During the ceremony honoring firefighters, the HSE manager of Tehran Refinery highlighted the importance of a sustainable and flexible safety system in this vital complex by detailing the achievements and actions of the safety and firefighting departments. He stated: "The refinery, as a vital and strategic complex, requires a sustainable and flexible safety system. Today, our approach in the HSE field has shifted from reactive measures to proactive process safety."
Achieving Compliance with Standards and Reducing Incidents
Pirmand, referring to key safety monitoring variables, added: "Maximizing compliance with national and international standards, engaging multiple stakeholders, integrating physical asset management, and developing modern emergency response scenarios are essential for maintaining sustainable production and reducing operational incidents." He also pointed to the need for foundational and key decisions to address logistical and skill challenges.
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Challenges Faced by Firefighters at Tehran Refinery
Abbas Mohseni Nikougoftar, CEO of Tehran Oil Refining Company, during this ceremony, commemorated Firefighters' Day and acknowledged the efforts of firefighters in defending the vital facilities of the refinery during crises. He emphasized: "Saving human lives and protecting national assets and equipment are two sacred goals of this critical profession." Mohseni Nikougoftar also outlined five main strategies for transforming the firefighting department, which include upgrading and modernizing equipment, deepening training, maintaining physical readiness, collaborating with leading industries, and utilizing emerging technologies.
The CEO of the refinery also stressed the necessity of institutionalizing a safety culture within the organization and added: "The fate and safety of hundreds of our colleagues and the continuity of energy supply to the capital are intertwined with your vigilance and will."
During this ceremony, two firefighters from the refinery shared their experiences in dealing with fires and illustrated their heroism and perseverance during critical times. At the end of the ceremony, in the presence of the CEO and other managers, the efforts of firefighters and exemplary staff of the safety and firefighting department were recognized and honored with a certificate of appreciation.
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