How positive recognition and AI help improve our safety culture
In early 2024, TotalEnergies EP Denmark launched a series of safety initiatives that reflect a shared commitment to building a proactive and data-driven safety culture. Together, these initiatives demonstrate how collaboration and innovation help shape a safer, smarter workplace where every observation counts, and every insight drives progress.
A shared responsibility of safety
Working offshore is inherently challenging due to the complex nature of the work environment and the tasks at hand. This complexity is further heightened by the diverse mix of professions – ranging from geologists and scaffolders to chefs and medics – and the wide variety of cultures, languages, and work practices that must seamlessly collaborate to maintain a safe working environment for all. To strengthen safety across, TotalEnergies EP Denmark partnered with core contractors including Aramark, Altrad, Esvagt, NorSpie, Noble, Semco, Shelf Drilling, and SLB to launch the Winter Positive Safety campaign: 1 goal, 0 incidents, 1 team.
“Safety is the responsibility of everyone – and that includes our contractors. By working as one team, regardless of who is the employer, we can help foster a shared and improved safety culture.”
– Louise Koldig, HSSE Manager
The campaign encourages offshore teams to submit positive observation cards, sharing testimony of safe practices, recognizing safe behaviors and reinforcing a culture of mutual accountability regardless of which company is represented. The results were significant. Positive observations increased by nearly 97%1, and total safety card submissions rose by more than 10%2 during the campaign period. These outcomes highlight the power of appreciation in reinforcing safe practices.
“Safety is the responsibility of everyone – and that includes our contractors. By working as one team, regardless of our employer, we can help foster a shared and improved safety culture,” explains Louise Koldig, HSSE Manager.
At TotalEnergies, safety is never a given, and we must continuously enhance our standards, practices, and behavior. This will be achieved through targeted campaigns that our workforce supports with conviction, ownership, and responsibility. Safety for me, for you, for all.
1: 701 in 2023 (January – March 2023) and 1,379 cards in 2024 (January – March 2024)
2: 5,428 in 2023 (January – March 2023) and 5,981 cards in 2024 (January – March 2024)
Speaking up through observation cards
Our employees at both onshore and offshore sites can submit an observation card when they witness an unsafe act or condition, as well as when they observe positive safety behavior. This process allows us to enhance safety awareness in our day-to-day activities and to continuously learn from each other.
Marking one year without Lost Time Injury
On 27 October, TotalEnergies EP Denmark marked one year without Lost Time Incidents (LTIs). This achievement reflects the collective commitment and effort of everyone across the organization and our contractors to maintain a safe and secure working environment. This accomplishment is particularly noteworthy given the challenges faced during 2022 and the first half of 2023, a period marked by several LTIs. It underscores the progress made and the dedication to ensuring that all team members return home safely after their workday, shift, or rotation.
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safeTE – Turning data into action
While recognition drives behavior, data drives decisions. That is where safeTE comes in. Launched in February 2024, this artificial intelligence powered analytics tool enhances how we learn from safety data and apply those lessons in real time.
safeTE addresses the challenge of analyzing large volumes of complex safety data. It transforms raw information into actionable insights, drawing from internal reports databases and external sources such as the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP). The tool supports benchmarking toolbox talks, and campaign design by providing relevant and timely information.
A key feature, mySafety Analytics, identifies trends from more than 1,300 monthly observation cards and presents them in clear summaries. The tool also adapts to user behavior, prioritizing insights based on individual focus areas, making it more effective over time.
Together, the Winter Positive Safety campaign and safeTE represent a holistic approach to safety. By combining human recognition with intelligent systems, TotalEnergies EP Denmark is not only aiming for zero serious incidents but also building a robust safety culture that is resilient, inclusive, and ready for the future activities and environment.
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