Operational control in safety ‬!! ️

 ‪ Operational control in safety ‬!! ️

🔹 What is operating control?

Operational control is a set of planned procedures, systems and measures applied to ensure that business is carried out in a safe manner and effective risk management.

👉 “He is the one who determines how the work is carried out safely to prevent accidents. ”

🔹 The main components of operational control

🛠️ 1. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Step-by-step instructions for safe work

• Ensures unification and safety in the execution of tasks

📄 2. WORK PERMIT SYSTEM (PTW)

• Official declaration of high-risk activities

Examples :

• Hot Work Permit

• Enter Confined Space

• Working at heights

⚙️ 3. Engineering controls

• Financial measures to reduce or eliminate risks

Examples :

• The barriers of machinery

• Interlock systems

• Ventilation systems

📋 4. Administrative controls

• Organizational procedures and policies

Examples :

• Training and Competence

• Safety Banners

• Organizing work schedules

🦺 5. Personal Protective Work (PPE)

• The last line of defense

Examples :

• Helmet

• Gloves

• Protective glasses

• Hearing aids

🔹 Practical example

Mission: Grinding Machine Use

✔ Following the SOP

✔ Protective presence for the machine

✔ The worker is trained

✔ Using PPE (glasses - gloves)

✔ having supervision

👉 All of these elements together represent the operational control

🔹 The importance of operational control

✅ Prevents accidents and injuries

✅ Meets compliance with the rules

✅ Improves work efficiency

Fostering a culture of safety ✅

🔹 The basic message

🚨 Identify Risk → Assess Risk → Apply Controls → Work Safely

📍 Procedure

1. Identifying and evaluating risks

• Identifying All Risks

• Assessment of the level of danger

• Identifying the significant risks that need to be manage

2. Identifying the need to control

• Identifying the areas of weakness of control

• The study of circumstances:

• The Ordinary

• Extraordinary

• Emergency

3. Developing the controls

• Preparation of SOPs and action instructions

Includes:

• Safe methods of working

• Run Limits

• Allowed and forbidden

4. Approval of Procedures

• Review and approve all procedures by the Director of Management (HOD)

5. execution

• Applying procedures at the work site

• Includes:

• The Workers

• Contractors

• The Suppliers

6. Networking and training

• Delivery of procedures to all concerned

• Training workers and ensuring understanding

7. Management of Change ( MOC )

• Updating procedures at:

• A change of processes

• Adding new equipment

• Change in location or employment

8. Follow up and review

• Conduct inspections and reviews

• Making sure the control is effective

• Take corrective action

9. Documentation and control records

• Save all:

 • SOPs

• Permits

• The Records

• Making sure it's updated and available