06.10.16

PRESENTED BY MIKE FARROW AND DEAN SIMPSON

Examine the role of the MSA.

Explore the attributes of the MSA.

Discuss the daily challenges.

INTRODUCTION

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Medic and Medic Safety Advisor (MSA) backgrounds.

Roles and responsibilities.

Discuss the challenges and considerations of the MSA role.

Discuss Medic’s transferable skills and how these apply to the safety role.

SCOPE

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The Offshore Medics role has been in a constant state of flux since the 1970`s.

No clear defined roles and responsibilities.

Not considered to be part of the management team.

Questionable levels of competency.

BACKGROUND

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Background.

Experience.

WHO ARE WE?

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The Offshore teams skills and experience are varied, our careers were nurtured within the National Health Service and Defence Medical Service, enabling each team member to bring a unique skill set to the team.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

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BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

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BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

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8 Nurses (1 Midwife) 6 Ex-Military Medics

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

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3 Ex-Military Nurses

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BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Team members have between 3 & 30 years Offshore experience.

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BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Medic Safety Advisor

Safety PromotionAuditAction trackingSafety Rep facilitationIncident Investigation Environmental AdviceAdministration

PRIMARY ROLEEmergency Medical ResponsePrimary Health CareFirst Aid/Emergency Response TrainingOccupational Health SurveillanceMedical Stores and EquipmentPastoral Care

COSHHRadiation ProtectionAsbestosPot Water/LegionellaHAVSNoiseManual HandlingDSE AssessmentFace Fit TestingHealth Promotion

Communication skills.

Problem solving.

Investigation of clinical incidents / root cause analysis.

Working within a multidisciplinary team.

Clinical knowledge underpinning advice on OH matters.

Confidentiality (Trust).

Managing conflict.

Advocate for Health & Safety.

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MEDIC + SAFETY ADVISOR

Offshore: Integrated part of the Offshore management team.

Peers: Medics/MSA’s/HSEA’s.

Onshore: Onshore HSSE Team/Medical Advisor/Topside Doctors.

SUPPORT

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Primary/prehospital care.

Safety Audit.

New Arrival Safety Brief.

Advice (COSHH, Noise, Asbestos).

Radiation Protection Supervisor.

Pot water/Legionella Management.

Permit /Management Meetings.

Safety Alerts.

Investigations.

Promoting a Positive Safety Culture (Fundamental 12 Human Factors).

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN MSA

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TRAINING FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE

Annual Wellness Program September to October.

Online Wellness Centre – Viverae.

Monthly newsletter – online from Viverae.

Entier – provision of Wellness Dish of the day on and offshore.

Offshore – employee support from platform MSAs/medics.

ANNUAL WELLNESS AT APACHE

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PROMOTING SAFETY CULTURE

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CHALLENGES

Maintaining clinical knowledge and skills.

Balancing Medical and Safety duties

Credibility as a Safety Advisor.

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CHALLENGES

The Medic role ALWAYS takes PRIORITY!

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MEDIC + SAFETY ADVISOR

Questions?

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