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ENERGY INTERNATIONAL
Aug/Sept 2011 www.esb.ie/em
P1 – A new perspective on safety learning
ESBI
SINCE ADOPTING ESB’S policy on classification of incident severity, focus has moved from lost-time incidents (LTIs) to High Potential Severity (P1) incidents.
Most ESBEI LTIs result in low severity injuries. But if we focus on P1 incidents, we see a different picture. In 2010, one LTI was classified P1, while a total of 65 incidents had the potential for life-altering consequences to those who were involved. The pattern for 2011 is similar.
ESBEI are working to ensure that each P1 event is examined in order to identify root causes, to maximise learning and to share that learning across the business. Each P1 ‘close-call’ reported contributes to a more robust management of safety.
All P1s are discussed at a monthly Webex safety forum. “Webex provides an ideal opportunity to share safety lessons in a sustainable manner and to aid the adoption of best practice safety standards across the directorate,” explains Generation Operations Manager Nicholas Tarrant.
“We can’t learn from it, if it’s not reported. Hence, we need staff, contractors and visitors to report all incidents so they can be investigated and so the root causes can be addressed - not just for those directly affected in the particular circumstances but for all who could find themselves in a similar situation. Reporting incidents is not about statistics, nor is it for the benefit of management, it is for you.”
ESBEI’s ultimate objective is to eliminate the potential for P1 incidents from its business by acting on the lessons learned from previous incidents.
Graduate wins national IET award
ESB Energy International
PATRICK CROWLEY, GRADUATE Technician with ESB International’s High Voltage Power System Studies group, recently won the Irish final of the Institution of Engineering & Technology’s (IET) ‘Present around the World’ competition.
The ‘Present around the World’ competition offers students, graduates and young professionals who have graduated in the last seven years and are under the age of 35, the chance to develop their presentation skills on a national and international stage by presenting on an engineering or technology related topic.
Patrick’s winning presentation, entitled ‘A study of Photosynthesis under artificial Lighting’, earned him a place in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) finals in Cyprus in June where he narrowly missed out in a place in the world final by coming second.
ESBEI staff conferred with Engineers Ireland titles
Retired staff visit Aghada Station
Marathon-marvel Catherina McKiernan gives chi-running workshop at ESB offices
ESB Energy International
ESB AND ESBI staff took part in a Chi-running workshop with Catherina Mc Kiernan on Saturday 18th June organised by ESB Athletic Club.
Catherina McKiernan is regarded as one of the worlds-best ever cross country runners. She won silver in the World Cross-Country championships four years in succession from 1992 to 1995. In these years, she finished top of the order of merit grand prix table. In 1994, she won the inaugural European Cross Country title. In 1992 and 1996, Catherina represented Ireland at the Olympic Games. In 1997, she moved up to the marathon and ran the fastest debut ever by a woman at the time when she won the Berlin Marathon in a new Irish record of 2.23.44. In April 1998, she became the first Irish person to win the London Marathon. In November of the same year, she broke her own Irish record to win the Amsterdam marathon in a time of 2.22.23, which is the current Irish marathon record. In October 2004 Catherina retired from competitive athletics and In November 2005, she published her biography, ‘Running for My Life’. Catherina is now a qualified Chirunning instructor, teaching the correct mechanics for effortless injury free running.
“Whether you’re an injured runner, a beginner runner, a marathon runner, a triathlete, or someone who runs to stay fit, ChiRunning has helped thousands improve their technique, reduce injury and achieve personal goals.
This was a most enjoyable and informative day. We all arrived at this workshop with a variety of running experience, 5K runners, triathletes and marathon runners and have all gained an understanding of the concept of Chi-running. We have learnt valuable techniques, drills and exercises with an internationally renowned instructor with the benefit of group and one to one tuition.
We had a trial run in Herbert Park where Catherina ensured she ran along with each person at different stages of this run. To quote Catherina ‘Remember a little bit of focus and lots of relaxation will make you a more efficient runner with less impact on your body.’
If you require further information on chirunning you can check out www.catherinamckiernan.com or www.chirunning.com
Rousch 10-year Long Service Awards
