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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 [email protected] 99881505
2 Ali Al Mahrooqi Vice Chair [email protected] 99417354
3 Rasha Abdelrahim Secretary [email protected] 99252803
4 Kamil Al Lawati Treasurer [email protected] 99312790
5 Sarath Mohan Communications Coordinator [email protected] 91271371
6 Peter Mc Nair IPD CPD Coordinator [email protected] 99112111
7 Mohammed Ali Aboelyazed Executive Committee Member [email protected] 96203464
8 Abdul Karim Vettiyanickal Executive Committee member [email protected] 99829029
9 Shailendra Sanap Executive Committee Member [email protected] 97486297
10 Ankur Bhuria Executive Committee Member [email protected] 99224467
11 Sulaiman Al Sulaimi Executive Committee Member [email protected] 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.
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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
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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