Speaking at the 6th Specialized Safety and Firefighting Conference for
the Petrochemical Industry, Shahram Ahmadi emphasized the critical role of HSE
in the sector, highlighting that the companies’ exemplary performance has made
them leaders in this field within the oil industry. The event brought together
over 70 HSE managers, safety and firefighting chiefs from petrochemical firms,
and specialists in the field.
Ahmadi stressed the importance of organizing such conferences and
commended the significant position HSE holds within the petrochemical sector.
He reiterated that preventing accidents and damages is the overarching
goal in HSE, stressing that safety must be prioritized across all aspects of
operations to ensure sustainable production and protect both physical assets
and human capital.
"Commitment to safety principles must be a fundamental criterion
when selecting senior managers for any organization," Ahmadi remarked.
He also highlighted transparency as a vital aspect of HSE practices,
warning that a lack of transparency and the concealment of incidents could
mislead senior leaders and lead them down the wrong path.
"In HSE, we deal with various organizational layers and
specialized areas, which makes ensuring the professional competence of safety
personnel essential. This should be a long-term priority for all companies and
organizations," he added.
Ahmadi also reviewed key incidents from the previous year, emphasizing
the importance of adhering to HSE requirements during major overhauls and the
critical role of operational discipline in preventing accidents within the oil
industry.
In his address, Davood Emadi, Director of HSE and Civil Defense at the
National Petrochemical Company, highlighted the significance of the conference
in fostering collaboration among petrochemical firms and their holding
companies.
He noted that the conference aimed to share safety strategies,
introduce new technologies and scientific advancements in safety and
firefighting, and exchange industry expertise.
Emadi further discussed efforts to optimize the implementation of
Process Safety Management (PSM) in the petrochemical sector, emphasizing the
need to utilize modern methods to create a safer environment for petrochemical
projects and facilities, leveraging all available resources.