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1 Abstract submission information pack Energy Institute s international Middle East HSE Technical Forum Effective management of health, safety, environment and sustainability: SHARING INTERNATIONAL GOOD PRACTICE AND LEARNING 1 3 October 2018, Dubai, UAE Abstract submission deadline: 27 April 2018

2 Why submit an abstract? The forum aims to: Share experience, information and guidance that leads to a healthy, accident-free workplace and a sustainable environment for energy businesses Offer a platform for communicating HSE issues, provide responses to key challenges and identify improvements Share innovation and good practice by providing opportunities to share and learn from the international HSE community and practice Showcase innovative technology solutions and research Work collaboratively with key institutions on building technical standards and practice Raise awareness of standards and disciplines Enhance competency of industry personnel within the Middle East and globally

3 Who should submit? This conference will be of interest to anyone working in: HSE and process safety; Operations; Risk assessment, compliance and audit; Occupational health and wellness; Medical prevention and emergency response; Environment protection and Control and monitoring In the following sectors: Oil and gas Renewables Nuclear generation Energy generation Construction Transportation Chemical manufacturing Engineering design The conference will enable the learning from across all sectors and sharing of good practice, and offer excellent networking opportunities with delegates from around the world representing operating companies, product and service suppliers, consultancies, regulators and academia.

4 Abstract Topics HSE Management - submission is now closed Organisational arrangements to identify hazards, reduce risks and enhance business performance Developing an HSE-oriented culture (e.g. leadership accountability, action and communications) Contractor and supplier management across plant lifecycle phases (e.g. construction through to operational phase monitoring and decommissioning Implementing and optimising HSE management systems (e.g. including process safety in existing HSE management system) HSE management system interfacing in long-term partnerships, term contractors, etc HSE management as an integrated aspect of business management Policies, processes and guidance for HSE management Workforce involvement as an indicator of HSE cultural maturity Measuring the success of HSE management (e.g. audits, review, performance indicators, benchmarking) Road safety Other topics will be considered Health Managing health hazards and reducing health impact on workers Managing occupational hygiene Managing combination of several health risks (e.g. heat, humidity and smog) Controlling workplace heat stress Controlling impact of worker fatigue on health (e.g. measuring fatigue, optimising work patterns) Managing physical performance capability of an ageing workforce Managing mental health Improving the competences of remote healthcare doctors and nurses Role of health practitioners in communicating health management pre-employment, during employment and for retirement The partnership between occupational health and medical practitioners in health management The health risk associated with using technologies that transmit radiofrequency radiation (RF) Presence of toxic, flammable and explosive substances from the introduction of new energy technologies, e.g. biofuels, biomass, coal processing, batteries, etc Working with health practitioners to ensure a healthy workforce Exposure to toxic chemicals and metals during manufacture, disposal and recycling Other topics will be considered

5 Abstract Topics Process Safety - submission is now closed Managing hazards that have the potential to cause major accidents Managing occupational hygiene Managing combination of several health risks (e.g. heat, humidity and smog) Controlling workplace heat stress Controlling impact of worker fatigue on health (e.g. measuring fatigue, optimising work patterns) Managing physical performance capability of an ageing workforce Managing mental health Improving the competences of remote healthcare doctors and nurses Role of health practitioners in communicating health management pre-employment, during employment and for retirement The partnership between occupational health and medical practitioners in health management The health risk associated with using technologies that transmit radiofrequency radiation (RF) Presence of toxic, flammable and explosive substances from the introduction of new energy technologies, e.g. biofuels, biomass, coal processing, batteries, etc Working with health practitioners to ensure a healthy workforce Exposure to toxic chemicals and metals during manufacture, disposal and recycling Other topics will be considered Human Factors Safety culture for personal safety and major accident hazard management Adapting international initiatives to local operations, where the culture may differ Human factors in learning from incidents more than human error Demonstrating leadership by providing employee welfare Bridging procedures from training to operations, and communicating them in multiple languages Integrating human factors in workplace design Assessing human risk (e.g. using safety critical task analysis) Competence management systems and assurance Non-technical competencies for technical specialists (e.g. team working, persuasion, challenge) Barrier management barrier ownership and bringing barriers to life Considering human factors issues when introducing new technologies (e.g. human-machine interface, training requirements, automation (reduced staffing levels) Representing human factors in bow ties barriers or safeguards? Skill gap - reliance on large numbers of inexperienced and/or under-skilled workers who will be handling and interacting with new or unfamiliar technologies Following the correct procedures for use, erection, positioning, installing and connecting new technologies design (e.g. preventing falls from height and manual handling) Other topics will be considered

6 Abstract Topics Environment, sustainability and energy Processes aimed at avoiding, mitigating environmental impacts and energy management Legislation, standards, guidance and reporting (e.g. demonstrating sustainability) Water management (e.g. impact of processes on water) and availability of water Assessing risks to receptors (e.g. land, air, water) Implementing control measures and ongoing assurance Managing environmental critical elements to prevent or recover from a major accident to the environment Air quality management Emission reduction including carbon management, including carbon capture and storage (CCS) Measuring the inventory and reducing hydrocarbon losses (e.g. process emissions) Waste management (e.g. hazardous waste) across plant lifecycle, from construction, through operation to decommissioning Competence of personnel in environmental management (e.g. training) Innovative solutions through efficient use of natural resources Energy efficiency Energy management in practice (e.g. compliance with standards, determining and improving energy management culture) Other topics will be considered

7 About the Energy Institute and its technical activities About us The Energy Institute (EI) is the professional body for the energy industry, developing and sharing knowledge, skills and good practice towards a safe, secure and sustainable energy system. The EI supports over 22,000 individuals working in or studying energy and 200 companies worldwide, providing learning and networking opportunities to support professional development, as well as professional recognition and technical and scientific knowledge resources on energy in all its forms and applications. A registered charity, incorporated by Royal Charter, the EI serves society with independence, professionalism and a wealth of expertise in energy matters. For further information about the Energy Institute, please visit Technical activities Our aim is to provide the energy industry with cost-effective, value-adding knowledge on key current and future issues. The Energy Institute undertakes a focused technical work programme that comprises original independent research and investigations, technical responses to legislation and regulation, workshops and seminars, to provide the international industry with information and guidance on relevant technical issues. The technical work undertaken by the EI is defined by the Scientific and Technical Committee (STAC) and coordinated by a number of technical sub-committees supported by EI staff. The results of the work are made available through our technical publications and events such as conferences and workshops. For the purpose of disseminating guidance and good industry practice as widely as possible, some publications have been made available to download for free. For further information about the EI s technical activities, please visit

8 General guidelines Abstract submission deadline: 27 April 2018 The abstract proposals must be a maximum 450 words in length. All proposals should be written and presented in English. No additional attachment will be accepted Please summarise the author s experiences and qualifications of this abstract by submitting their career biography within the abstract form, which cannot be more than 250 words in length. CV will not be accepted Submit your abstract using the enclosed form and to fferrari@energyinst.org by 27 April 2018 Do not include title or author names in the body of the abstract Please note that, if accepted, your abstract proposal may be published, as submitted, in conference information media, including the Energy Institute website We expect authors to credit all sources used in their writings and not to represent work of others as their own The Energy Institute will not accept inclusion of commercial trade names, company logos, or text that is commercial in tone in the paper title, text, or slides Under no circumstances can a submitted abstract be changed once it has been submitted Speaker must pay to attend. The EI will not cover speaker expenses You must obtain necessary clearance and travel approval from your management

9 Copyright All authors of papers presented at the conference will be required to complete and submit a copyright release form to Energy Institute or submit the copyright exemption form where applicable. Changes, cancellations and withdrawals The Energy Institute and the Programme Board consider an accepted abstract as a commitment to present. If extenuating circumstances prevent the author from making the presentation, it is that author s obligation to find an alternate presenter and notify Energy Institute in writing as soon as possible. What happens next? The programme Board will review the abstract on the basis of their alignment to the conference themes, creditability and relevance to the Middle East region. The Energy Institute will inform those who have submitted abstracts by June 2018 on whether their abstract has been accepted.

10 Contact us For further information about the event and, speaking, sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, please contact Sheetal Mistry: t: +44 (0) Energy Institute 61 New Cavendish Street London W1G 7AR, UK