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How to Activate Garmin Mobile XT on Your PPC (Windows Mobile)

noreply@blogger.com (Ngudi Purbo) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:06:00 +0000

Most of PPC has been completed with A-GPS function for now on. But several of it were not completed with the Navigation Software. Therefore, we couldn’t maximize the GPS function. GPS is very useful when you are on new area or you want to look for point of interest, some kinds of food, recreation, building, and many more.

Now, how GPS can work on your PPC? First, you must have PPC that has built in GPS receiver. Second, you need to install Navigation software and map to your PPC. These are several of Navigation Software;

1. Tom-tom Map
2. Mio Map
3. Map King
4. Nusa Map
5. Garmin Mobile XT
6. Nokia Map (exclusively for Nokia Phone)
7. Blackberry Map (exclusively for Blackberry Phone)
8. Google Map
9. etc.

I decide to install Garmin Mobile XT on my HP Ipaq 612c. The reasons are;

1. Garmin Mobile XT could be downloaded free (include base map & support files). Here is the site:

Garmin Mobile XT Files

2. Garmin Map could be downloaded free and always updated. Here the site for Indonesian Map:

Indonesia Map

3. Routing feature is free of charges by Garmin.

So, the reason is free!!!!! huahahahaha:D

How to install Garmin Mobile XT on your PPC? Here are the steps;

1. Install the first version of Garmin Mobile XT (ver. 4.10.40w)
2. Install Garmin Mobile XT Free Base Map (ver. 4.xx.xx)
3. Install Garmin Mobile XT Support Files (ver. 4.xx.xx)
4. Download Garmin Map (gmapsupp.img) and copy to garmin folder on your PPC storage card. (Garmin Map need to unlock to be opened. how to unlock it, I can’t post it in this blog because it could be danger to my blog. You can ask your friend or looking at thread and forum)

5. Install Garmin Mobile XT newest version. Here is the site:

Garmin Mobile XT newest version

Remember this one important thing….INSTALL ALL ITEMS TO STORAGE CARD, NOT TO YOUR PHONE MEMORY.

Enjoy navigating with Garmin Mobile XT in your hand.

Finally, I Choose HP IPAQ 612c

noreply@blogger.com (Ngudi Purbo) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:34:00 +0000

Smartphone was became an essential requirement for today. You can get features such as; an internet, phone, computer, texting, camera, Media Player, and GPS in only one gadget. Blackberry, Iphone 3G, HTC, Sony Ericson Xperia X1, Mwg, Asus, O2, Nokia E series and N series, HP IPAQ, Samsung Omnia, I mobile, and Palm Treo are the common gadget that offer us all of that features.

Four months ago, I have initiated to replace my Nokia 6110 Navigator with a Smartphone that have complete features like mentioned above. I tried to look at my budget, Oooh damn only USD 450. I have two candidates for that, first candidate is HTC Touch Cruise, second is HP IPAQ 612c. Hmmm, I am still confused to choose neither HTC nor HP IPAQ????

When I am confusing to choose neither HTC nor IPAQ, my fiancée suggest me to buy Blackberry Bold. Hmmm I think she’s really like Blackberry:D. But for me, Blackberry has well at internet browser and push email features only. Blackberry has a specific Operating System and the GPS is not free. I don’t like it.

To differentiate between HP IPAQ 612c and HTC Touch Cruise, I was collected several data pertaining the features. And now….I knows the superiority of HP IPAQ 612c instead of HTC Touch Cruise. First, IPAQ 612 has 520 MHz Processor, HTC Touch Cruise only has 400 MHz Processor. Second is IPAQ 612c has 7,2 Mbps HSDPA, HTC Touch Cruise only has 3,6 Mbps HSDPA. And don’t forget IPAQ 612c is cheaper than HTC Touch Cruise :D. With that fact, I don’t hesitate again to buy HP IPAQ 612c. Find the detail specification of HP IPAQ 612c below:

Technical features
Operating system installed	Windows Mobile® 6 Professional
Wireless technologies	Integrated WLAN 802.11b/g with WPA2 security, Bluetooth® 2.0 with EDR
Power features	Battery: removable/rechargeable 1590 mAh Lithium-Polymer (user changeable)
Integrated camera	3 Megapixel, autofocus, 4X digital zoom; Image file formats: GIF, JPEG, BMP, PNG; image resolutions: QCIF (176 x 144), CIF (352 x 288), QVGA (320 x 240), VGA (640 x 480) and SXGA (1280 x 1024) Video file format: WMV; video resolution: 176 x144 (QCIF)
Mobile phone	Integrated Quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE phone and Tri band UMTS, HSPDA
GPS receiver	Integrated GPS navigation (Assisted GPS)
Processor type	Marvell PXA270 Processor
Processor speed	520 MHz
Security management	HP Enterprise Mobility Agent
Expansion slots	64-bit Micro SD card slot
External I/O ports	1 mini-USB connector for synchronization and charging
Audio	Integrated microphone, receiver, speaker and stereo headphone jack
Standard memory	128 MB SDRAM main memory for running applications, 256 MB flash ROM
Memory slots	64-bit Micro SD card slot - for memory expansion
Dimensions (W x D x H)	6.03 x 1.75 x 11.7 cm
Weight	145 g
Keyboard	Integrated 12-button numeric keypad with Smart Touch Wheel function
Pointing device	Touch-sensitive display for stylus or fingertip
Warranty	One year limited hardware like-new unit exchange warranty.
Service & support options	Like-new unit exchange.
Software included	HP iPAQ Data Connect, HP VoiceReply, HP Voice Commander, HP iPAQ Mobile Broadband Connect, Bluetooth® Manager, Certificate Enroller, HP Photosmart Mobile, HP Help and Support, HP QuickStart Tour, HP Enterprise Mobility Agent
What's in the box	HP iPAQ 612 Business Navigator, stylus, standard battery, AC Adapter, USB synchronisation cable, stereo headphones, screen protector film, Getting Started Guide, HP iPAQ Getting Started CD (GSD)

Now, I have tried HP IPAQ 612c for 4 months (I bought it for USD 400). I am really satisfy with it performance. Especially, Internet browser speed and GPS. Yeah GPS, I was installed Garmin Mobile XT on my IPAQ 612c. It’s working well.

You want a complete gadget with cheapest price???HP IPAQ 612c!!!Trust me!.

Lowongan Kerja PT. Chevron Indonesia 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Ngudi Purbo) — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:52:00 +0000

Dear Subscribers,

For Your Information, ada info lowongan di Chevron Indonesia, terutama buat yang udah pada experience 4 tahun di Oil & Gas Company. Kalau berminat silahkan dicoba, moga-moga ini bermanfaat buat para job seekers dan kutu loncat.

Chevron - the global energy company most admired for its people, partnership and performance.
Invites qualified, self-motivated and excellent track record executives to join professional environment as:

General Qualifications:
- S1 Degree (S2/Master degree will be an advantage)
- At least 4 years experience in Oil and Gas/Geothermal Industry
- Willing to relocate to one of Chevron operations locations (East Kalimantan/Riau/ West Java)
- Strong in ensuring quality results, mentor others
- Desiring to work in a multicultural and diverse organization
- Able to identify issues, problems and opportunities
- Strong in exploiting technology by challenging paradigms; think expansively and evaluated multi-solutions

Click link below if you are S1 degree of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Chemichal Engineering
Facility Engineer (FE-EXP/FE)
Click link below if you are S1 degree of Geophysics or Geology
Earth Scientist (ES-EXP/ES)
Click link below if you are S1 degree of Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum Engineer (PE-EXP/PE)
Click link below if you are S1 degree of Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
Drilling & Completion Engineer (DC-EXP/DC)

Wah masih banyak lagi liat aja sendiri di link di bawah ini ya:
More job vacancies for D3 or S1, please visit at:
Lowongan buat D3 fresh Graduate
Lowongan buat S1 dan D3 experience 4 years

This job vacancy will be closed at December 31, 2008.
Masih bingung dan ada yang harus ditanyakan, silahkan hubungi nomer di bawah.

EXPERD CONSULTANT
“Adding Value to Business Results"

Plaza III Pondok Indah Blok C/2
Jakarta 12310
Telp/Fax : 021-75906448 / 021-75906442
Email: jobs@experd. com
http://chevron. experd.com/

Mudah-mudahan bermanfaat, Insya Allah kalau ada lowongan menarik lagi saya update.

A family Fire Drill

noreply@blogger.com (Ngudi Purbo) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:22:00 +0000

Literature:

http://www.homesafetycouncil.com

Does your family want to be safe from fire? You know a fire grows fast and the smoke makes it hot and dark. There is no much time to go out safely. But you can be safe if you know what to do. Here are the 6 things that your family has to do.

1. Make a Plan

Try to make your home fire escape plan. When you make it, don’t forget to put these 5 things:

a. two ways out of every room
b. the doors
c. the windows
d. the smoke alarm
e. a place outside where everyone will meet

Put the plan drawing on the place that we will see it easily. Ex: on the refrigerator.

And put the emergency number on every phone. Tell your children to learn to things:

a. the emergency number of fire department
b. the street name and number of their home

2. Test Smoke Alarm

Always check smoke alarm at your home, at least every month. Replace the old batteries and the broken smoke alarm. Ensure smoke alarm work well!

3. Clear the Ways

If there is a fire, the family has to get out fast. Keep the stairs clear and make sure all doors and windows open easily.

4. Walking Through the Plan

In a real fire, tell to all family members, especially to the children that you should run out through the plan. And tell them about special occasion like this; when smoke alarm goes off in a real fire, check the door before open it. If it feels cool, it is safe to open the door. But, if the door is warm, it is mean a fire is near the door. You will need use other way out. That may be the window. Try to get low if you see smoke when you’re walking out of the fire.

5. Do the Drill

Now, your family knows the plan and knows what to do if fire happen. It is time to do the drill. Drill should be done before your family go to sleep at night. Just turn on the smoke alarm and do the simulation of the plan. Practice this family drill, at least twice a year.

6. Talk about the Drill

After the drill says that it is just a practicing, in a real fire I will call fire department after we get to the mustering place. I will use cell phone or go to house next door to borrow telephone.

REMEMBER…..PRACTICE MAKE PERFECT!!!

The Cheapest Shopping Place at Bandung

noreply@blogger.com (Ngudi Purbo) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:42:00 +0000

Bandung, Indonesia

Are you only having IDR 70.000 (USD 8) when you’re at Bandung? And you must buy some clothes for your sister/ brother, your child, or your friends? Is it possible? Yes, it is possible, absolutely possible. Only with IDR 70.000 you will feel like Paris Hilton when you are shopping at Bandung. Here is a cheapest shopping place at Bandung that I recommend to you.

1. Gedebage Market/ Pasar Gedebage

Gedebage market is a traditional market that sells many used goods like fashionable clothes, shoes, and bags from famous branded. You can buy almost of all items only start from IDR 5.000 (less than USD 1) per item. That is so cheap, isn’t it? Even it is just used goods, but it is still in fine condition. Do you interest for shopping at Gedebage market?

Gedebage market located at Cibadak area, it can be reach with using public car (angkot in bahasa) within approximately in one hour from the center of Bandung city. Only with IDR 70.000 you will feel like Paris Hilton in this place, thrust me!

2. Hot Line Factory Outlet

The second place that offers very cheap branded clothes is Hot Line Factory Outlet. So many Factory Outlets along of Dago Street. But, the price of clothes is normally like other shopping place. In Hot Line Factory Outlet you can get an original Lacoste shirt only with IDR 40.000 (USD 5), for woman clothes starting from IDR 10.000 (USD 1). Or maybe you want to buy some Nike, Polo, etc only with that price? Just come to Hot Line Factory Outlet when you are in Bandung. Don’t miss it. Hot Line Factory Outlet located at Cihampelas area, approximately only 200 meters from Cihampelas Walk (Ciwalk).

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s enjoy the Bandung nuance and bang up your shopping passion at there. And when you are in Bandung, don’t forget to visit Cihampelas Walk (Ciwalk) and Paris van Java Mall (PVJ). That are a nice place to hang out with your girl/boyfriend, friends, or with your family.

Bandung is Paris van Java. Bandung memang Parisnya dari Jawa euy.

Defensive Driving for Your Road Safety

noreply@blogger.com (Ngudi Purbo) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:56:00 +0000

You could find many Driving Practices in internet. Just put your keyword when you are Googling. One of the famous Driving Practices is Smith System which consists of 5 keys driving practices. There are:

1. Aim in high steering
2. Get the big picture
3. Keep your eyes moving
4. Leave your self an out
5. Make sure they see you

If you apply thus 5 keys you will be a good driver. But just apply the driving practices you haven’t be a safe driver yet. How to be a safe driver? The answer is you have to be a defensive driver.

This article explains about the characteristics of defensive driver. You want to be a safe driver? You must have these characteristics below.

Knowledge
Good defensive drivers will have knowledge of the traffic laws and the basics about their vehicles, such as how the brake system operates and how to read gauges and lights on the dash.

Alertness
Good defensive drivers are alert to what is going on around them. They are well rested and would never take any drugs or alcohol that could affect their concentration before driving a vehicle.

Anticipation
Defensive drivers anticipate what may or may not happen, and they take action to avoid many problems. They anticipate potential hazards from other road users, pedestrians, weather and equipment and take steps to minimize the risk.

Judgment
Good defensive drivers do not make risky maneuvers like trying to beat red lights. They don’t try to pass unless it’s safe and they look for alternatives to any traffic situation.

Skill
Good defensive drivers have the technical skills to operate the vehicle safely through traffic without endangering anyone else on the road. They can handle the vehicle even in hazardous conditions.

Know it is depend on you. Will you try to have all defensive driving characteristic or not? Or you will take a defensive driving course. I think it is would be better. If you don’t have enough money to take the defensive driving course, at least you had to have defensive driver characteristic look like mentioned in this article.

Stay safe and cheers! Be a Defensive Driver! Good Driver Just Drive!

Office Ergonomic

noreply@blogger.com (Ngudi Purbo) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:00:00 +0000

Did you ever heard about ergonomic? What is ergonomic? How to commence a job ergonomically? This article will explain to you a little bit about office ergonomic, especially guidance about ergonomic computer work and ergonomic lifting.

Ergonomics derives from two Greek words: ergon, meaning work, and nomoi, meaning natural laws, to create a word that means the science of work and a person’s relationship to that work. More completely definition, ergonomics is the study of human performance and wellness as they relate to doing your job. Planning the work, personalizing your environment to fit you, and following the guidelines in this section will promote health and wellness. Performing repetitive tasks, especially in an awkward body position, or using forceful exertion without giving the body a chance to recover can lead to injury.

Ergonomic Computer Work

How to work in front of computer ergonomically? This guidance is very importance to you who are working in front of computer almost everyday, such as; programming, secretary, project control management or everybody has spent his/her times working with computer. Here is the guidance:

To the extent possible, reduce the amount of typing and mouse work you do.

Move and change positions throughout the day to reduce muscle fatigue. Stretch frequently (at least every hour), and focus your eyes on distant objects.

Position your computer monitor directly in front of you. Adjust the monitor height so that the top line of text is at or below eye level. The correct monitor distance is as far as comfortable for reading, about an arm’s length. Adjust the monitor position to minimize glare into your eyes.

Adjust your chair as much as possible. The chair back should support the curve of your lower back. Armrests, if adjustable, should be positioned so that you do not have to lean or curve your back to reach them. Your feet should be able to reach the floor or footrest, and the edge of your chair should not press into the back of your knees.

Sit back in your chair with the body properly aligned. Your back should be upright or slightly reclined. Avoid leaning forward at the hips or hunching your shoulders/neck forward.

Whenever possible, position the keyboard and mouse on a flat surface at the same height.

When working at the computer, make sure your wrists are straight when typing and using the mouse.

When you type or use the mouse, your arms should fall relaxed at your sides, with elbows close to the body and an elbow angle of 90° to 135°. Relax your shoulders and hold the mouse lightly.

Minimize your use of the mouse when possible by using keystrokes and shortcuts.

When using the mouse, use it as close to your body as possible. Grip it lightly. Use your entire arm, not just your wrist, to move the mouse.

When not using the mouse, relax your hand. Do not grip the mouse.

Type with a light touch, minimizing the amount of force used. Type with relaxes shoulders.

Avoid long reaches. Move close to objects that you need to pick up. Position the items you use frequently, such as phone, planner, and notepaper, within easy reach.

Do not hold the phone to your ear with your shoulder.

Avoid resting your wrists, arms, elbows, and soft body tissues on hard or sharp surfaces for long periods.

Give your body rest from repetition when you are not in the office. When at home, be careful of other repetitive activities such as gardening, racquet sports, working with wood, and chopping with knives.

Ergonomic Lifting

Perhaps you have to lift an object at your office. And you are not conscious that you just commence improperly lifting practices. After it you got hurt on your backbone. At least, improperly lifting practices cause humped to our body. How to lift properly?

Legs should be bent at the knees. The back should be nearly vertical. The body should be as close to the object as possible. Feet should be apart, but not greater than shoulder width.

The lifter should firmly grasp the object and straighten his or her legs, keeping the back straight and upright.

The object should be pulled close to the body, and the lifter should lean back slightly to keep the center of gravity over the feet.

Personnel should avoid twisting the body when lifting or carrying heavy objects.

That is a little bit pertaining office ergonomic. You have another one? Please share to us by write your comment.

Parahnya Training Ahli K3 Umum, Merepresentatifkan Parahnya Pemerintahan Kita

noreply@blogger.com (Ngudi Purbo) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:36:00 +0000

Pekanbaru, Hotel Furaya, 14 – 21 April 2008. Training ini diadakan oleh Depnakertrans Indonesia dengan tujuan untuk menciptakan orang-orang yang ahli akan bidang keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja, sehingga mereka dapat membantu Depnakertrans dalam mengawasi pelaksanaan kegiatan K3 di perusahaan masing-masing. Depnakertrans ingin memanjangkan tangannya dalam mengawasi kegiatan K3. Inilah latar belakang mereka mengadakan training ini.

Bagi Anda yang berminat akan training ini, training ini berisi kurikulum sebagai berikut:

1. Undang – undang No. 1 Tahun 1970 beserta Peraturan Pemerintah, PerMen, KepMen, dan dasar hukum lainnya yang mengatur masalah keselamatan kerja
2. Pengawasan keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja penanggulangan kebakaran, instalasi listrik, konstruksi bangunan, mekanik, pesawat uap dan bejana tekan
3. Sistem Manajemen Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (SMK3)
4. Audit SMK3
5. Manajemen Resiko
6. Analisa Kecelakaan
7. Laporan statistik kecelakaan
8. Praktek Kerja Lapangan (PKL)
9. Seminar
10. Evaluasi

Sangat banyak kan? Biaya training berkisar 7 – 9 juta. Silahkan kalau berminat.

Disini saya tidak akan berbicara tentang isi training tersebut, tapi akan berbicara mengenai bagaimana jalannya training dan kemampuan trainernya yang semuanya difasilitatori oleh Depnakertrans.

Training berjalan selama 8 hari dengan hari Sabtu dan Minggu tetap masuk kelas, dimulai dari jam 8.00 WIB sampai dengan jam 22.00 WIB. Bisa Anda hitung sendiri berapa durasi training itu berlangsung. Ya! Tepat 14 jam kita duduk mendengarkan trainer yang berpidato tidak jelas. Kenapa saya bilang tidak jelas? Akan saya kemukakan dibelakang.Anda tahu berapa lama orang yang bekerja dengan sistem 5 hari masuk kerja dan 2 hari (Sabtu dan Minggu) libur? Adalah 8 jam kerja satu harinya. Anda tahu berapa lama orang bekerja dengan system on-off? Adalah 12 jam kerja satu harinya. Dan training yang diadakan oleh Pemerintah justru menyalahi aturan ini! Aturan yang mereka buat sendiri! Parahnya lagi ini adalah training mengenai Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja! Bagaimana kita bisa sehat jika seperti itu? Ketika saya tanya langsung ke trainernya (trainer dari Disnaker-red), jawaban mereka adalah inikan pendidikan bukanlah kerja. Betapa terkejutnya saya mendengar hal ini. Sebegitu dangkalkah profesionalisme para Pegawai Negeri di Negara tercinta kita ini! Apakah para guru, dosen, murid, dan mahasiswa bisa dikenakan jam masuk kelas selama 14 jam dalam satu hari? Karena mereka sedang melakukan pendidikan bukanlah kerja? Yaaaah, mereka memang selalu menganggap mereka selalu benar dan mau menang sendiri. Pernah saya dengar dari salah satu peserta training kalau mereka sengaja memadatkan jadualnya agar mereka bisa mendapatkan libur, mereka mendapat ijin untuk mengajar training yang sebenarnya itu 2 minggu. Yaaaah siapa yang tahu akan hal itu?

Mereka, trainer, berbicara hal tidak jelas, ya mereka hanya hafal akan Undang – Undang dan Peraturan yang lainnya. Tapi mereka tidak paham dengan pasti akan dasar keteknikannya. Sungguh training yang sangat membosankan. Mereka lebih banyak bercerita pengalaman mereka yang sifatnya membanggakan diri tanpa mereka sadari itu sudah sangat jauh sekali menyimpang dari kurikulum training ini. Ketika ada yang tanya “Pak saya pernah melihat di boiler ada satuan yang namanya BTU (British Thermal Unit), apa itu BTU pak? Bisa minta tolong diterangkan?” Trainerpun bingung dan terdiam. Akhirnya aku yang menerangkan apa itu BTU. Padahal diawal si trainer berbicara dengan lantang “saya ini juga orang teknik mas!”; “orang teknik kok engga tau BTU” pikirku dalam hati, “teknik arsitektur ya pak?” bahkan mahasiswa teknik arsitekturpun mungkin aja dia tau apa itu BTU.

Saat PKL, PKL dilakukan dengan cara melakukan pengawasan terhadap kegiaatan Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja di Hotel Furaya, kita disuruh untuk mengevaluasi kinerja Keselamatan dari Boiler dan Heater. Seorang peserta training bertanya “ kok ada pipa dari heater yang kembali ke boiler ya?” kemudian trainer coba menelusuri pipa tersebut “Oh itu pipa digunakan untuk mengembalikan air yang tidak digunakan oleh penghuni hotel” Wow, lagi-lagi akupun terkejut mendengar jawaban ini! Aku coba klarifikasi “Maaf Pak, itu bukannya pipa untuk mengalirkan air yang tidak digunakan, tapi memang merupakan pipa sirkulasi steam dari boiler dan air hasil pengembunan steam setelah digunakan sebagai pemanas oleh heater”. Akan tetapi trainer tetap kokoh akan pendapatnya, seolah tidak mau disalahkan dan kelihatan bodohnya dia langsung berbica keras kepadaku. Beginilah sikap Orang - Orang Pemerintahan kita jika menerima pendapat? tidak ada rasa menghargai sama sekali, mereka selalu merasa yang paling benar dan paling pintar. Trainingnya sendiri berjalan sangat monoton, hanya ada komunikasi satu arah, peserta hanya duduk dan mendengarkan trainer berbicara. Hal ini terjadi karena setiap kali peserta coba bertanya seringnya trainer sudah memotong pertanyaan mereka dan menjawabnya, padahal bukan itu maksud pertanyaannya. Akhirnya kamipun malas lagi untuk bertanya. Disini aku berkesimpulan kalau trainer hanya hafal akan Undang – Undang dan Peraturan – Peraturan tentang Keselamatan dan Keselamatan Kerja tanpa paham akan dasar – dasar pengetahuan yang mendasarinya.

Itulah segelumit cerita dan pendapatku tentang Training bersama Pemerintah yang pernah aku alami. Apakah semua acara yang diselanggarakan oleh Pemerintah kita separah ini? Apakah Orang - Orang yang duduk di Pemerintahan kita separah ini?

Keys to Fire Safety

noreply@blogger.com (Ngudi Purbo) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:19:00 +0000

Home is a place where you should feel safe. But your risk of dying in a fire is greatest in your own home. Would you know what to do if a fire started in your home? Would you have a good chance of surviving?

Most fire deaths occur at home. The good news is you can protect yourself from fires in your home. You can prepare to get out safely if there is a fire. Best of all, you can act to prevent a fire from starting. This guide provides some basic fire safety tips.

These are the most important points to remember when it comes to your fire safety:

Smoke can kill.

People often assume that most fire deaths are due to flames. In fact, most fire deaths are caused by smoke and poison gases. Smoke and poison gases are fast, silent killers. They are very hot. They creep up on you quickly. If you breathe them in, you may pass out before you can escape the fire.

Smoke alarms can save your life.

Every home should have working smoke alarms on each level. They cut your chances of dying in half if you have a fire. They alert family members through¬out your home when smoke begins to spread.

You have to install and maintain smoke alarms so they work right.

Smoke alarms are an easy and cheap way to protect against fire. But buying smoke alarms isn’t enough. You have to install them the right way. You have to make sure they keep working. The next page of this safety guide will tell you how.

You should create and practice a fire escape plan.

Suppose your smoke alarms go off. Family members need to know how to escape quickly and where to meet outside. Your family should prac¬tice your plan. That will help everyone act quickly and correctly in a real fire. I will present to you “how to create and practice a fire escape plan” on my next article.

Learn what to do in a real fire.

Usually your most important task is to get outside as fast as you can. If you live in a high-rise building, follow your building’s escape plan.

You can prevent a fire.

Cooking and smoking cause many home fires. Space heaters and candles also pose special dangers. By controlling all sources of heat and fire and checking your home for dangers, you can prevent common types of house¬hold fires.

Tour the Night of Bangkok

noreply@blogger.com (Ngudi Purbo) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:57:00 +0000

Sawatdee krup! Hello….

Bangkok, Thailand, June 9 – 13, 2008. I couldn’t imagine in that time I was in Bangkok and enjoy the panorama. I learned so many new things about other country, such as people, heritage, foods, and many more.

I arrived at Bangkok at 11.00 pm, June 8, 2008. Trip to Bangkok from Jakarta need approximately 6 hours within 1 hours transit at Changi Airport Singapore. Wow, I was in Singapore now, even it just at the Airport. Oooo, there is an exhibition now, Look at that real Formula 1 car. It’s Ferrari!!! Hehehe.

Subvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok, the largest airport at South East Asia, incredible! Ok, call taxi to going to Sofitel Centara Grand Hotel and don’t forget to use taxi that using “meter”. Meter means “argo” in Indonesia. I have told by my friend that taxi with meter usually is cheaper than taxi without meter.

Sofitel Centara Grand Hotel, 5 stars hotel at Bangkok placed in Paholyothin district. Let’s register to check in to the receptionist. I got room at third floor. Before I go to my room, I ask receptionist about internet network at the hotel. But, I got misunderstanding there.

I am: Miss, Did this hotel provide Hotspot to the guests?
Receptionist: Hoooo??? What you mean?
I am: Hotspot, a network that we used to email and browsing web pages?
Receptionist: Ooo, Accor (eko, Thai accent)?
I am: Accor??? haaaa??? What is accor?
Receptionist: yaa, you can use accor with your laptop! And you was reserved this hotel with accor yesterday.
I am: So, you mean that internet is same with accor?
Receptionist: Yes, it’s accor
I am: Is it free?
Receptionist: No, THB 17 (17 bath) per minute (± IDR 5.100 per minute)
I am: Oh my Good!!! It’s so expensive!! There is no free internet in this hotel?
Receptionist: No, THB 17 per minute!
I am: Ok, thank you.
Shit!! Going to sleep!

Actually, internet is free in Thailand. But, it’s only for student. By showing student card, you can use internet with free.

First day training..What??? Training??? Yes! I went to Bangkok due to Facility Engineer General Skills 1 Training. My company, PT. CPI has been sent me and my friend, Rangga, to the training. Oh it’s 7.00 am, wake up, and wake up! Training was conducted from 8.00 am until 4.30 pm. I met other participants who come from Indonesia there are Rahma and Riyadhi and another from Thailand. Interesting, I have new friends from other country.

After the class, Riyadhi contacts his friends who stayed in Thailand. They are Ery and Egha. Ery and Egha will be our guides in Bangkok.

Fist night, I am going to Suan Lum Night Bazaar. Suan Lum Night Bazaar is a market in near of Lumphini Park at the Bangkok Subway’s Lumphini Station. This market can be reached by using Subway Train, stop at Lumphini Station and going on foot to the market.

The Night Bazaar is open from 3.00 pm to midnight, with some shops open until later. It has vendors selling gifts, clothing, jewellery, fruit, compact discs, hand-made products and fine arts, such as paintings and sculptures. There is a large beer garden, with an array of food available, and live entertainment. On the other side of the market there is a quieter area with many restaurants offering both inside and outside garden seating. I had bought some T shirts, key rings, bags, and freezer centerpieces.

What??? It is 11.00 pm now, its time to going back to the Hotel. “Stani Pompey, Stani Paholyothin”. That is sound in subway train; announce that we will arrive at Paholyothin station in a minute. At 12.00 pm, we have arrived at Sofitel. Time to sleep!

Second night, I am going to Phat Pong. Woo woo woo, what the hell this place! Oh it is an icky and dark street. The street is like a huge mall, with vendors spanning the entire place. Along the 'sidewalks' are men trying to get you to come into the sex shows, they will show you sexy pictures to rise up your desire and from the outside of bar you can see girls dressed just with bikini was dancing there . That is the fun part! They will entice you with anything to get it, but once you do go, they will change the story, and you will pay! The place is a zoo - that's a good way to explain it. Phat Pong is packed full of people, vendors, and bright lights. It's someplace you need to go at least once, though; you will not forget it anytime soon.

Back into the Training at the third day and times up at 4.30 pm! This night we plan to go to Chao Praya River. We enjoyed the river along with eat some food at the river side restaurant. One of the menus from that restaurant is flaccid bone crab. Imagine you can eat almost part of crab with haven’t to worry to select the crab’s meat from the bone. You can eat it directly. Hmmm so deliciously oily!!!.

After satisfied, we continued to Khaosan. Khaosan is a street that placed by backpackers from all countries. The street is look like Malioboro Street at Jogjakarta. So many handcraft vendors at side of road, on the street you will find pedestrians with his or her backpack and local people were showing Thai art. Sometime you will find drunken people. Nice price hotel can be found around this street. Oh, it is a tired journey!

Fourth day, let’s go to Siam Square, Siam Square is a shopping and entertainment area in Bangkok, Thailand. The area connects to other important shopping centers and links to the other shopping districts by Sky Bridge, such as Siam Center/Siam Discovery Center, MBK Center, Siam Paragon, Ratchaprasong shopping district and Sukhumvit.

Within Siam Square itself, there is a wide range of shops and services, including tutor schools, restaurants, cafe, designer clothing boutiques, record stores, bookshops, Hard Rock Cafe and banks. The customers vary from young-aged school and college students to office workers and foreign tourists.

Siam Square can be reached from Paholyothin by using subway train, stop at Stani Hua Lamphong. And then continue using Tuk-tuk to Siam Square. Tuk-tuk is motorized rickshaw; it’s like Bajaj in Indonesia. Tuk-tuk is named because of the sound of its engine. It’s so popular in Bangkok tourism. Commonly, using Tuk-tuk is faster than taxi in heavy traffic as weaving in and out easier. You should try Tuk-tuk, when you’re in Bangkok.

Last night at Bangkok, Come on! Let’s look a Thai Boxing! Unfortunately, we need THB 1000 (± IDR 300.000) each person. I think it’s so expensive because local people only need THB 400 (± IDR 120.000) to see it, but foreign need THB 1000! Extortion! Let’s spend this night by enjoyed live music in Suan Lum Night Bazaar.

Thus all the places I have visited when I am in Bangkok. Bangkok still have a lot of exotic places, but several of it, you have to visit it at afternoon. At the night, I recommend to visit Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Phat Pong, Cho Praya river, Khaosan, and Siam Square. And if you have still money, don’t forget to see Thai Boxing.

Kop Koon, La gon! Thank you, Bye…..

Job Safety Analysis

noreply@blogger.com (Ngudi Purbo) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:11:00 +0000

Do you have list of questions about Job Safety Analysis (JSA) as follow:

1. What is Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?
2. What kind of job that needed to perform JSA?
3. Why we have to perform JSA?
4. What are the benefits of JSA performing?
5. How to perform JSA?
6. How we get an effective JSA?

I hope this article can answers all above questions and give understanding about JSA.

Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a structured approach for identifying potential hazards in a job and devising corrective steps. JSA usually perform when we will commence a job that has significant potential hazard or job with accident experience. For examples; construction job such as; welding, grinding, lifting; excavation job, working at height, piling, working with energy source, and etc. Perform JSA will help the workers to recognize potential hazards around them and develop the hazards mitigation.

Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a good way to increase safety awareness and achieve sustainable improvements in safety performance. Completed JSA offer these benefits:

1. Give a common understanding to everyone about what it takes to do the job safely
2. Effective training tool for new employees
3. Key elements can be used to pre-job briefings, safety observations, and as safety meeting topics
4. Assist in writing safety procedures for new or modified jobs
5. Effective tool for planning jobs that are performed infrequently

Performing Job Safety Analysis (JSA) involves five phase.

1. Selecting scope of job
2. Forming the JSA Team
3. Breaking down the job into steps
4. Identifying potential hazards
5. Developing solution

Selecting scope of Job

When performing JSA, a job is a sequence of steps or activities to complete the work. Avoid selecting broad scope of job for a JSA such as; drilling wells or shut down on operation. A huge scope of job will result long steps to complete the work and make the JSA ineffective. And avoid selecting narrow scope of job too such as; turning on switch. JSA is not effective applied in tight scope of job.

Forming JSA Team

Job Safety Analysis (JSA) shall be performed by Team not an individually. Because we need to capture all potential hazards around of us, we need develop mitigation plan, and we need a people who have experiences with the job. People performing JSA should: be experienced and knowledgeable about the job; have credibility with the work group; and understand the JSA process. Other important traits are being supportive, non-judgmental, willing to listen ideas, and persistent in finding solutions to bring about a safe workplace.

Breaking Down the job

Before searching the potential hazards, the job is broken down into a sequence of steps; each describing what is being down. There is a balance between too much detail, which results too many steps and causes the basic steps of job would not recorded. Generally, 15 steps are the maximum for an effective JSA.

Describe each step on the JSA form. Each step tells what is done, not how. The description for each step should begin with an action word and completed by naming the item to which the action applies. Example, Remove extinguisher, Get out of car, etc.

Identifying Potential Hazards

This step commences with search all potential and existing hazards in each step of job. Look at physical conditions (chemicals, tools, work space, etc.), environmental factors (heat, cold, noise, lighting, etc.), and actions or behaviors (need to stand on a slippery or unstable surface, extended reach to operate a valve, lifting bulky objects).

Close observation and knowledge of the particular job are required to get an effective JSA. The job observation should be repeated as often as necessary until all hazards and potential accidents have been identified.

Developing Solutions

The final step in perform JSA is develop recommendation to eliminate and/or mitigate the potential hazards on each step of job. The principal solutions are:

1. Change the physical condition that create the hazards
2. Change the work procedure
3. Reduce the frequency
4. Find a completely new way to do the job

The solutions must describe what to do not how. Avoid using specific precaution, such as, “be alert”, “use caution”, or “be careful” are too general.

That is all my knowledge pertaining Job Safety Analysis (JSA). Finally, please submit your comment about this article to share your experiences and knowledge.