appropriately to an initial electrical signal.Electrical Safety SystemElectrical safety can be attained by designing and installing electrical equipment. For instance, designing equipment so users won’t come into contact with electrically conductive components.Process Control SystemProcess control systems are employed to monitor and manage the production environment electronically. Process control systems can detect gases or liquids present in the environment.Process Safety SystemProcess safety systems manage the robustness of processes and operating systems that handle hazardous substances. It mainly prevents and handles events that have the potential to release hazardous substances and energy.Process Shutdown SystemProcess shutdown systems help to rapidly detect and safely handle process upsets. It can shutdown parts or whole processes where necessary.Safety Shutdown SystemSafety shutdown systems aid in the creation of a safe workplace by automatically shutting down and stopping any systems that are deemed unsafe.Emergency Shutdown SystemEmergency shutdown systems are higher-grade protection intended to safeguard personnel and equipment while minimizing any adverse effects of process activities on the environment.Fire and Gas SystemFire and gas systems are an incredibly sensitive and sophisticated mitigation safety layer that can identify danger early and broadcast visual and auditory warnings to warn others.Intrinsic Safety SystemThe intrinsic safety system is a technical principle that eliminates the risk of explosion or fire from electrical equipment and electronic instrumentation. Galvanic isolation or Zener barriers at the level of the power circuitry give this safety.Latest Industrial Safety Systems with IIoT TechnologySOL-X Control Of Work systemControl Of Work is a system of safety management that serves as a gate for your worksite, ensuring that dangerous job tasks, including restricted space access or “hot work” like welding and brazing, won’t happen unless and until you’ve evaluated and authorized them.Streamlined Step by Step Safety workflowsSOL-X Control Of Work streamlines step-by-step smart safety processes to enhance Control Of Work planning and execution and compliance assurance. For example, when preparing a permit at key stages, the worker needs to input location and time stamp verification such as Electrical Isolation Certificate (EIC) and sign-offs. This ensures compliance safeguards.AccountabilityThe workers are empowered to take ownership, and accountability is assured for tasks performed.Near real-time operational monitoringThe smart worksite-connected platform using a live dashboard enables near real-time operational monitoring and provides a holistic overview of cumulative risk and high-risk work activities.Alert NotificationsAlerts Responsible Authority with Crew Assist notifications if workers encounter difficulties performing their tasks or feel unwell. This results in improved response, better worker communications, and turnaround time on critical tasks.SOL-X Crew Protect systemCrew Protect uses IIoT and AI technology to enhance workers’ visibility and situational awareness during risky tasks. Integrated wellness features and fatigue management also ensure that employees stay in good physical condition.Communicate Crucial InformationWearables can detect important information about the working circumstances, risk exposure times, and other job-related dangers experienced by workers in confined spaces, other workplaces, etc.Empower WorkersWorkers are empowered to perform their own preventive actions in time when they are approaching hazardous zones, and they receive GeoFence alerts on their wearables.Reinforces Positive BehaviorPositive behavior is encouraged by sending reminders to notify workers to hydrate and take short breaks when exposed to stressful heat environments.Capturing Worker FeedbackActive sensors on the wearable enable the capture of workers’ insights and leading indicators that bring about the efficacy of corporate wellness programs and health and safety plans. This information empowers workers with near real-time data to manage immediate risks, such as important health signs, notifications, and recommendations.Explore Our IIoT SolutionsOne catastrophic mistake can stop maritime and oil & gas operations. Guard against different industrial safety hazards with SOL-X Control Of Work and Crew Protect now.To learn more about our solutions, look at our Control Of Work and Crew Protect systems and how they can solve your problems.

/ BlogOct 04, 2022

Human Factors in Safety: Types, Examples, and Solutions

In the world of work, problems that occur due to human factors are common. After all, we are not robots, and we can make judgment errors when making a decision. Human limitations mean that such errors are more common than you might think. However, while they are natural, it’s a problem when the number becomes so high that accidents keep happening in the workplace.In fact, according to SOL-X, 66% of all incidents and casualties are caused by human factors. That’s why understanding human factors is so important for employers. Improving overall system performance is about managing such errors, especially in hazardous industries where a risk of human error can lead to severe consequences.The good news is that human factors can be managed with the right technology, which is key for hazardous industries. When you have suitable technology in place, you can protect your workers’ health and safety. Let’s assess examples of human factors in safety and solutions that work.What are Human Factors?Simply put, human factors are conditions that affect an employee’s interaction with their workplace, equipment, work procedures, or even their team. These conditions might arise from physical, psychological, or social reasons, but ultimately, they affect employees’ human abilities to perform their work safely.What are Examples of Human Factors?From the above definition, it’s clear that people, management, and workplaces contribute to human factors. Let’s take a look at specific examples of these factors:People: Your employee’s knowledge, abilities and limitations, and expectations will affect how they interact with others around them. Their individual differences such as their age and culture, also matter. If employees are stressed or distracted, these are predictors that safety performance might be affected.Management: The overarching organizational factors, such as management systems, also play an essential role. Managerial policies and decisions about the job design as well as how the information is communicated to the employee, will also impact human factors. This means that safety professionals must consider things such as work schedule, workload, task design, and requirements, besides written and spoken communications to convey instructions and data to employees.Work environments: Finally, work environments also affect safety in the workplace. The facilities, workstation configuration and accessibility, as well as workplace controls, warning systems, and other physical aspects that affect human well-being such as noise, temperature, and heat exposure all matter. Human factors specialists must consider workplace and employment design together while assessing the work environment.How Do Human Factors Affect Workplace Safety?The maritime and oil & gas industries are high-risk environments. The workers who operate in this field are exposed to various hazards, from extreme temperatures to the possibility of explosions. As such, companies in this field must have rigorous safety procedures in place to account for human factors.Human factors affect workplace safety because it leads to severe external consequences.Human factors are one of the most significant factors affecting workplace safety in this industry. The critical word to recognize in “human factors” is “human”. Humans make mistakes. Unfortunately, the price of human error is quite high. In October 2020, for example, an admin error by the Public Health of England caused nearly 16,000 COVID-19 cases to go unreported. In healthcare safety, it is estimated that the global cost of medication error is US$42 billion annually. The fact is that everyone is human, and those human mistakes come with major costs in safety.In the maritime industry, human factors cause severe casualties, leading to collisions, stranded ships, and even fire. Research shows that 80 per cent of maritime casualties are caused by human factors which lead to collisions, and collisions account for 85 per cent of maritime casualties. The collision among ships may cause damage to not only ships but also cargo.According to researchers (Mengwei, 2020), some human factors include fatigue which cause many driving accidents, the breakdown of machines, lack of professional knowledge, and negligence of potential risks. All these lead to an unavoidable collision.While it is difficult to establish a correlation as to which human factors lead to what type of consequences, suffice to say that such collisions have brought about disastrous consequences on the environment as well as negative effects on quality of life. In 1990, the Changjiang 0802 fleet collided with the Chongqing fleet, capsizing other ships and leaking concentrated sulfuric acid into the Yangtze River.In 2018, the oil tanker Sanchi caused significant impacts on the environment. The tanker carried about 1 million barrels of condensate, and a collision spread the fuel into the East China Sea. This is a catastrophe for the marine environment.Human factors impact safety since employees use experience rather than logic to judge the jobAnother reason why human factors can be challenging to minimize is that risky behaviors are sometimes driven by experience.Experience can prevent significant accidents because this process occurs intuitively and automatically and does not involve analytical, data-driven risk assessments. Each time the benefit is realized without a negative consequence, the behavior becomes automatic. But injuries can also occur when experience becomes a habit, influencing behavior. The act of doing in the workplace becomes careless when people think that the job is safe.Indeed, a study found that injuries were 88 per cent more likely to occur in a perceived safe job than those considered the most dangerous. Secondly, when people make repeated choices that reward their risky behaviors, they tend to underestimate the actual risks. Finally, the study concludes that we tend to rely on intuitive responses to make decisions and act upon them between logic and intuition. This partially explains why just telling someone that a job is risky may have little influence on someone’s behavior.Human factors impact safety due to complex environments with little informationHuman factors also result from employees’ lack of awareness of what is happening in complex and dynamic operating environments. Safety systems and risk models often do not describe safety risks or environmental change.An explosion at a Torrance, California, refinery in 2015 illustrates this problem. As the workers focused on completing the refinery shutdown, they became unaware of the changing environment around them. As a result, they neglected the importance of the critical safety barriers around them.Many companies might also not understand all the hazards they have and the conditions of their safeguards to prevent an incident—especially company operations associated with infrequent modes of operations, like startups and shutdowns. When accidents happen, the impact goes beyond assessing safety performance. ARC Advisory Group estimates that the unplanned downtime on process industry revenue and profitability costs companies $1 trillion yearly.How to Reduce Risks from Human Factors?Adopting a system and technology approach is the way to reduce risks from human factors. This means understanding the strengths and limitations of humans. It also means studying the interaction of people with equipment, technology, systems, workplace, environment, etc. Lastly, safety professionals must evaluate and design better technology, systems, workplace, and environment.Here are some solutions that can help you in a technology approach:Utilizing a Control Of Work SystemA Control Of Work is a Safety Management System that ensures that hazardous job tasks, such as confined space entry or “hot work” like welding and brazing, do not occur unless and until they have been reviewed and authorized.SOL-X’s Control Of Work can manage human factors by streamlining step-by-step smart safety workflows to improve compliance assurance, planning, and execution.For example, when a worker is preparing a permit at crucial stages, he must enter location and time stamp verification like sign-offs in the system. The roles and approval controls are customized to various authority levels for specific workflows, using unique worker identification. It also allows for surveying real-time operations from the live dashboard. This provides a complete overview of cumulative risk and high-risk work activities. Crew Protection SystemA crew protection system helps companies to manage risk and enhance current safety systems by addressing low situational awareness, incomplete workers’ health and wellbeing data, and environmental exposure risk.SOL-X’s Crew Protect can lower risks by providing crucial information on the working conditions, hazard exposure periods, ill health, and other work-related hazards faced by workers when detected by our SmartWatch. It also sends out Crew Assist alerts from their wearables when workers encounter difficulties performing their tasks or feel unwell, therefore alerting Responsible Authority.Furthermore, it reinforces positive behavior by sending out GeoFence alerts on their wearables so workers will avoid hazardous zones.Solutions to Manage Human FactorsHuman factors can add significant time pressures to your workflow when not managed well. To find out more about how human factors can impact your workplace safety, read our whitepaper to find out more.If you want to know how to better enhance your existing systems, see our SOL-X Behavior Based management systems and how our smart wearables work together to create a safe working environment.

Improve industrial processes with IIoT technology, industrial IoT

/ BlogSep 16, 2022

Industrial IoT (IIoT) Solutions: 5 Examples and Applications

What is IIoT?With the ever-growing number of smart devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) is more relevant than ever. Defined as a network of physical objects that contain embedded technology, IoT helps people and businesses communicate and collect real-time data so they can get actionable insights into the world around them.Similar to the concept of IoT, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is the technology that connects machines, devices, sensors, and other equipment in industrial sectors with IT applications or cloud services. This allows businesses to collect and analyze data from IIoT-enabled products and services while they are being used in order to improve efficiency, uptime, and productivity levels over time. Find out how these technologies can improve industrial automation for smart factories in our modern age.IoT vs IIoT: How Are They DifferentThe Internet of Things (IoT) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are both exciting technologies that have the potential to transform industrial automation in many ways.The main differences between IIoT and IoT include:Scale: IoT is an ecosystem that connects machines and devices over a network. It can be an interconnected system of consumer wearables that are used to monitor a small number of devices. In comparison, IIoT is the process of using data from connected devices to improve the efficiency, quality, and cost of an industrial business. Therefore, it is usually designed to manage large amounts of information.Focus: IIoT focuses on streamlining business operations, while the IoT focuses on creating new applications and services that improve consumer lives. Many IoT devices are designed to be used by consumers in their everyday lives, while most IIoT devices are designed to help businesses run more efficiently.Systems: The IoT relies on cloud computing, while the IIoT does not need cloud computing because it uses local servers instead of remote servers. Additionally, IIoT platform is more secure than the IoT because it uses more established hardware and software platforms that have been tested thoroughly to prevent hackers from breaking into systems.5 Examples & Applications of IIoTWhile they may differ slightly in industrial application, most industries with challenging environments (such as shipping, oil and gas, energy, chemical industries etc.) will benefit from an IIoT platform. Here are five applications:Application 1 – Manage Human ErrorHuman factors are the physical, psychological, and social characteristics that affect human intersection with equipment, systems, processes, other individuals, and work teams(s). Human error is when a person makes a mistake due to human factors, which can lead to issues in time, cost, and quality. We all make mistakes. It’s in our nature. But when you are talking about the workplace, human error can cause major issues.With the introduction of IIoT applications, human factors are better managed. These applications allow for better coordination of staff, which significantly reduces errors made in the workplace.Smart machines help us manage human error by automating some of the processes that could lead to human error.For example, a logistics company may require an employee to manually input inventory data into Excel spreadsheets every day. That can lead to mistakes that are hard to track down later on. But now that you have implemented an IIoT application for your warehouse management system, the computer can automatically input data, and you can get alerts from the application if something goes wrong and fix it quickly.Of course, the type of IIoT technology you employ in your workplace depends on your industry.For instance, let’s assume your goal is to reduce human errors in the maritime industry and improve worker safety. Smart devices can be very handy in this case. For instance, a smartwatch can allow every crew member stationed in different areas to quickly alert the entire team of any work-related incidents that may occur while on the job.This is especially so for ship workers. Take, for instance, the Pump Room on a ship. Using an IIoT device with remote access allows key personnel to monitor if a team member is in the Pump Room. Likewise, crew members in the pump room can alert others if something’s amiss. The SOL-X Atex certified SmartWatch is a mobile device that allows one to do that. This device also informs the crew about restricted work zones. Such timely reminders will improve your worker safety, as they receive notifications and gain awareness about these hazardous areas.According to the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), 66% of incidents and casualties are caused by “human factors”. Therefore, you should implement IIoT technology like the SOL-X SmartWatch so that you can employ remote monitoring of your crew, issue timely reminders, and minimize workplace casualties.Application 2 – Manage CostsEmployees are a company’s greatest asset, and keeping them safe is a priority for any business. But workplace accidents can be costly—in terms of money spent on repairs and equipment, as well as time spent on recovering from injuries, filing claims, and hiring new employees.And that’s not even the worst part: if an accident is severe enough to cause permanent disability, it can have devastating effects on a company’s reputation.If you’re in the construction, manufacturing, or maritime industries, you know that workplace accidents can cost your company money in lost time and productivity, as well as medical expenses and insurance fees.In today’s world of interconnected machines and systems, it has never been easier to improve industrial protocols. IIoT allows companies to monitor their frontline operations and equipment from an off-site location, so they can identify potential problems before they happen and respond quickly when problems do occur. This means fewer injuries for your employees (and less time spent treating those injuries).It also means fewer delays on projects because you don’t have to wait for someone to notice something is wrong before getting it fixed—you can fix it yourself!Apart from the above features, wearable IIoT technology is now advanced enough to provide managers with updated information on workers’ wellness.For instance, SOL-X’s Crew Protect is a holistic solution using smart devices that can track and monitor workers’ workload, heat stress levels, and heart rate monitoring. Workers can also tap on a ‘Crew Assist’ button to seek help quickly.Particularly for workers on a ship who are exposed to high heat, the SmartWatch allows safety engineers to monitor workers’ heat exposure. Plus, reminders are automatically sent to prompt employees to rest when the heat gets to a dangerous level.This data allows your company to effectively plan corporate wellness programs so that your workers feel valued and safe. When workers are not fatigued, they can also perform at their peak capacity. Overall, it can drastically improve a work site’s productivity and operational efficiency.Application 3 – Gather Deeper Data InsightsWe are entering a new era of data analytics, where the traditional silos of business data are being replaced by real-time and relevant insights.Companies are now able to collate and tap meaningful and real-time data on worker performance—something that is made possible with IIoT technology. This can cover the entire worksite, giving us a much deeper understanding of the challenges their staff faces. It also allows them to react flexibly, carrying out predictive maintenance to reduce workplace danger.With digitalized improvements led by industry leader SOL-X, AI models are constructed to collect data and provide enhanced insights. Such information helps companies identify key factors and leading indicators in achieving operational excellence. Through this data, companies can carry out pre-emptive measures and make continual improvements to work processes.For instance, the SOL-X SmartWatch tracks work rest data, so safety engineers can evaluate their team’s workload and take the right steps to manage their fatigue levels.Overall, with modern IIoT solutions such as SOL-X’s Control Of Work and Crew Protect system, you gain peace of mind. Especially so for companies in hazardous industries, you need the data to streamline operations and manage key safety compliance factors so as to achieve maximum operational excellence.Application 4 – Near Real-time Remote MonitoringFor the shipping industry, incidents related to cargo loading occur for many reasons, as detailed by several case studies. Often, it is a lack of remote monitoring that leads to such accidents. It could be a worker entering an enclosed area that has been marked off limits. Or perhaps the wrong or outdated platform or ladders are used.These incidents often occur because there isn’t timely information that keeps everyone working aligned. Imagine a world where you can see what’s happening on your vessel in real-time. You can see where your crew members are, and what they’re doing. You can make sure that everyone is working safely and responsibly.Even at the blind spots for crane or forklift operators, you can monitor the work going on and quickly update workers on safety reminders. That’s the level of security IIoT technologies such as SOL-X’s Control Of Work can offer you.Workplace incidents can happen due to many reasons. While human factors, as mentioned above, can be a contributory cause, other factors such as the layout of the work area or equipment failure can cause an issue.For instance, poor ventilation or lighting in the area needs to be highlighted to the workers immediately so that nobody goes there while it is under maintenance.Using the live dashboard in SOL-X, your superiors can obtain a wide-angle view of all ongoing operations in real time. They are able to see what each worker is doing and whether they are at the right place. With SOL-X, you can reduce safety risks and improve workflow management.Application 5 – Increase Worker ProductivityIIoT technology is rapidly changing the way businesses operate by automating manual and repetitive tasks.With industrial automation, you can reduce paperwork, which means less time spent on tedious tasks and more time spent working with your team to improve processes and increase performance.For instance, SOL-X’s solutions allow for enhanced digital document management. There is no need to print, scan, and manually update documents with the all-in-one dashboard that archives all relevant data.Besides, it’s an integrated turn-key system with wireless communication, so you don’t have to worry about not being able to communicate essential data while onboard a ship. An additional plus is that all this information is archived, and you can easily retrieve it for company audits.In fact, getting permits signed is much easier with SOL-X. The system automatically routes a permit to work (a necessary permit in hazardous industries to formally authorize work done on-site) to the ship master for approval.That reduces the time spent for the second officer to look for the ship master, freeing them to concentrate on other tasks. Ultimately, less paperwork also means more time for workers to focus on what matters on the job site.Explore SOL-X IIoT SolutionsIn high-hazard environments such as the maritime industry, one fatal error can cause work to suspend. Don’t risk your employee’s safety and the company’s reputation. Instead, harness advanced IIoT technologies to improve risk management in your company.With the expertise of our internal safety experts, SOL-X solutions are designed to meet the unique requirements of high-hazard environments. Our expert team can also configure and customize systems suited for your workplace environments when required. Contact us for a free demo to find out how to optimize your workplace safety and efficiency today.

A behavior based safety approach is a scientific method to reduce unsafe behaviors

/ BlogSep 16, 2022

What is Behavior Based Safety and Why It’s Important

/ BlogJun 28, 2022

Inventory Management : Addressing A Complex Problem With A Simple Solution

The complex problem Inventory management is one of the most manual and operational workflows in the shipping industry. Lack of complete solution, time consuming processes and absence of standard operating procedures lead to inaccurate storage and consumption data. Insufficient or unavailable spare parts can lead to vessel downtimes that could cost the shipping company millions in delays and insurance claims. Holding excess inventory will incur significant carrying costs and spare part ageing and degradation problems. According to Clarkson’s Research, spares and maintenance costs in the shipping industry have been steadily on the rise and can constitute approximately 18% of a vessel’s Operating Expenses (OPEX). The manual processes cause additional burden to the crew’s productivity. The existing systems create redundant steps in carrying out the day-to-day operations and hours are wasted every day in finding and locating spare parts on ships. Moreover, the supply chain disruptions in the last two years have made the task of procurement even more challenging and cost intensive. The whole cycle of events is causing additional pressure on the operating costs and workload on both ship and shore employees. The challenge is to have the right ecosystem between the various stakeholders to optimise the inventory levels across the fleet and increase productivity for both ship and shore employees. PROPELLER: Simplifying complexity with innovation SCNX is partnering with shipping companies in digitising their inventories and creating a personalised ecosystem that suits their needs and solves their problems. The SCNX PROPELLER Internet of Things (IoT) solution enables company-wide visibility throughout the supply chain. The PROPELLER product suite integrates seamlessly with existing planned maintenance systems (PMS) / nterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms and consists of three integrated software and hardware modules: PROPELLER Ship: The portable onboard solution that enables engineers to carry out their inventory-related tasks and operations from any part of the ship or engine room. This system seamlessly works with the PMS system and helps to provide accurate inventory data and automate inventory management operations. This results in saving thousands of dollars in overstock and man hours. PROPELLER Shore: The high-end data engine for the shore buyer and procurement teams that aggregates vessel data and uses AI and ML to generate dashboards with actionable insight. Propeller Shore’s valuable recommendations include opportunities for bulk procurement, bundling opportunities and pricing trends to help customers manage and control budgets. PROPELLER Supply: Currently in pilot with selected suppliers, this module integrates the supplier ecosystem that allows pre-tagging of the spare parts and provides shipping status updates along the supply chain. This leads to better transparency of goods arriving on board How PROPELLER works: Onboard workflow is simplified through industry grade IoT tablets with integrated cameras and scanners and RFIQ/QR codes to facilitate accurate inventory updating on the go. Data automatically synchronises with PMS or ERP platforms. Even when tablets are offline or out of range, inventory reconciliation can still be completed once later synchronised – providing total vessel coverage. Captured data from PROPELLER Ship seamlessly feeds to onshore officers, fleet managers, and procurement teams via our highly secure cloud-based PROPELLER Shore portal. The information converts into actionable insights through AI and ML algorithms. Performance data and trends help vessel operators make better business decisions with fleetwide monitoring and analysis. Users can quickly gain highlighted inventory details from the ease of a dashboard, such as critical spares levels, parts that need restocking, purchase orders pending delivery & check-in, and equipment tagging/scanning activity. Accurate data and visibility provide competitive advantages while identifying opportunities for inventory optimization. The digitalization of inventory ensures: An accurate digital starting point for inventory data consisting of right inventory levels, spare-part pictures and digital manuals. Instant savings of over 25% of annual procurement spend proven by our experience of deployment over 50 vessels. Reduction in spare part ageing enabled by FIFO (First in First out) recommendations. Elimination of overstocking leading to reduction in operational expense. Strong boost in productivity by automating manual processes such as stock reconciliation. Establishment of standard SOP’s that ensures sustainable communication and data between ship and shore teams. Continuous cost saving opportunities across the fleet through intelligent recommendations. What our customer’s say: PROPELLER is improving well-being and vessel morale by simplifying onboard and shoreside workflow with fun and easy tools to use. “Crews say the PROPELLER portal and tablet are user-friendly, and it’s like playing with a game on their phone. Finding parts is like using a metal detector that pings the location. Engineers can become fluent with the app in a few hours. Even staff who are reluctant at first appreciate using it. They also love the digital equipment manuals stored on the tablets,” Conclusion: IoT technology has huge potential to unlock value in the shipping industry. According to Mckinsey&Company, over 10% of maintenance costs and 50% of downtime can be addressed with IoT systems. SCNX is challenging the status quo by building systems for frontline workers that focus on user-friendly experiences to improve working conditions and productivity. Utilising cutting-edge digital tools and mobile scanning technology, SCNX simplifies complex inventory management with benefits that scale up the entire value chain.

/ BlogAug 17, 2021

Turning Global Supply Chain Challenges Into Smart Ship Solutions

Originally published on BCG Digital Ventures Medium Blog With companies and governments increasingly pricing operational excellence, climate mitigation, and inventory resilience into their supply chain strategies, BCGDV and maritime services leader MISC Group are poised to revolutionize the international shipping industry with deep tech. After falling dramatically in Q2 2020 during the global pandemic, global trade has rebounded strongly and recorded a full-year drop of only 8%, well on the way to reaching 2019 levels again by 2022-2023. But while demand is back, global supply chains have been greatly disrupted by a lack of structural self-sufficiency, ever-increasing climate concerns, and supply/demand mismatches. BCGDV’s 2020 coinvestment with international shipping line MISC in three game-changing ventures in marine safety, emissions efficiency, and digitalized inventory management is setting up the shipping trade—which lags in innovation compared to other industries—to achieve the supply chain of the future. Reflecting on the transformational power of strategically applying digital and deep tech like AI, ML, and IIoT to create massive operational efficiencies across the shipping value chain in a way that has never been done before, Managing Director & Partner and Global Leader of BCGDV’s Energy Practice Sid Shah commented, “With 90% of the world’s goods transported by ships, and considering the fragmented attempts at innovation, we believe these investments are going to be absolutely transformative to the maritime industry, as well as to industries such as mining, energy, and industrial goods.” All three separate ventures are based in Singapore, a critical hub for BCGDV that was recently placed at the top of the IMD World Competitive Center’s ranking in digital competitiveness. We foresee them being key drivers for the smart ship, which leverages automation and assistive technologies to ensure safety, environmental sustainability, and efficiency. SOL-X: Redefining Maritime Safety As an industry-first Safety 4.0 company centered on human factors, SOL-X combines deep industry knowledge with IIoT and predictive AI to improve safety and compliance outcomes, increase operational productivity, and enhance crew well-being. With 66% of maritime incidents caused by human error, SAFEVUE.ai, the company’s flagship solution, addresses the core of human factors by combining the Control of Work with crew well-being data to deliver near real-time safety intelligence on the edge. SOL-X recently signed a multiyear fleetwide agreement to partner with Eaglestar and meet the maritime industry’s ever-increasing demands for operational and safety excellence. Chord X: Advancing Ship Management Maritime data analytics company Chord X employs sensors, data integration and analytics, machine learning, and human experts to achieve operational and emission efficiency in large maritime assets. It measures emission footprints to support regulatory reporting compliance, enabling increased oversight over carbon tax with greater accuracy than current methods. And the company’s offerings will soon expand to combine analytics with other data sources and a wider range of propulsion fuel types to provide predictive insights for maritime asset operators to weigh decisions, take corrective actions, and optimize performance. Chord X achieves reduced operating expenditures, enhanced reliability, and cleaner combustion. SparesCNX: Reinventing the Shipping Supply Chain Automated inventory management solution Spares CNX tracks the life cycle of spare parts on shore and across the fleet. PROPELLER Ship uses RFID, QR, and other imaging technologies to monitor the location and consumption of spares via a tablet that interacts with pretagged spare parts, ensuring the capture and dissemination of accurate and complete information. The accompanying AI-driven analytics platform, PROPELLER Shore, empowers managers and procurement officers with insights and recommendations for stock level optimization, rebalancing, and forward bulk procurement. Spares CNX addresses inventory inaccuracies that cost the global shipping industry up to $2 billion annually, and it is building capabilities to address frictions around FIFO, consumable goods, onshore warehouse partner integrations, and other areas. “The challenges faced by the shipping industry brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic have forced us to rethink our approaches and operational practices,” added Mr. Yee Yang Chien, President/Group CEO of MISC. “We must be bold in exploring the endless opportunities to further improve operational excellence in various areas including safety and process efficiency.” Supply chain resilience goes beyond raising inventory levels: companies should build capabilities to absorb disruptions and recover quickly. Leveraging digital tools and deep tech can protect against near-term volatility by adding scenario planning and supply chain transparency.

/ BlogMay 03, 2021

We Literally Put Ourselves In The Shoes (Protective Boots) Of The Users To Make A Product That Really Works

We have built -and are continuously developing- something for a very unique industrial setting. This is an undertaking that requires us not only to have very specific insights about the environment for which we are building, but also a great deal of hands-on experience. When a team designs a product that is for the typical user and mass market, they can very easily picture someone sitting in an office, using a laptop, or using a smartphone on their morning commute. The usage environment can be comprehensively understood from the collective personal experience of the product team. There are plenty of assumptions about the usage of the product about which you can have a high degree of certainty will apply across most users, use cases, and use environments. In contrast, what we are doing at SCNX is bringing technology into a very particular and peculiar industry. The way that the primary end-user will be interacting with our system is not something that we are naturally very familiar with (unless you have worked onboard a commercial shipping vessel). As such, what we are trying to do as a company – and especially within the product team – is to allow everybody who is involved in the ideation and execution of the product to get first-hand experience of the conditions under which the users of our solution are working. To give an idea of what this involves, the marine engineers that use our solution are wearing safety boots, boiler-suits, protective gloves, a helmet, and goggles. These items are built for safety, rather than comfort, and in some instances might result in a limited field of view, a degree of restriction to movement, and a reduction in manual dexterity. These aspects of the working conditions on board need to be taken into consideration when we work on the product. Rite of Passage It is with this in mind that we decided to ensure that everyone on the product team spends a meaningful amount of time onboard. This also applies to all new hires. Within a few weeks of starting, they will get to experience the conditions on board, right down to wearing all the same PPE that the onboard engineering teams are required to wear. This is something that we are very proud of at SCNX. We are putting our product team literally in the same shoes (or rather, safety boots) as the intended users, in order to ensure that our solution serves the users’ needs as well as possible. Only after experiencing firsthand what working in this environment entails can we put our hands on our hearts and claim that we can build the right solution. Another insight from our time onboard is that we need to allow engineers to interact with a high volume of spare parts, and quickly. This is how we landed on the combination of RFID on top of QR codes, which is another unique aspect of our solution. Our handheld devices can capture information about thousands of spare parts simply by being waved over the relevant shelves. We also make it easy to know what a whole vessel is holding (or the whole fleet if you are a fleet director or superintendent, looking in from the onshore portal). Right now you can go into a cluttered spares room and within just a couple of seconds you can have the details of the full current inventory in your hands. You don’t need to carry paper printouts of inventory levels, or checklists (for reconciliations), and you don’t need to go back and forth to a computer station that is typically housed in a different room to the spare parts (these are things that the majority of legacy ERP systems require). This allows engineers to save a lot of time, and in turn enables them to focus on other more important responsibilities, like maintenance, safety training, and more. There have been many examples of people trying to build products for industries in a vacuum; in the best cases these products do not really end up not being used, in the worst, they have had catastrophic results. From a major car manufacturer moving the location of the fuel tank without rigorous testing ending up causing explosions, or poor radiography equipment UI leading to tragedy in the healthcare industry, building products in a vacuum has been shown to result in failure. We are confident that we are doing what needs to be done to get the solution right. Maintaining a birds-eye view Another important idea that we like to keep front of mind is the potential knock-on effects of individual product or feature updates on the whole product/user ecosystem. We are trying to solve a problem for the engineers, but the engineers are not in a vacuum themselves. What they do has an impact on their supervisors, the company’s financial department, procurement department, all of the people who will also be interacting with PROPELLER. We are tackling this by consulting our in-house SparesCNX specialists, while at the same time gathering a great deal of information from interviews with our customers (at all levels of the business) and relevant industry leaders, in order to piece together this puzzle and ensure that as the solution continues to improve, and that all users continue to benefit. This approach has been critical for us to effectively build the integration between the onboard and onshore platforms, in order to maximise visibility and utility across all departments, without creating any misalignment. Knowing Our Place This last point is perhaps a little controversial, but if PROPELLER is being used in the right way, it won’t have to be used very frequently, or for very long each time. I will be delving into this area in more depth in the coming weeks, but I felt that I would be remiss not to at least mention it in this piece. Unlike Facebook, Netflix, or Grab, where the more time people spend on the platform the better (for the owners of the platform at least), we don’t measure our success in that way. Our solution is designed to enable companies to speed up their processes around spare parts management, while increasing visibility and accuracy. So if people are spending lots of time using the product, we will take a look at why, and where we can tighten up to be more efficient. It’s similar to Occam’s razor, in that the simplest, quickest solution is the right one. Fundamentally, taking cargo from point to point is the primary goal of the vessels for which PROPELLER is designed. Spares management is a second-order process, part of a second-order set of responsibilities that enables engineering teams to keep these enormous and complex vessels running optimally. Our solution provides support so that these teams can execute on maintenance in a timely fashion, and help drive revenue for the business. For the whole team at SCNX it is a red flag if we see people on the system for more time than is necessary to complete a particular task, whereas if Facebook sees that you’re wasting your whole day looking at cat memes, for them that’s a good thing. We are developing our product to do what it needs to do as efficiently as possible, in order to support the onboard teams working on the tasks that keep the whole operation moving. We are building a tool, not an activity. As we are constantly iterating our product, I would love to discuss the challenges your organisation faces and invite you to a hands-on demo. You can book a session here.

/ BlogMar 17, 2021

How will SOL-X deliver Business Value to customers? [Infographic 2021]

SOL-X by SOL-X, is an industry leading Behavioral Based Safety system that combines an enhanced control of work with a holistic approach to crew wellbeing, in order to improve worker health and safety culture. A primary benefit of SOL-X is improved operational efficiency of Permit To Work (PTW) workflows. It is estimated that our customers experience an average of US$60,000 to US$180,000 in crew productivity gains annually per vessel after switching from paper-based solutions. Along with the fully integrated PTW system, the work on the go capabilities and paperless system have streamlined workflows, improving overall turnaround times. Furthermore, SOL-X’s near real-time capabilities have enhanced safety operations monitoring, and procedural compliance to work processes. ‍ Operational Excellence Reduces the time and effort required to complete the forms and to obtain authorization, as well as automatically save such documents in searchable formats. The time savings free up crew resources for higher value hands-on tool time, such as machinery and equipment maintenance. Enables better management of their work rest hours. ‍ Preparing Documents Automatically sets up the necessary documentation and workflows once the job is selected from the digital database of permits, reducing downtime spent on document management. ‍ Permit Request And Risk Assessment ‍‍Integrates Risk Assessment with Permit Requests, making it possible to prepare and submit them concurrently. This reduces repeated information, removes clerical errors, and provides a standardized and uniform risk assessment across the fleet. Furthermore, workflow protocols within the digital system ensure that all required fields have been completed, facilitating efficiencies on the subsequent approval process. Additional features such as pre-filled fields and pre-identified risks based on historical references and best practices, the system contributes to time savings – a 50% reduction, and a more robust risk assessment and permit request. ‍ On-site Checklists and Isolation Certificate SOL-X’s work on the go solution totally changes the way the crew approaches safety checklists onsite. The built-in validation and the step-by-step guide further assure managers of safety compliance as well as ease of completion – reducing more than a third of the time usually spent on these steps, while providing all crew visibility of real-time data across the vessel. ‍ Permit Approval An electronic review and approval system improves this process by eliminating the need to manually transport, scan and email the form. A well-implemented solution also automatically communicates the required approval requests directly to the Master and Office Superintendent, following a set of approval matrices aligned with each type of PTW requested. As it is a fully integrated PTW system, the review process is simplified for cross-references. Furthermore, a digital format makes it possible to incorporate pre-defined rules and alerts, and notifies the approver if any inputs exceed certain thresholds. This provides the Approving Authority near real-time access to relevant information for appropriate risk management and decision-making. SOL-X has reduced permit approval times by an average of 20 minutes when office approval is not required, and an hour when it is. This has shortened the waiting time between permit completion and crew execution of the actual job, while ensuring that the shore team is kept up-to-date when the vessel needs to communicate with them. ‍ Document Filing, Storage And Retrieval Documents are instantly stored and archived on the local server, and automatically tagged with searchable keywords – freeing up the crew to focus on higher value-added jobs. Cumulative effect on audit or inspection preparation, as documents can be easily retrieved and searched. ‍ Audit Preparation Since digital PTWs can be replicated from the vessel’s local server to onshore databases, they further facilitate audit preparation by compressing time and distance. This allows auditors to commence their review of permits and other documents remotely, without any interruption to the vessel crew. Furthermore, the available data can encompass the complete range of operational documents, thus providing a more comprehensive view of vessel operations. By eliminating the physical paperwork, ships can operate more sustainably on an environmental and operational level. The digital PTW system helps reduce the amount of paper required to process the PTW tasks each day and during audit/inspection, as well as improve space and document management onboard. It is estimated that a vessel uses an average of 39,000 sheets of paper annually for PTW-related documents onboard and in the office. This is equivalent to 5 trees per year, therefore converting to the digital format significantly reduces the carbon footprint of each vessel. ‍ For more details, please refer to our infographics on the distinctions between Digital PTW from SOL-X and Manual PTW.

/ BlogMar 16, 2021

Key Benefits of a Fully Integrated Digital Permits Management System [Infographic 2021]

SOL-X by SOL-X, combines an integrated digital Permit To Work (PTW) platform with near real-time visibility to critical frontline vessel operations. This can improve crew safety, enhance compliance to control of work practices, and increase operational excellence through streamlined workflows. ‍The purpose is to provide a framework to the crew, ship managers and owners for evaluating the benefits of a fully integrated digital permits management system enabled by real-time control of work data offered by our solution. ‍Key Benefits Increases crew productivity by freeing up an estimated 12 manhours per day per vessel. With SOL-X, PTW planning and execution are now more streamlined and standardized. This has resulted in quicker completion turnaround times for permits-to-work, risk assessments and safety checklists forms. The mobile work-on-the-go capability further extends crew flexibility shipwide, ensuring that the crew can focus on critical time on tool and not be burdened by administrative paperwork. ‍ Reduces PTW audit preparations to mere minutes Completed permits-to-work, risk assessments and safety checklist documents are now consolidated and stored in a single system. These documents are automatically synchronized from ship to shore onto the cloud in near real-time for easy access, further enabling new remote auditing capabilities for the shore team. Enhances compliance and safety With an integrated step-by-step PTW workflow system coupled with near real-time line of sight into ongoing safety operations, the crew and shore teams now have greater assurance that safety processes are being followed throughout the vessel. This visibility of ongoing safety operations has encouraged positive crew behavior change and improved procedural compliance for high-hazard work.In addition, operational reporting and data analytics through the SOL-X Office Portal enables the shore team to actively monitor vessel and crew performance. Over time, these actionable insights and leading indicators will enable key stakeholders to drive continuous process improvements, leading to increased safety standards fleetwide. Contributes to sustainability SOL-X integrated PTWs eliminate paper-based forms and, more importantly, are less labour-intensive. The crew is spared having to expend much time and effort in producing voluminous paper forms, which involves filling up many fields, proofreading and manually checking for errors before submitting for approval. With the validation protocols of its built-in forms, SOL-X can likewise reduce clerical errors and standardize fleetwide workflows over time. This will contribute to an improved crew safety culture.

/ BlogMar 15, 2021

Human Factors contributed to 2 out of 3 marine incidents and casualties [Infographic 2021]

Why do incidents concerning Permit To Work tasks recur?According to the EMSA 2019 report on “Annual overview of marine casualties and incidents 2019”, 2 out of 3 all incidents (between 2011 to 2018) were contributed by human factors. The top factors include (1) lack of safety awareness, (2) inadequate work methods, and (3) poor planning and coordination. The Permit to Work (PTW) system is an essential part of any Ship Management System (SMS) for high-risk work onboard vessels, in compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. PTWs are used to manage many aspects of the ship’s operations, such as ensuring procedural compliance for high-hazard jobs, reducing safety incidents, and mitigating overall risk exposure. Even with these safeguards, incidents related to PTW tasks continue to happen at an alarming rate. ‍ Captain Daniel Alcantara Head of HSSE and Solution Delivery 30Y+ experience in leadership positions with NOL and AET Ship Management Head of Documents & Systems, Marine Superintendent & HSSEQ Master COC, Class 1

/ BlogFeb 02, 2021

Bringing The Right Cloud Technology Into Maritime Inventory Management

It has been an exciting journey with SCNX. From the beginning it has been our mission to build a solution to support the shipping industry’s goals of operating lean, and mitigating risk. I have been working in technology for many years, with a specialisation in IoT, and the maritime industry has provided me with an exciting set of challenges. It has reaffirmed my belief that building a product to have maximum utility is not about using the most advanced technology, but the most suitable technology. The Unique Vessel Environment When we started building the solution, the first thing we tackled was the inconsistent connectivity onboard. Vessels sailing the world rely on satellites for their access to the internet, and the reliability of this can be impacted by a number of conditions (most of which are beyond anyone’s control). To build a robust solution, we had to take into account the fact that there may be periods lasting from a few seconds to a few days where there is no connectivity. At the same time, we needed to allow for the fact that even at the best of times, the bandwidth available would be low, so our solution needed to be as lean as possible in terms of its data requirements. The product with which we have gone to market includes all the hardware necessary to be self-sufficient on a vessel: we provide the server to host our software applications, the portable Propeller tablets which are the onboard users’ primary touchpoint to be used in most areas of the vessel, and our own onboard wifi network to connect the tablets with the server. Bringing The Cloud To The Ocean The traditional software used on vessels is single machine based, and there is limited data exchange with the outside world. Our product architecture brings the best of standalone software and cloud technology together. We decided to use the IoT hub and edge concept to build the solution. Every server on the vessel is an edge device, managed by the IoT hub. As such, we convert whole fleets into a huge ocean faring IoT networks. By leveraging cloud technology, we bring manageability and scalability to the solution. Everything is configurable through the cloud. The data synchronization and software updates are managed by the infrastructure layer to offload excess burden from the application itself. Cloud implementations allow us to leverage most fitting modern technology. Our software is fully built on micro-services, so each module can be updated separately for individual vessels, a group of vessels, or the whole fleet, depending on the requirements. We also have implemented serverless modules as part of our solution, in order to maximize the flexibility within the system. A Few Key Considerations Using cloud technology doesn’t solve all our challenges automatically, but it creates a framework for more innovative and effective combinations of tech components. We carefully chose the most appropriate technology combinations, and I believe made smart decisions about the SCNX architecture in order to ensure that we are using the available technology in the way that brings the most value for our customers and users. As I mentioned above, data synchronization is a big consideration. By choosing a suitable database and synchronization scheme, we managed to encapsulate the complexity in the data layer. The only thing we need to manage at the level of the application layer is error handling when there any data integrity issue. Data bandwidth also needed to be investigated carefully. Cloud technologies tend to assume a good internet environment, and strong bandwidth. It is not usually an issue for a broadband environment, but with satellite internet, connectivity often suffers. We optimized the edge and IoT hub in order to reduce the volume of data transmission. Only critical data are exchanged between the edge and the cloud to maintain as low a bandwidth usage as possible. This had the additional effect of improving system stability, even during periods of internet blackout. Being tolerant to being offline is a must for the vessel environment. For all the features we have implemented, we are always mindful that the internet connection might be not available for days at a time. Therefore, whenever possible we always use the local data source available on the vessel instead of asking for data from the cloud. For the information that has to be acquired from the cloud, we always make the information ready early enough, together with an error handling case to prevent data inconsistency. Most importantly, our solution handles all this without interfering with the usage of the Propeller tablet by the Engineers on board. Bring The Data To Life One of the key benefits of the cloud is the capacity for powerful data analysis and visualization tools. With the data available on the cloud, the on shore teams (Procurement Directors, Fleet Directors, Superintendents) can easily look into their fleet’s inventory data through our browser based interface. They are able to drill down from the fleet level, to a group of vessels, and to the inventory information of individual vessels. This empowers the team with an accurate understanding of their inventory on hand, and gives them the ability to optimize their procurement, maintenance, and logistics activities accordingly. Summary Looking at our solution as it now stands, we have very much achieved our original goal for a stable, scalable solution on the vessel. We are using the cloud wherever suitable, but have combined this with various other elements, old and new, in order to fulfil the requirements of the project within the limitations presented by the specific and difficult environment on board commercial vessels. There are always a lot of exciting new technologies around to be used to solve problems such as these, but the devils are in the details in terms of how to optimise them to make a great solution.

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