After an 11-year hiatus, the festival, which was revitalized in
response to the growing health needs of workers and their families, saw over
3,000 daily visitors. The event focused on raising health awareness among
employees, their families, and the community while preventing health risks in
the workplace.
Various activities were designed to maximize the festival's impact on
employees and families, including cultural, educational, recreational, and
competitive programs. Exhibits focused on family health, environmental hygiene,
and nutrition education, with booths displaying health-related products.
Collaboration for Health Initiatives
The festival's organization was overseen by various working groups under
the supervision of the National Petrochemical Company’s health and safety
department. These groups, which began their work early in the year, organized a
variety of initiatives. The Occupational Health working group, for instance,
offered first aid training, educational animations, scientific competitions,
and water quality monitoring equipment demonstrations.
The Environmental Health working group focused on identifying
microbial contamination, food container hygiene, and body composition
assessments, while the Nutrition working group offered workshops on harmful
health factors, educational animations, and cooking competitions. Additionally,
the Health and Sports working group provided fitness classes, family
competitions, and blood pressure and diabetes testing. The Public Relations
group organized entertainment programs, including concerts and stand-up comedy shows,
to boost the morale of employees and their families.
Opening Ceremony with Industry Leaders
The opening ceremony was attended by senior officials from the
National Petrochemical Company and the Ministry of Petroleum. They delivered
impactful speeches on enhancing worker health and the crucial role of managers
and families in achieving these goals.
Health Policy Implementation and Employee Engagement
Adel Sadeghi, Senior Occupational Health Specialist for the Special
Economic Zone of Petrochemicals and Secretary of the Occupational Health
working group for the festival, highlighted the nine-month planning and
preparation that went into making the event a success. He praised the efforts
of the three scientific working groups—Occupational Health, Environmental
Health, and Nutrition—as well as the two auxiliary groups—Public Relations and
Sports—in ensuring the festival’s success.
Sadeghi emphasized that the event aimed to promote health culture and
lay the groundwork for implementing health policies in the petrochemical
industry. He expressed satisfaction with the event's turnout, which exceeded
expectations with approximately 3,000-4,000 daily visitors.
Promoting Healthy Habits in Families
Zahra Ali Zadeh, in charge of the Family Health booth, explained the
hands-on approach used to educate visitors about healthy cooking habits, food
storage, and sanitization practices. Visitors were taught how to properly
disinfect their hands and other surfaces, with tests showing microbial levels
before and after using disinfectants.
Ali Zadeh also outlined a series of educational games and competitions
for children, aimed at promoting good behavior and healthy habits. These
activities helped create an interactive learning environment for families.
Focus on Nutrition and Wellness
Farahnaz Kazemi, Senior Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist at the
Nutrition booth, detailed the comprehensive health assessments provided,
including body composition analysis. Participants were educated about the
nutritional data gathered and given personalized dietary recommendations based
on their body type. Additionally, the booth featured a "Spin the
Wheel" game focused on nutrition-related diseases and metabolic syndrome.
Kazemi expressed her commitment to improving the health of petrochemical
industry employees and their families, adding that the festival was a key part
of efforts to foster healthier lifestyles.
The Third Petrochemical Health Festival in Mahshahr, which ran from
February 19 to 21 at the Andisheh Complex in the Ba'ath District, was an
important opportunity for exchanging experiences and presenting health
achievements, ultimately contributing to the sustainable development and health
of workers and families in the petrochemical industry.