🛠️ Practical HSE Knowledge & Skills You Will Learn from M. S. Akhter

Learn What You Need. Apply What You Learn. Grow with Confidence.

As a safety professional with over 40 years of on-site experience across oil & gas, construction, and heavy industry, I provide real-world, hands-on HSE training that goes far beyond theory. I mentor professionals to not just qualify, but perform.

Here’s a breakdown of the practical HSE knowledge and skills you’ll learn under my mentorship:

✅ 1. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)

What you learn:

• Spotting physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and environmental hazards

• Preparing task-specific HIRAs and job hazard analyses (JHA)

• Using risk matrix tools to prioritize and control risks

• Linking risk assessment to method statements and permits

Why it matters:
This is the core of all safety work—the ability to foresee and control danger before it happens.

✅ 2. Permit-to-Work (PTW) Systems

What you learn:

• Types of permits (hot work, confined space, work at height, electrical isolation, etc.)

• Permit preparation, cross-checking, authorization, and closure

• Integration with method statements and toolbox talks

• Real PTW systems from companies like ADNOC, ARAMCO, QP

Why it matters:
PTW prevents uncontrolled and unsafe work—a must-know for construction and plant operations.

✅ 3. Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

What you learn:

• Steps to report, investigate, and document incidents and near-misses

• Use of 5-Why, Fishbone, and TapRoot methods

• Identifying unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and management failures

• Creating effective corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)

Why it matters:
Helps you prevent repeat incidents and become a solution-oriented safety professional.

✅ 4. Safety Documentation & Report Writing

What you learn:

• Writing clear, professional reports: HIRA, toolbox talks, inspection checklists, incident reports

• Standard safety formats for construction and plant sites

• Audit reports, daily observation logs, and NCR tracking

• How to present safety data to clients, engineers, and auditors

Why it matters:
Documentation is proof of safety compliance and your professionalism.

✅ 5. Toolbox Talks (TBT) & Safety Communication

What you learn:

• How to deliver engaging and site-relevant TBTs

• Using visuals, examples, and local language for impact

• Topics for daily/weekly safety briefings

• Encouraging worker feedback and participation

Why it matters:
Effective communication builds a safety culture and prevents miscommunication on the job.

✅ 6. Emergency Preparedness & Response Planning

What you learn:

• Preparing site-specific emergency plans (fire, gas leak, fall, electrocution)

• Conducting evacuation drills and mock emergencies

• Roles and responsibilities in emergencies

• Coordination with firefighting teams and medical response

Why it matters:
Safety is tested in emergencies—you must be ready.

✅ 7. Work at Height Safety & Fall Prevention

What you learn:

• Scaffold inspection and tagging systems

• Use of full-body harnesses, anchorage, and fall arrest systems

• Safe use of ladders, platforms, man lifts

• Preparing WAH risk assessments and rescue plans

Why it matters:
Falls from height remain a leading cause of fatalities—this is critical knowledge.

✅ 8. Confined Space Entry Safety

What you learn:

• Identifying confined spaces and their hazards

• Gas testing, ventilation, standby person duties

• Use of SCBA, rescue plans, and entry permits

• Conducting mock drills and entry supervision

Why it matters:
Confined space entry is a high-risk activity—requires precision and vigilance.

✅ 9. Fire Safety & Hot Work Control

What you learn:

• Fire triangle, classes of fires, extinguisher use

• Fire watch duties, fire blanket use, isolation before welding

• Fire alarm systems, hydrants, and emergency exits

• Fire drills and fire risk assessment

Why it matters:
Fire incidents can lead to total asset loss and human tragedy—prevention is key.

✅ 10. Site Safety Inspections & Audits

What you learn:

• Conducting routine and surprise site inspections

• Spotting non-conformities and unsafe practices

• Using checklists and rating systems

• Preparing for internal and third-party audits

Why it matters:
Inspections keep the workplace safe and audit-ready at all times.

✅ 11. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Management

What you learn:

• Selecting task-appropriate PPE (respirators, gloves, goggles, FR clothing)

• PPE inspection, training, and maintenance

• PPE issuance records and user compliance tracking

Why it matters:
PPE is the last line of defense—you must manage it effectively.

✅ 12. Construction Safety Essentials

What you learn:

• Excavation safety, trench shoring, barricading

• Lifting and rigging basics

• Electrical safety at site (cabling, DBs, grounding)

• Mobile equipment, crane, and vehicle movement control

Why it matters:
If you’re in construction, these skills are non-negotiable.

🌟 Bonus Skills You Will Also Gain:

• Safety culture development & behavior-based safety (BBS)

• Preparing for ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 audits

• Interacting with clients, consultants, and third-party auditors

• Career planning and job interview readiness in HSE

🧭 What Sets My Training Apart

I don’t teach you just to pass. I teach you to perform, lead, and grow in your HSE career—confidently and practically. Every tool, format, and procedure I share has been used on actual projects in the Middle East, hydrocarbon sectors, and high-risk construction sites.