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IOSH Meeting 14 August 2017-

Chair’s Report

IOSH Meeting – 14th August 2017

Bipin Gautam

MSc, CMIOSH, MIIRSM RSP Chair Oman

IOSH in Oman

Introduction IOSH Oman In Brief

The IOSH Oman Branch was launched on

April 22 2013.

Over 130 all level of Members with IOSH

Our Branch growth till date was achieved

due to our volunteers who offer great

service by:

Supporting Health & Safety

Professionals through IPD & CPD

Increasing Association with

Government Bodies & Corporates for

developing Safe Work Place

Developing H&S Culture by conducting

events and Health & Safety campaigns.

Our coverage extends in all parts of

Oman making wider Impact influencing

health and safety in changing world.

Oman Branch Events For 2017/2018

2017/2018 Oman Committee

Details of Oman IOSH Team

IOSH Oman branch committee 2017/18

S No Name Position Email ID Contact #

1 Bipin Gautam Chair Bipin.Gautam@capeplc.com 99881505

2 Ali Al Mahrooqi Vice Chair ali.aha.almahrooqi@gmail.com 99417354

3 Rasha Abdelrahim Secretary rashanugud@gmail.com 99252803

4 Kamil Al Lawati Treasurer kamilabuhussain@gmail.com 99312790

5 Sarath Mohan Communications Coordinator energysrt@gmail.com 91271371

6 Peter Mc Nair IPD CPD Coordinator peter@ihsem.com 99112111

7 Mohammed Ali Aboelyazed Executive Committee Member hse_me@yahoo.com 96203464

8 Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal Executive Committee member abkarim.edu@gmail.com 99829029

9 Shailendra Sanap Executive Committee Member sanap.shailendra@gmail.com 97486297

10 Ankur Bhuria Executive Committee Member bhuriaankur84@gmail.com 99224467

11 Sulaiman Al Sulaimi Executive Committee Member alsulaimy@hotmail.com 99022483

Highlights of Branch Events 14th August 17

Q & A Sessions/ Appreciation to Speaker

Networking and Sharing Ideas:

Event Feedback & Analysis

• Total 35 professionals ( 11 Members and 24 Non Members

• attended) representing various companies attended the event.

• Branch Introduction, achievements and forecast plan presented by

• Chair.

• Mr. Abdul Karim Presented on NORM Safety Awareness where it

was an excellent session and good feedback received from the

attendees, it was seen all were keen on the subject.

Excellent: 21, Good: 12 Acceptable: 2, Poor: 0

• Many non Members shown keen interest to join IOSH.

• Good Networking among the groups were seen during the Meeting.

• Motivation level of professionals are seen during the meeting and

good feedback from attendees.

Making Impact and Influencing Health & safety!

Hot Topics for Future Programme

• Attendees Needs Diverse Topics in the events.

• New Debates in Health & Safety and Research.

• Oil & Gas Safety

• Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Management

• Fire Safety & Auditing

• Construction Safety

• Marine Safety

• Safety Culture

• Road Safety

• Process Safety Management

• Oman HSE Laws & Regulations

As per Feedback analysis

Introduction of IOSH: Work 2022

Strategy

Presentation By:

Mr. Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal,

General Manager, Maqshan Oil &

Gas Services

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

NORM Safety Briefing

IOSH – General Meeting

14th August 2017 – Parkinn Hotel – Muscat OMAN

Presentation by

Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

General Manager

Maqshan Oil & Gas Services (SAOC)

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

What is NORM

Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM)

Consist of materials, usually industrial wastes or by-

products enriched with radioactive elements found in

the environment, such

as uranium, thorium and potassium and any of their

decay products, such as radium and radon.

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Where is NORM

Sludge

Scale on Tubular, Valve etc.

Evaporation pond

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Ionising radiation

Ionising radiation (ionizing radiation) is radiation that

carries enough energy to

free electrons from atoms or molecules, thereby ionizing

them. Ionizing radiation is made up of energetic subatomic

particles, ions or atoms moving at high speeds (usually

greater than 1% of the speed of light), and electromagnetic

waves on the high-energy end of the electromagnetic

spectrum.

An ion is an atom, or a molecule, in which the total

number of electrons is not equal to the total number

of protons, giving the atom or molecule a net positive or

negative electrical charge

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Radiation

Radium radionuclides emit alpha and beta

particles as well as gamma rays. The radiation

emitted from a radium 226 atom is 96% alpha

particles and 4% gamma rays. The alpha

particle is not the most dangerous particle

associated with NORM. Alpha particles are

helium nuclei. Alpha particles travel short

distances in air, of only 2–3 cm, and cannot

penetrate through a dead layer of skin on the

human body.

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Radiation

Radiation emitted by NORM

▪ Alpha particles (α)

▪ Beta particles (β)

▪ Gamma rays (y)

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Alfa, Beta & Gamma

Alpha particles : Consist of two protons and two neutrons bound together into a

particle identical to a helium nucleus. They are generally produced in the process

of alpha decay, but may also be produced in other ways.

beta particle : Sometimes called beta ray, is a high-energy, high-

speed electron or positron emitted in the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus,

such as a potassium-40 nucleus, in the process of beta decay.

Gamma rays : Are penetrating electromagnetic radiation of a kind arising from

the radioactive decay of atomic nuclei. It consists of photons in the highest

observed range of photon energy.

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Radiation

However, some radium alpha particle emitters

are "bone seekers" due to radium possessing a

high affinity for chloride ions. In the case that

radium atoms are not expelled from the body,

they concentrate in areas where chloride ions

are prevalent, such as bone tissue. The half-

life for radium 226 is approximately 1,620

years, and will remain in the body for the

lifetime of the human — a significant length of

time to cause damage.

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

NORM Hazard

The hazards associated with NORM are

inhalation and ingestion routes of entry

as well as external exposure where there

has been a significant accumulation of

scales. Respirators may be necessary in

dry processes, where NORM scales and

dust become air borne and have a

significant chance to enter the body.

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal 21

Penetration

Version One 2006

Alpha

Beta

Gamma

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Closed Equipments

▪ Gamma rays penetrate steel and

are measured where scale

accumulates.

▪ Alpha/Beta particles cannot

penetrate steel.

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Open Equipment

▪ Scale may become dislodged and be inhaled when opening NORM contaminated equipment.

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Health Risk

Inhale contaminated scales

Ingest contaminated sludge or debris

Absorb contaminated material

through open cuts or wounds

Alpha & Beta particles have sufficient energy to

damage cells and may lead to lung or bone cancer

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Dose Limit

Classification Dose Limit

Maximum Annual effective dose received from

occupational exposure as a radiological worker (MECA)

10 mSv (MECA)

Annual effective dose received from occupational

exposure as a radiological worker 5 mSv

Classified radiological worker is someone who may

receive an annual effective dose exceeding this limit 2 mSv

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Exposure Limits

Anyone likely to receive a dose exceeding 2

mSv/year shall be classified as a radiation worker

and wear a Thermoluminescent Dose (TLD) Badge

whilst working with NORM. (SP 1170)

The maximum dose a classified radiation worker

may receive in a calendar year is 10 mSv/year as per

MD249/97 and 20 mSv/year according to the Ministry

of Manpower.

As best practice followed by PDO advised to adopt

the lower dose limit. Any worker receiving 10 mSv in

one year shall be removed from working with any

ionising sources. (SP 1170)

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

The Risk

People

Environment

Reputation

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

NORM – Radiation Monitor

Personal Electronic Dosimeter

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

NORM – Radiation Monitor

NORM Meter with dual probe

capabilities; Geiger Muller (GM) and

scintillator

Enables users to monitor wet and

dry NORM.

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Things to do

▪ Approach the handling with care not with fear

▪ Conduct the NORM survey prior to start activity

▪ Follow the NORM Specification issued by the Operators

▪ Implement the NORM Guidelines into work procedures

▪ Prior to start work process the checklist of safety control

▪ Wear designated PPE

▪ Maintain good personal hygiene

▪ Obtain advise from experts

▪ Keep records

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

A best practice introduced to Oil &

Gas Section NORM Waste Management

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Best Practices Highlights

A local community company’s proud

Adopted in PDO operations since 2013

Focused in to the HSE of Radiation

Protection

Practice is addressed to Middle East &

Europe as service brand of Sultanate of

Oman

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

NORM RESPONSE TEAM New control measure on HSE for NORM logistic

In relation to NORM Waste

Management in PDO, Maqshan is the

first company in Oman launch a New

Team to provide the Escort Service for

NORM waste collection and

Transportation is Called “NORM

RESPONSE TEAM”

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

NORM RESPONSE TEAM

Contribution of HSE

The service is a group of radiation analysis

experts

Well equipped vehicle with latest technology

adopted radio nuclide emitting DOES

detection devises,

personal NORM gadgets.

The crew provides the emergency response

and pilot service for NORM logistic service.

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Practices Focussed on

Health & Safety for the People Who

working with radiation environment

Environment protection of Oman

Escort service

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Low potential service high risk

management

The cost to managing the current

best practice in to the service is

higher than the income which is

received from the NORM RESPONSE

SERVICE .

The Challenges

No provision for accountability as per

current regulatory system and code

of practices for NORM support

service

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

The Compromise of challenge lead to best

practice

This initiative become the social

Commitment in Environmental protection,

Commitment on the people of Oman and

NORM Workers in teams of Health & Safety

The Compromise

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Best practice promotion

Promoted Internationally & Locally

Maqshan Occupying the space in International NORM

conference (Europe & Middle East), Waste

Management Conference, HSE Conference

Presentation given via Popup banner, Rollup Banner.

Leaflets , verbal presentation, Demonstration this

Best practice in HSE (As Oman Origin) in Conference

to get awareness about the HSE control Measure &

methodology to be adopted in NORM waste

transportation service

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Best practice promotion

Maqshan participated all NORM series

International conference covering Europe &

Middle East

NORM EUROPE Conference

2013 in London, 2015 in Aberdeen Scotland

(UK),

NORM Middle East Conference

2014, 2015 & 2016 in Abu Dhabi (UAE),

Maqshan shared the best practices adopted in

NORM services in each conference and identified

the challenges facing in this Industry

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Reputation & Acceptance

The practice is Trade Marked and branded in

Oman,

Maqshan received invitation for Participation in

Europe & Middle East NORM Conferences

Invitation received represented as the Expert

panel speaker about the Challenges & Innovation

and initiatives made in NORM

By: Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal

Thank you