ISSUE 6

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  04 August 2014
Latest HSE Statistics YTD 31 Jusy
  2013 2014
Workplace fatalities
0 0
Non-work related fatalities
0 0
Non-accidental deaths (NADs)
0 0
Lost Time Injuries (LTIs)
0 0
All injuries (excluding first aid cases)
0 0
Motor Vehicle Incidents (MVIs)
0 0
Roll over - MVIs
0 0
Serious MVIs
0 0
Lost Time Injury Frequency (LTIF)
0 0
Life Saving Rules Violations YTD
Journey management
0
Speeding
0
Seatbelts
0
Overriding safety device
0
Working at heights
0
Permit
0
Confined space
0
Lock out tag out
0
Drugs and alcohol
0
Gas testing
0
Latest Class A/B Violations YTD
Class A
0
Class B
0
HSE TIP
Always comply and adhere to the doctor’s referral advice and decision
 

Important News


     
 

2014 has witnessed a slight increase in the number of non-accidental deaths Non Accidental Deaths (NADs) among employees working within the PDO concession areas.
In our drive strive to improve the health management system and minimisze incidencesthe incidence of NADs, the PDO management has introduced a new additional heart risk assessment that is required to be implemented by the Company PDO and its contractors and be incorporated during medical examinations.

   

The PDO Medical Department is conducting a pilot study to evaluate the population profile in relation to the employees’ probability for developing cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years.  The target population is PDO employees and contractors above the age of 40 years.  The aim of this study is to capture high- risk staff and send them for further evaluation, which will reduce future heart attacks and NADs.

 
 

What You Need to Know

 
 
heart risk assessment:

Since January 2014, all new employees who are above 50 years of age have been evaluated with a tread mill test (TMT), or also known as a heart stress test, during their  pre-employment medical examination. Positive results should trigger a referral to heart specialist for evaluation and opinion.

Title two:

Since January 2014, all new employees who are above 50 years of age have been evaluated with a tread mill test (TMT), or also known as a heart stress test, during their  pre-employment medical examination. Positive results should trigger a referral to heart specialist for evaluation and opinion.

Title three:

Since January 2014, all new employees who are above 50 years of age have been evaluated with a tread mill test (TMT), or also known as a heart stress test,
during their  pre-employment medical examination. Positive results should trigger a referral to heart specialist for evaluation and opinion.

 
ISSUE 6

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  04 August 2014
             
 

  • Stop Ssmoking
  • Watch your diet
  • Be careful with alcohol
  • Get active
  • Manage your weight
  • Get your blood pressure and Ccholesterol levels checked regularly
  • Learn to manage your stress level
  • Make sure you can recognisze the early signs of coronary heart disease

 

  • Do not panic, sit and rest
  • Seek help from the  nearest available person
  • Alternatively, seek immediate medical help at the nearest clinic by calling the appropriate number or activate emergency response system by calling 5555 24675555 from Mina Al Fahal and 24385555 from iInterior locations
  • Do not drive
  • Avoid going to your room alone to take a rest

 

The Framingham Heart Calculator is a tool that is readily available online and at no cost. The following is the link to be used by the examining doctor or nurse but interested staff may choose to use it.
http://cvrisk.mvm.ed.ac.uk/calculator/framingham.htm

 
For more information or back issues, please access www.pdo.co.om/hseforcontractors or email Nasra Maamery(MSE51).