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NIGC CEO Calls for Comprehensive HSE Integration

NIGC CEO Calls for Comprehensive HSE Integration
(Sunday, October 6, 2024) 17:10

TEHRAN (NIPNA) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Saeed Tavakoli, emphasized the critical need for the comprehensive integration of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) practices within organizations to prevent industrial accidents.

 

 

Speaking at the Second Process Safety Management Conference, Tavakoli stated that if organizational components fail to engage with HSE issues, it leads to a systemic disconnect and a lack of progress. "We must leverage all available capacities to elevate the status of HSE," he asserted.

Tavakoli pointed out the overwhelming number of conflicting directives and standards within organizations, warning that without effective implementation, such conferences would yield little benefit. "HSE must be widespread; otherwise, the organization becomes systemically dysfunctional, and no meaningful change occurs," he added.

He noted that global standards have evolved towards simplification, arguing that a straightforward emergency standard could effectively mitigate incidents. "Realism is essential for executing HSE standards and protocols," Tavakoli said, acknowledging the fragility of current conditions and the necessity for individuals to act according to their responsibilities. He advocated for appointments to high-risk positions based on merit.

The CEO also urged a reevaluation of work permits, suggesting an assessment of how many accidents are linked to permit issues. He highlighted that the aging infrastructure of oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities necessitates a return to fundamental safety practices. Tavakoli reassured that external threats are less common at the National Iranian Gas Company but insisted on the importance of investigating industrial malpractices to prevent future incidents.

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