Philippine Society of Safety Practitioners Middle East Region (PSSP-MER) http://pssp-mer.org/index.php an organization of 1600+ Filipino safety practitioners and advocates founded and currently based in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:31:19 -0500 English http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Copyright 2010 PSSP-MER "Sagip Buhay-Handog Sa Kababayan" http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2010/07/27/pssp-mer-sagip-buhay-handog-sa-kababayan-/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2010/07/27/pssp-mer-sagip-buhay-handog-sa-kababayan-/ In September 2009 a series of natural disasters pummelled Metropolitan Manila area and the rest of Luzon including the mountainous areas of the Mountain Province, Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Pangasinan and Ilocos Region. Thousands of families in the Philippines were badly affected by typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng. Even the homes of OFW’s families were also seriously damaged.  This disastrous event  in the Philippines activated Saudi-Arabia-based PSSP-MER to initiate action to support our distressed kababayans back home.

 

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]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Professional Safety Management & Career Development http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2010/01/07/professional-safety-management-career-development/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2010/01/07/professional-safety-management-career-development/ The Philippine Society of Safety Practitioners-Middle East Region (PSSP-MER) has successfully completed the last seminar for the year 2009 on December 25, 2009. The topic for the morning workshop was PROFESSIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT and CAREER DEVELOPMENT presented by PSSP-MER President (A), Engr. Levi S. Alejo, a Certified OHSAS 18001 Auditor, Registered HSE Practitioner and a Certified HSE Trainer, accredited by DOLE-BWC of the Philippines.

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]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 Developing a Safety Program http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2010/01/07/developing-a-safety-program/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2010/01/07/developing-a-safety-program/ PSSP-MER recently conducted a seminar workshop attended by more than 200 participants from current members / officers and the news members of the safety society. It is another milestone in the society’s drive to achieve its goal of promoting continuing safety education of its members. The subject “DEVELOPING A SAFETY PROGRAM” was presented on November 27, 2009 @ Dhahran Palace Hotel, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

 

Engr. Clint Vitaliano A. Cabusao, the technical presentor, during his presentation has given the various requirements when Developing a Safety Program.

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]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 Seminar on Pipelines Safety http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/11/10/seminar-on-pipelines-safety/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/11/10/seminar-on-pipelines-safety/ PSSP-MER got another milestone in achieving its goal in promoting continuing education and enhancement of knowledge and skills of the members. Surprisingly, more than 240 participants attended the presentation concerning “Safety on Pipeline Construction, From Start to Finish” presented on October 30, 2009 @ Dhahran Palace Hotel, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Engr. Levi S. Alejo, the technical speaker showcased the overview on various inter-connected activities when starting through completing pipeline construction works.

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On September 25, 2009, the Philippine Society of Safety Practitioners, Middle East Region (PSSP-MER) once again successfully accomplished another seminar workshop on Traffic and Vehicle Safety in Construction Work Zones, presented by the PSSP-MER Founder/Sec. General Renato "Rey" Barraca, Saudi Aramco PMT Department Safety Coordinator & DOLE-BWC accredited safety practitioner.

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]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Seminar on Portable Power Tools Safety http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/11/05/seminar-on-portable-power-tools-safety/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/11/05/seminar-on-portable-power-tools-safety/  

The PSSP-MER conducted a seminar workshop on Portable Power Tools Safety at Dhahran Palace Hotel, Dhahran, KSA last September 25, 2009 attended by PSSP-MER members, officers & Board of Directors. A half day of a detailed & concise explanation on the topic is shared by the resource speaker Mr. Peter Q. Panganiban, a Safety Advisor by occupation, DOLE-BWC accredited safety practitioner & the PSSP-MER Treasurer.

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]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Bless the Schoolchildren http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/09/02/bless-the-schoolchildren/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/09/02/bless-the-schoolchildren/ Schoolchildren scampering for cover or running fast to the nearest possible shade,  and yet still unable to avoid getting wet from the rain. This is a disheartening sight to behold. This scene reminded Peter and Levi their experiences sometime in their lifetime…

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]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS (PIT) SAFETY http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/09/01/powered-industrial-trucks-pit-safety/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/09/01/powered-industrial-trucks-pit-safety/ The Philippine Society Of Safety Practitioners Middle East Region (PSSP-MER) conducted a seminar/workshop on Forklift Safety last August 21, 2009. About 170+ safety practitioners and advocates attended the event at Dhahran Palace Hotel, Dhahran, KSA.

The seminar was presented by Engr. Levi S. Alejo, PSSE-MER Vice Président (Internal Affairs). It is part of PSSP-MER’s commitment to provide continuous safety education to its members.

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]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Asbestos Safety Seminar http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/08/17/asbestos-safety-seminar/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/08/17/asbestos-safety-seminar/ The Philippine Society of Safety Practitioners, Middle East Region (PSSP-MER) conducted a seminar workshop on Asbestos Safety last July 31, 2009, attended by 200 + members. The topic was...

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]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 PSSP-MER High Achievers http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/08/11/pssp-mer-high-achievers/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/08/11/pssp-mer-high-achievers/ Dhahran, KSA. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Training Institute at the University of California, San Diego was tasked by one of the largest oil & gas company in the world to conduct a 2-week "Train the trainer" Program...

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]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Blood-borne Pathogens Safety and Crane & Rigging Safety http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/08/11/-blood-borne-pathogens-safety-and-crane-rigging-safety/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/08/11/-blood-borne-pathogens-safety-and-crane-rigging-safety/ DHAHRAN, KSA: About 230+ safety practitioners and advocates attended the PSSP-MER seminar on "Blood Borne Pathogens" which was held at Dhahran Palace Hotel last June 26, 2009. It tackled the importance of safety awareness for the different harmful and deadly disease...

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]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 PSSP-MER visits their Community Service Recipient Barangay Carolina of Naga City http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/07/11/pssp-mer-visits-their-community-service-recipient-barangay-carolina-of-naga-city/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/07/11/pssp-mer-visits-their-community-service-recipient-barangay-carolina-of-naga-city/

Barangay Carolina in Naga City lies at the foot of Mt. Isarog, a dormant volcano in the Bicol Region. This barangay with the largest land area is the chosen recipient of  Community Service from the PSSP-MER.  The barangay’s Education Outreach Program chaired by Barangay Kagawad Editha Banda is the main focus of the society’s support.

•    Upgrade of the Barangay Library
•    Teodora Moscoso Elementary School (TMES) Chainlink Fence & Gate
•    Modular Chairs for the Educare Center V Program for the remote sitios of the barangay.

]]> Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 PSSP-MER courtesy call to Secretary Marianito D. Roque of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/06/05/pssp-mer-courtesy-call-to-secretary-marianito-d.-roque-of-the-department-of-labor-and-employment-dole/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/06/05/pssp-mer-courtesy-call-to-secretary-marianito-d.-roque-of-the-department-of-labor-and-employment-dole/

Two officers of the Philippine Society of Safety Practitioners, Middle East Region (PSSP-MER) which is also the Middle East Chapter of the Association of Safety Practitioners Inc. (ASPPI-MEC),  paid a courtesy visit to the honorable Secretary Marianito D. Roque of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) last May 18, 2009 at the head office in Intramuros Manila.

This special visit was made possible by the kind arrangement of Director Atty. Brenda L. Villafuerte of the Department of Labor and Employment, Bureau of Working Conditions (DOLE-BWC).

]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 PSSP-MER lectures at the DOLE-BWC http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/06/05/pssp-mer-lectures-at-the-dole-bwc/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/06/05/pssp-mer-lectures-at-the-dole-bwc/ The Philippine Society of Safety Practitioners, Middle East Region (PSSP-MER) which is also the Middle East Chapter of the Association of Safety Practitioners Incorporated (ASSPI-MEC) conducted a two-day seminar for the Regional Technical staff of the Department of Labor and Employment, Bureau of Working Conditions (DOLE-BWC) last May 14 and 15, 2009.  

 The seminar was at the behest of Director Atty. Brenda L. Villafuerte of the Department of Labor and Employment, Bureau of Working Conditions (DOLE-BWC).

]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Congratulations! Class “Magilas” 1st BOSH Graduates of PSSP-MER http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/06/04/congratulations-class-magilas-1st-bosh-graduates-of-pssp-mer/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/06/04/congratulations-class-magilas-1st-bosh-graduates-of-pssp-mer/ Khurais, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In the middle of this Arabian desert frequented almost daily by sandstorms, the worlds biggest oil & gas project (a US$15B Saudi Aramco mega project) is currently on its finishing  stages. From the more that 38,000 (peak) labor force, a group of sixteen (16) highly motivated and safety-oriented Filipinos attended the first BOSH Training Course conducted by the PSSP-MER upon its recognition by the Philippine DOLE-BWC as a Safety Training Organization last February 2009.

Click  here to download the 1st BOSH Graduates of PSSP-MER Newsletter

]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Seminar Workshop on Ergonomics and Heavy Equipment http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/06/04/seminar-workshop-on-ergonomics-and-heavy-equipment/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/06/04/seminar-workshop-on-ergonomics-and-heavy-equipment/ Dhahran Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As early as 5:00 AM in the morning of Friday, 27 Febuary 2009, the 195 attendees to the Seminar Workshop on ERGONOMICS and on HEAVY EQUIPMENT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS started arriving at Dhahran Palace Hotel, the venue of the event. Of special mention is travelled more than 500km by road just to attend the seminar.
The seminar on Occupational Ergonomics was presented by Engr. Levi S. Alejo, the VP for Internal Affairs of PSSP-MER, and a BWC Registered Safety Practitioner. The following were covered in the presentation:
•    The goal of ergonomics and the interrelationships with WMSD and other fields especially Biomechanics.
•    Ergonomics Principles and implementing guidelines
•    The components and the framework of an Ergonomic Program

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]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Lifting in a sandstorm http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/06/03/lifting-in-a-sandstorm-/ http://pssp-mer.org/index.php/blog/post/2009/06/03/lifting-in-a-sandstorm-/ The sand storm is howling at more than 44kph from the north of Saudi Arabia since yesterday but it has reached its maximum at the Khurais Projects only today.

Once the windspeed reaches more than  20mph/32kph, lifting activities shall stop in all Saudi Aramco sites. This is in compliance to the safety requirements of SA GI 7.028 and the SA  Safety Handbook on  page 31.

 

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