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Health Safety Security Review Middle East weekly digest - 19th - 23rd November

Events

Max pixel for HSSR 307Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on Health Safety Security Review Middle East, from 19th - 23rd November

Cyber liability concerns hinder implementation of unmanned ships 

There is uncertainty surrounding liability issues relating to unmanned ships when a vessel is involved in an incident due to cyber-attack, according to a new report from global law firm Clyde & Co and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST). Click here to read the full story.  

BAUER Group to expand the world’s biggest constructed wetland treatment plant in Oman 

The BAUER Group has been awarded the contract to expand the world’s biggest industrial constructed wetland in the Sultanate of Oman on behalf of Petroleum Development Oman (PDO). Click here to read the full story.  

Honeywell launches new connected gas detector

Honeywell has announced a new connected gas detector available in the Middle East. Click here to read the full story.   

New DNV GL software more accurately predicts behaviour of toxic clouds 

The latest release of Phast, DNV GL’s software for process hazard analysis, brings in a new dispersion model that increases accuracy in predicting the movement of certain types of toxic clouds. Click here to read the full story.  

Prysmian Group provides fire-resistant cables for Louvre Abu Dhabi 

Prysmian Group has supplied around 500km of FP fire resistant cables for the Louvre Abu Dhabi, aiming to ensure better operating condition for the emergency teams. Click here to read the full story.  

NYU Abu Dhabi partners with Daman for better healthcare access in the UAE 

Daman, the health insurance provider in the UAE, has partnered with NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)’s Public Health Research Centre (PHRC), aiming to collaborate on broader promotion and support of the UAE healthy future study. Click here to read the full story.  

PervasID launches passive RFID solution 

PervasID, the RFID technology company, has announced a single source solution that aims to detect, read and monitor RFID tags with an expected accuracy rate of 99 per cent. Click here to read the full story.  

NEBOSH Environmental Awareness at Work qualification now available in Arabic 

This introductory-level qualification is suitable for employees at all levels, is now available in Arabic after increasing demand. Click here to read the full story.  

Human factors need to be taken into account when addressing safety. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

H.E. Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, director general of Dubai Government Human Resources Department. (Image source: DGHR)

Source: SafeStart

The RealWear Navigator Z1. (Image source: RealWear)

The Al Khobar 2 SWRO desalination plant located in Saudi Arabia. (Image source: ACCIONA)

The new uvex phynomic cut glove range is manufactured in Germany using 3D hand ‘formas’ to mimic the contours of the hand. (Image source: uvex)

The GS700 incorporates the capability to detect H2, in addition to its existing ability to detect natural gas. (Image source: Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection))

The campaign focuses on keeping construction sites clean. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The new uvex phynomic cut glove range is manufactured in Germany using 3D hand ‘formas’ to mimic the contours of the hand. (Image source: uvex)

QatarEnergy LNG's CEO at the Safety Day. (Image source: QatarEnergy LNG)

H.E. Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, director general of Dubai Government Human Resources Department. (Image source: DGHR)

The Tab-Ex 04 Pro DZ2 / D2. (Image source: Pepperl+Fuchs)

The Al Khobar 2 SWRO desalination plant located in Saudi Arabia. (Image source: ACCIONA)

Source: SafeStart

Both municipalities said they were committed to advancing HSE practices in the country.

The project will have an expected annual processing capacity of 900,000 tonnes of waste, making it one of the region’s largest. (Image source: EWEC)

There are a diverse range of factors to consider from suspension, soft textile materials, vented or non-vented models, to heat regulation accessories, size and aesthetics. (Image source: MSA Safety)

The workshop focused on safety in construction as well. (Image source: ICC)

The new partnership will enable HMi Elements to tap into Cobic-Ex’s global network. (Image source: HMi Elements)

Sarah Hutcheon, product development manager, OPITO. (Image source: OPITO)

To improve differentiation, hard hats can be customised with different colours and logos. (Image source: MSA Safety)

The new harness comes with integrated trauma suspension relief straps in leg pads. (Image source: Guardian)

Human factors need to be taken into account when addressing safety. (Image source: Adobe Stock)