The National Iranian Gas Company has launched various programs to institutionalize safety, health, environmental protection, and passive defense culture in the gas industry. Considering that approximately 73% of the country's energy and 86% of electricity production depend on natural gas, this industry, as one of the country's key infrastructures, requires special attention to safety and risk management.
Importance of Safety and Risk Management in the Gas Industry
Alireza Shokouhian, the manager of health, safety, environment, and passive defense at the National Iranian Gas Company, emphasizes the importance of safety in this industry and notes that accident prevention should be based on a scientific and systematic approach. Given the extensive infrastructure and continuous processes, the National Iranian Gas Company must pay attention to the maintenance and continuous monitoring of control and safety systems. He also referred to six key areas for safety management and control: human capital, equipment and infrastructure, materials used, methods and processes, measurement and monitoring systems, and the environment.
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Educational and Motivational Programs in HSE
The National Iranian Gas Company prioritizes holding educational and motivational courses to enhance safety culture. These trainings are designed to meet the job needs of employees. Shokouhian emphasized that the trainings should be purposeful and practical to be more effective. Additionally, past incidents and experiences are used as learning resources to prevent the repetition of mistakes.
In this regard, a comprehensive training calendar is prepared annually in collaboration with specialized units and human resources management, which includes training programs for employees and contractors. These programs are continuously monitored and evaluated to ensure that educational goals are achieved.
Therefore, human capital, as one of the main pillars of HSE culture in the Iranian gas industry, is improved through continuous and motivational training, contributing to the institutionalization of safety culture among employees. The National Iranian Gas Company, considering the existing challenges, seeks to continuously enhance safety and prepare for critical conditions to prevent accidents.
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