Mar 2011 - NatSteel

A bimonthly publication of
NatSteel Holdings Pte Ltd
MICA (P) No. 171/07/2010
Mar 2011
NatSteel has reorganised itself so as to achieve
greater heights of excellence as one unified organisation.
Within this new organisation, a Corporate Centre has been formed
to deliver synergistic benefits through collaboration.
But what are the roles and responsibilities of
each function in the Corporate Centre?
Find out in Page 2 and 3.
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has reorganised itself so as to achieve greater
N atSteel
heights of excellence as one unified organisation.
Value
Creation
Within this new organisation, a Corporate Centre has
been formed to deliver synergistic benefits through
collaboration. But what are the roles and responsibilities
of each function in the Corporate Centre? Nancy Ng, HRD
(Project lead for C3) speaks to various heads to find out
more.
In the first part of this series, Tan Mong Nguang (TMN),
Head of Corporate Safety and Eng Poh Tzan (EPT), Head of
Corporate Total Quality Management (TQM), share with us
the role and purpose of their functions in the Corporate
Centre, as well as their upcoming plans.
Eng Poh Tzan – Head of Corporate TQM
Q1:
CONTENTS
cover story
2&3 Achieving excellence as One NatSteel
news bytes
4 Rewards & Recognition: February and
March recipients
4 TCoC: Gifts & Donations
learning & development
5 Learning Fiesta:
Empower yourself with skills!
overseas mills
6 NSV commits to the TCoC
6 NSAU affected by floods and cyclone
work life
7 Who says geeks can’t have fun?
8 Strengthening our partnership with SPD
8 Continuing our support for SPD
9 Start the year with a big heart
9 Tossing for luck and fortune
10 The Urban Challenge!
10 Cycling our hearts out!
environment, safety & health
11 Fight against Dermatitis!
12 Water management for a sustainable future
What is the role and purpose of your business
function in the Corporate Centre?
TMN: Corporate Safety works to bring the best practices
from the Tata Group and other external bodies such
as WorldSteel and DuPont to NatSteel.
Within the NatSteel Group, we will also share our
knowledge and experience in Singapore – such as
standards and practices for safety processes and
results – with NatSteel Australia (NSAU) / Best Bar
(BB), NatSteelVina (NSV) and NatSteel Xiamen (NSX).
Exemplary safety standards will be established for
the entire NatSteel Group.
EPT: Corporate TQM’s role is to cultivate a structured
improvement culture throughout the NatSteel
Group. The Tata Business Excellence Model (TBEM)
and Knowledge Management (KM) will be two of
the tools used for the continuous improvement
process.
Starting with Singapore, the Project Management
Office (PMO) under TQM will also improve the
prioritisation and implementation of action plans
for the various initiatives and strategies.
Q2:
How do you think the Corporate Centre can add
value to each country’s operations?
TMN: Corporate Safety aims to bring all business units
to the same level of understanding of safety and
develop a strong safety culture across the Group.
We will also make use of the IT systems to support
all future safety initiatives.
Our goal is to enable NatSteel to be as good as the
rest of the Tata Steel Group in terms of safety.
EPT: TQM will lead the culture of continuous
improvement across the Group using a standard
framework which is customised to each business
unit. We will provide a platform for cross-country
learning of best practices from within and outside
the Group.
Tan Mong Nguang – Head of Corporate Safety
Q3:
What are the key activities or projects
coming up?
TMN: Going forward, Corporate Safety will do a safety
dipstick survey. A Senior Management Meeting
for the group will also be initiated to set Key
Performance Indicator and LTIF targets. After
which, Corporate Safety will follow up with
action plans to achieve those targets.
From now until April, Corporate Safety will be
conducting preliminary discussions and audits
for NSV and NSX. To jump start the process, we
will train five to seven STOP champions per
company. After reviewing the structure for the
Group, we will set up the SEMS system in
NSAU/BB, NSX and NSV.
Senior management will also draw up plans for
the next three years with inputs and support
from the various country managers.
EPT: TQM has scheduled a list of events. Coming up in
June, NatSteel Singapore will participate in the
TBEM external assessment. There will also be a
JN Tata internal assessment for NSV, NSAU/BB
and NSX in Q4 2011. To prepare and equip our
employees for the improvement initiatives, we
will organise a series of TBEM training and KM
Introductory courses in Q2 and H2 of FY2012
respectively. nsh
7 ESH quiz results
12 ESH quiz
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learning & development
Rewards & Recognition: February and March recipients
Learning Fiesta: Empower yourself with skills!
By Nancy Ng, HRD
Employer
of Choice
us join hands to congratulate the following
L etcolleagues
who have exemplified superior
performance, took initiative, or helped
improve operations.
Soh Yip Seng (right)
GSD, Singapore
Category: Taking Initiative
Soh Yip Seng offered ideas for the
installation of energy-saving light
bulbs during the Click Room
renovation. He rendered his help
readily and clarified any enquiry that
had arisen. When the initial solution
proposed was deemed infeasible, he also came up with
alternatives to accommodate to specific requests. In
addition, he offered to install and configure the room’s
sound system although it was not within his scope of
work.
If you would like to recommend any colleague for the
Rewards & Recognition programme, please submit your
nomination to Theresa Lim, HRD right away. We would
love to share your stories with others!
Chong Soo Hian (right)
ISVC, Singapore
Category: Taking Initiative
In the process of renovating the
Click Room, Chong Soo Hian gave
ideas on how the power sources on
the floor should be arranged, based
on the types of training that would be conducted.
Additionally, he gave advice on the IT equipment that
would be most suitable for NatSteel’s future training
requirements.
Edward Tey
CAGING, Singapore
Categories: Superior Performance &
Taking Initiative
As the secretary of the Incident
Investigation sub-committee, Edward
has shown his proactiveness and dedication by helping
others in the committee and ensuring that all initiatives
run by the committee are running smoothly. In
particular, he co-organised the Incident Investigation
training for about 550 trainers and trainees last
November, and also dedicated his time and effort to the
IT SEMS user testing last October. nsh
TCoC: Gifts & Donations
By Terence Ng, PROC
Corporate
Citizenship
The Clause
NSH and I will not receive1 or
offer2 any gifts3 / donations
either directly or indirectly4 in
order to grant or obtain
business favours5.
Similarly, we also should not offer gifts or donations to
our stakeholders, particularly customers, government
officials and regulators.
Effective Learning Need Analysis
The class learned to use various data collection tools to
collect data for accurate learning need analysis. They also
found out how to use different techniques to further
analyse individuals’ and departments’ learning needs and
align them to the organisation’s needs and goals.
Project Management for Project Managers
Through intensive discussions and exercises, participants
learned to better define and plan projects while nimbly
anticipating and responding to issues during
implementation. The class put their new-learnt project
management skills to the test with an interesting car
model building exercise.
Human Resource Management –
A Line Manager/Supervisor’s Perspective
Managing manpower well is crucial for managers and
supervisors to be effective leaders. Participants at the
workshop picked up essential tools and concepts such as
interviewing techniques for recruitment and selection and
performance management framework through role plays
and discussions.
How to be an Outstanding Supervisor
Participants picked up skills that will enable them to
become outstanding supervisors, such as effective team
communication and teamwork facilitation, through a
series of activities. In one such activity, participants had
the opportunity to apply their new-learnt skills by
constructing a tower using the least amount of materials
in teams.
WSQ Apply Continuous Process Improvement
Not only did the class learned evaluation methods and
improvement implementation techniques, they also
learned to identify improvement opportunities by
applying the continuous improvement process concepts
through brainstorming and developing improvement
goals for the organisation.
WSQ Apply Quality System
The class learned about the importance of quality systems
and how they can incorporate and apply these systems in
their daily work. nsh
Management and Work Processes” was held from 14 to
25 Feb 11 to further strengthen NatSteel’s capabilities in
productivity.
Value
Creation
These gifts can be any items of value, beyond a
stipulated limit. Examples include a ticket to a sporting
event, an entertainment event or a play (where the
company is not involved or a sponsor), a non-business
meal, a bottle of liquor, a free service, a special discount,
or an all-expenses-paid trip, which is not connected to
official business, to a conference or trade show.
Even if these gifts and donations are given and offered
indirectly through our families, close relatives or friends,
people or organisations with whom we have business,
personal or political relations, they should not be
accepted.
1
2
The workshops provided opportunities for
employees to empower themselves with
skills and helped them enhance their existing
competencies and skills. Merywn Tan, HRD
shares the highlights.
3
4
What does the clause mean?
There are instances where contractors, vendors,
consultants, suppliers or business contacts who seek to
do business with NatSteel, would offer gifts or donations
to us, which can be intended or perceived to obtain
uncompetitive favours for the conduct of business. We
should not receive or accept such donations and gifts.
line with Singapore’s drive to increase productivity, a
I nLearning
Fiesta themed “Productivity – through People
Business favours include employing people or retaining
their services at the company’s expense. All company
transactions should be handled objectively and be in the
company’s best interests.
5
However, there are instances where employees may,
with full disclosure, accept and offer nominal gifts,
provided such gifts are customarily given and are of a
commemorative nature. nsh
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work life
NSV managers
signing on the
TCoC Pledge,
pledging their
suppor t to the code
NSV commits to the TCoC
By Nguyen Tu Lan, NSV
Tata Code of Conduct (TCoC) was officially launched in NatSteelVina (NSV)
T he
on 28 Mar 11, in the presence of Group Ethics Counsellor, Chuah Yak Ngi.
To ensure that everyone understood the TCoC fully, Hoang Duc Thien, Chief
Accountant and a member of the NSV Board of Directors gave a presentation
on the Tata Values and the 25 clauses under the TCoC. This was followed by
Chuah Yak Ngi who spoke about Management of Business Ethics and the
journey ahead.
Managers then signed on the TCoC on behalf of their departments,
pledging their commitment to uphold the TCoC as a guide on the values,
ethics and business principles expected of them in their personal and
professional conduct. Similar pledges will also be taken at the
departmental level for all staff. The General Director, Chin Kong Tad
ended the launch with a reaffirmation of the company’s commitment
and reiteration of the importance of TCoC.
Who says geeks can’t have fun?
By Chua Hock Sing, ISOL
not the staff from InfoTech Services (IS). For
C ertainly
their recent retreat to Batam Island, everyone
participated actively in a slew of fun-filled activities
designed by some of the department’s staff. The aim of
these activities was to build and improve teamwork,
communication and cohesiveness among staff in the
department.
NSV GD, Chin Kong Tad (right) hand
ing
over the signed TCoC pledge to Chua
h Yak Ngi,
demonstrating the company’s comm
itment
towards the TCoC
With the new financial year coming up, Dr Loye Tuan Hon,
Senior Vice President, ISOL, took the opportunity to
present NatSteel’s FY 12 directions and initiatives. The
upcoming plans for IS were also shared and discussed.
Dr Loye presenting
NatSteel and IS’
FY 12 plans
The launch was attended by NSV’s Board of Directors and managers. nsh
TCoC briefing in the factor
NSAU affected by floods and cyclone
was hit by a series of natural disasters
Q ueensland
earlier this year. Fortunately, the impact to NatSteel
Australia (NSAU) was minimal, although operations
were affected. Glenis Viegas, NSAU, shares the details.
Queensland Floods
Significant flooding occurred in many areas of
Queensland during Dec 10 and Jan 11, with three
quarters of the state declared a disaster zone. It was
Brisbane’s worst flooding in more than 100 years.
The Brisbane site was shut for a few days. Although the
site itself was safe from the floods, its surrounding
suburbs were inundated by water, which isolated the
site. We also had water into the Rocklea Yard, which is
the storage facility for our stock from the wharf, and
damage was done to the hard drawn wire stocks.
However, the Sunshine Coast branch managed to remain
open for most of the week.
y for workers
Initial reports from our Service Centre in Townsville
suggested that they had escaped most of the storm.
However, the Service Centre did endure some damage,
with roller doors / frames being pulled out of the wall,
the gate ripped out and ventilation fans on the roof
blown off. Repairs have since been completed.
Games were de
signe
to encourage sta d
ff
to get out of th
eir
comfort zone an
d
be creative.
Tok Choon Huay, Senior Vice President, ISOL, also
presented the department’s engagement survey results
and focused on action plans for closing the gaps.
During the “IT Huddle”, groups were formed to discuss
and generate ideas to improve on people engagement
in IS.
Special thanks to the HR facilitators, Merywn Tan and
Theresa Lim; guest-of-honour, Tan Man Ee, Senior Vice
President, SCM, who is the former head of IS, and all IS
staff for making the retreat a fruitful and memorable
one! nsh
Healthy discussions
among IS staff
Of great concern was the risk of flood, as our site is not
far from the Bohle River where river levels were
expected to increase. Although the power and
telephone lines were down, we managed to keep
regular contact with our employees and got
confirmation that everyone was safe and that their
homes were secure.
The IS Team!
The cultural sharing ses
sion
enabled the department
staff to understand and
appreciate one another
better.
Eventually, we were back in action on 7 Feb 11 after
power was restored to the site.
Whilst the floods were devastating, recovery work is
underway and Queenslanders were able to take comfort
in the thousands of volunteers who were willing to roll
up their sleeves and help in what has been a marathon
clean-up.
ES H qu i z r e s u l t s
n o . 07/2010
Congratulations to the 50 lucky winners! A $10 NatCafe voucher awaits you!
The winners’ list will be put up on the Intranet and ESHD will notify you either through email or your supervisor to collect your prize.
Our thoughts go out to those most impacted by these
floods. However, we are grateful that in the case of most
of our employees, the damage was minimal.
Cyclone Yasi
Cyclone Yasi was the most powerful cyclone to hit
Queensland in recent years. Crossing the Northern
Queensland coast around Townsville on 2 Feb midnight
and moving inland, it caused significant damage to
areas in its path.
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1. Name (any) two causes of hazards associated with oxy-fuel
gas equipment:
a. Presence of flammable substances at the work area
b. Unsafe use of lighted gas torch
c. Gas leaks from hoses, valves and other equipment
d. Flashbacks
e. The unsafe handling of oxygen
2. Name (any) two safe operating procedures when using
oxy-fuel gas equipment:
a. Visually examine all equipment and fittings before use
b. Check hoses for cuts, cracks and other defects
c. Wear the necessary personal protective equipment
d. Check that there is no flammable substances nearby
e. Purge the hoses individually before lighting the gas torch
f. Use only flint guns or spark lighters to light the gas torch
g. Lay out hoses properly to prevent them from coming into contact with
heat sources
h. Secure all gas cylinders to prevent them fromnatsteel
being knocked
down
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keep them at a safe distance from heat sources
i. Ensure fire-fighting equipment are readily available for immediate use
j. Shut off gas valves at cylinders and disconnect hoses from supply valves
when operation ceases
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performances from
Oon Choon Lai (in picture
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MQC, and Lee Ek Ngo,
PROC, get all of us
singing and clapping
along with them.
work life
Our calligraphy expert,
Koh Lok Lan, MBM,
has helping to pen
calligraphy at the event
for the past few years.
Strengthening our partnership with SPD
By Sharon Aw, HRD-Corp Comms
Corporate
Citizenship
Start the year with a big heart!
By Sharon Aw, HRD-Corp Comms
of the Physically Disabled (SPD)
T isheaSociety
familiar name to many of us in NatSteel.
But do you know how our adopted charity
helps its clients? What kind of programmes
do they offer and what are the facilities they have?
Chit Nyi Nyi Hlyne (in picture), ISVC,
and many of the other volunteers
specially learned balloon
twisting for this event.
Kudos to them for making
the effort!
Koon Beng Kin (centre), SMD
and Henry Ng (right), COM
interacting with children
through games
The SPD Education Programme Award Presentation
Ceremony held on 28 Jan 11 at the SPD Ability Centre
was an eye-opener for the 34 NatSteel management and
staff who volunteered at the event. Through a tour of the
facilities and interaction with SPD’s staff and
beneficiaries, our NatSteel volunteers gained a better
understanding of SPD’s work and how our support to
SPD has benefitted the society.
This year was the third time we sponsored the
NatSteel-SPD Bursary Awards. At the event, President &
CEO Vivek Kamra gave a speech, following which COO
Joseph Yong presented some $90,000 in bursary awards
to 129 students with physical disabilities or disabled
parents.
the most meaningful ways of starting
O netheofnew
year would be by sharing joy with
Our volunteers
distributing food during
refreshment time
the less privileged in society.
Mr Joseph Yong (extreme right)
presenting the bursary awards on
behalf of NatSteel, together with
Guest-of-Honour Mr Koo Tsai Kee
(extreme left), Minister of State
for Defence and Member of
Parliament for Tanjong Pagar GRC
Some 25 NatSteel volunteers celebrated the
Lunar New Year with the residents of the St
Joseph’s Home (SJH) on 9 Feb 11. The
residents thoroughly enjoyed themselves –
there were dance and song performances by
the NatSteel volunteers, as well as group
games with attractive prizes that they were
able to participate in. Each SJH resident was
also given a goodie bag consisting of
mandarin oranges, bottled chicken essence
and an ang pao.
NatSteel
volunteers
distributing
goodie bags
to all
residents
“I am glad to be part of the team who brings
happiness to the SJH residents. It is
heartening that a small effort on our part can
bring smiles to the others,” said Lee Ek Ngo,
PROC. nsh
Mr Vivek Kamra sharing
a personal anecdote on
how helping people with
disabilities is a cause
close to his heart
On behalf of NatSteel, Mr Vivek Kamra, President & CEO,
presented the cheque of $120,000 to SPD during the
'live' SPD Charity Show on 13 Mar 11.
Inspired by the song
performances, one of
the residents decides
to have a go at
belting a song.
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their dinner and use this
opportunity to interact
with them.
Tossing for Luck and Fortune
By Theresa Lim, HRD and Zhang Yong Fu, TECH (SRC Committee)
Besides NatSteel’s monetary contribution, our volunteers
also helped out in a variety of ways, from pushing
wheelchairs to twisting balloons, penning calligraphy and
manning game stalls.
he noise was deafening as 150 staff shouted auspicious
T phrases
together, wishing for prosperity, luck and good
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the test
creative skills to
Said one of the volunteers, Jean V Carles, ISOL:”It was a
fulfilling experience to contribute and be involved. When I
was at the lobby to welcome the award recipients, I could
see the happy faces of the children when they saw so
many people present to support them. The children were
so proud of what they have accomplished and eager to
share what they have done.”
Our greatest appreciation to all our NatSteel volunteers
who have made the event a success! nsh
Mr Vivek Kamra, handing the
cheque of $120,000 to SPD's
Honorary Treasurer,
Mr Soh Chee Keong, in the
presence of Senior Minister
Goh Chok Tong
fortune in the coming year while tossing Yu Sheng
during the Chinese New Year Toss 2011.
In the spirit of the occasion, 14 long tables were joined to
form the NatSteel ‘dragon’ where staff crowded around for
the toss. The excitement in the air was evident as the
cheers got increasingly louder and the Yu Sheng was
tossed higher and higher.
Before the toss, staff exhibited their creative talents by
rearranging the Yu Sheng based on the Lunar New Year
theme; Yu Sheng was made into shapes of rabbits, clowns
and auspicious words like ‘fu’ or luck in Chinese. After the
toss, staff at each table also competed to finish their Yu
Sheng in the shortest time.
Sheng:
Tossing the Yu
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Mr Eng Poh Tzan
Continuing our support for SPD
ince 2007, NatSteel has been supporting the SPD as
S part
of our Building Beyond Borders corporate social
responsibility programme. This strong partnership is
set to continue with a further donation of $120,000 to
SPD, which will be used to fund the NatSteel-SPD
Bursary Awards for the next two years.
Corporate
Citizenship
eng:
Eating the Yu Sh
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wh
e
se
to
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It’s tim
st!
can eat the faste
Said Tan Jo, MSP, who was part of the Fastest Toss team:
“Thank you Sports & Recreation Club (SRC), for bringing
the festive spirit to NatSteel! It looks like a lucky year
ahead for us with this promising start (winning the Fastest
Toss).”
At the end of the event, all participants were also given a
pair of oranges for good luck and prosperity.
The Chinese New Year Toss 2011 was organised by the SRC
on 11 Feb 11. nsh
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work life
environment, safety & health
The Urban Challenge!
Fight against Dermatitis!
By Felicia Liu, AMS (SRC Committee)
By Dr Lee Lay Tin, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Day in the heart of Orchard Road? That’s right!
A ctive
Some 30 teams raced through Orchard Road to try to
earn the most points from 50 challenges during SRC’s
Active Day II – The Urban Challenge held on 9 Mar 11.
gress
Teamwork in pro
Congratulations to all the teams and see you at the next
Active Day!
Where shall we go next?
irit” “I smell Team Sp designed
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Di
ld
Go
The
own T-shirts!
and wore their
Sunflower
The Shearheads & Cutterp
illows
ing sessions
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to
ce
ra
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th
re
befo
rservence
stamina and pe
By Brian Chong, SMD (SRC Committee)
he NatSteel contingent consisting of 24 staff battled
T through
40km as they strived to complete the OCBC
The sky was sti
ll dark when
Mr Eng (left) ar
rived.
the right is Jeffr Standing on
ey Ng, CAGING
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produce itch, pain, redness or swelling. Sometimes the skin
becomes dry, flaky or scaly or there may even be blisters or
wheals.
Skin diseases at work
Skin diseases at work, also known as Occupational
Dermatitis, are skin conditions caused by or made worse by
the work environment. It is the second most common
occupational disease in Singapore.
The agents that cause Occupational Dermatitis can be the
same as the other skin diseases. However, the skin condition
usually improves when one is away from work.
Prevention of Dermatitis
• Know all the chemicals you are in contact with or present in
your home and immediate workplace. You should avoid
them if you are allergic to them.
If you wish to find out more about Dermatitis, do approach
the Occupational Health Unit. nsh
HEARING PROTECTION AWARENESS
Cycle Singapore 2011, Nissan Challenge on 6 Mar 11!
The race started from Singapore Flyer to East Coast
and back.
It has not been easy; many of them have been training
hard for several weekends before the race to prepare for
the 40km challenge. Said Chung Yuan Mei, MESH, who
organised the training sessions:
“The training we went
through was definitely a
worthwhile effort. The race
was an exciting, thrilling
and exhilarating experience
for everyone!”
• Read the Safety Data Sheet of all
chemicals you are handling and
comply with the recommended
precautionary measures.
• Wear the appropriate personal
protective equipment such as gloves,
overalls and face shields. The type of
equipment to be used depends on the A ‘General Awareness
on Dermatitis’
chemical handled. They must be kept
workshop was
conducted by Dr Lee,
in good condition and cleaned or
Head & Senior
washed regularly.
Consultant of
Occupational Health
• Keep yourself clean. This is the most
Dept in Tan Tock Seng
important way of preventing
Hospital on 24 Feb 11.
occupational skin disease. Dirty work
clothes must be changed after work.
You must immediately wash your
hands thoroughly after contact with
any chemical. It is better to use gentle
liquid soap and avoid abrasive or
herbal soap. If possible, bathe during
work breaks and before going home.
• Use moisturisers daily if you are handling chemicals
which can cause the skin to become dry, such as solvents
and talcum powder if handling fiberglass.
• Consult a doctor and inform your supervisor whenever
you have a skin problem which you think is due to work
conditions. Do not apply cream or ointment unless they are
prescribed as they may aggravate the skin condition.
• Allergic Contact Dermatitis
This occurs when the skin develops an allergic reaction that
is triggered by the body’s immunity system. It is specific to
people who are sensitive to the chemicals.
Allergies can be caused by chemicals in hair dye, cosmetics
and cement, nickel and chrome present in metal, and
natural rubber latex present in gloves and boots. The cause
of the allergy can be diagnosed by a skin patch test or skin
prick test.
Black Swans
Cycling our hearts out!
Dermatitis is the most common skin disease. It
Contact
causes eczema (inflammation of the skin) which can
There are two main types of Contact Dermatitis:
• Irritant Contact Dermatitis
This is caused by direct exposure to certain chemicals.
eams!
The top three t
What’s on the headlines?
“Welcome to
Singapore
Award”
for Azkals
Bragging rights go to Sunflower, Black Swans and The
Shearheads & Cutterpillows for being the top teams!
The NatSteel co
ntingent
participat
OCBC Cycle Sing ing in the
apore 2011,
Nissan Challen
ge
Each participant finished the race with a proud smile on
our faces and a medal in their hands!
The participants would like to thank special guest Mr
Eng Poh Tzan, Chief Quality Officer, who went to the
starting point early in the morning before 7am to show
his support and cheer them on. Thanks Mr Eng!
nsh
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natsteel bulletin mar 11
12
environment, safety & health
Water Management for a Sustainable Future
By Choo Swee Soon, CCD
teel mills are one of the largest industrial users of
S water.
Usage of water for cooling products and
Since 2008, NatSteel has also switched to using NEWater
for our major water cooling processes. NEWater enables
us to attain better water efficiency, achieve lower water
consumption and increase savings in operational and
maintenance costs by as much as 20%.
equipment is essential in the process of converting
raw materials into finished steel goods.
NatSteel has been making every effort to manage
our water usage. We can reduce water demand
and thereby reduce cost. This is through
improving efficiency of water use, increasing
water reuse and recycling water in the various
processes of steel manufacturing. Some of
the water management practices that we
have successfully implemented over the
years include:
As NEWater is ultra-clean and pure, we are able to
operate our water systems at the highest
permissible cycles of concentration and achieve
higher water efficiency with a well-designed
water treatment programme and proper
procedures for blow down (a process where
water is removed from a water cooling
system to reduce the build-up of impurities).
1. Monitoring the water usage pattern
for all major water systems. This
allows us to evaluate how we use
water and find ways not only to
conserve, but to reuse.
2. Ensuring prompt identification
and fixing of leaks.
3. Using water-efficient fittings
(such as basin taps, flushing
cisterns, showers and urinals flush
valve) where applicable.
4. Reusing water from systems that
require higher-quality water for those that use
lower-quality water.
5. Refurnishing cooling towers with efficient drift
eliminators.
6. Harvesting rain water as makeup water for water
cooling systems. This has helped us to keep water
demand low.
Better water efficiency means less water
being used and less cost incurred for
water consumption. Savings directly
derived from reduction in water usage
are complemented by the lower rates of
NEWater and the exemption of NEWater
from water conservation tax.
Recently, NatSteel has also started using
NEWater for other applications, notably
our MESH equipment cooling systems and
CAB toilet flushing system.
As individuals, all of us can help reduce water usage too.
Reporting of water leakages is one such simple act that
everyone can do. So, play your part in conserving this
value resource for a sustainable future! nsh
NatSteel planned a series of activities to
drive greater awareness for Earth Hour 2011
and the protection of the environment.
Find out in the next issue what we have done.
ESH qu iz
no. 02/2011
$10 NatCafe voucher
Stand a chance to win a
by answering these questions correctly >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
1. Two of the water management practices that NatSteel has successfully implemented over the years are:
A.
B.
2. As individuals, what can we do to reduce water usage?
All original entries, one per staff, should reach
HRD by 25 Apr 11. Winners’ names will be
published on the Intranet homepage.
ESHD will also contact you via email or phone.
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