Iraj Gashmardi, the HSE manager of Lavan Oil Refining Company, referring to the damage to part of the Lavan refinery facilities during the imposed war, stated: This incident was one of the most difficult and bitter work experiences for me, but the hopeful point in this situation was the absence of casualties.
Effective Presence of Operational Forces
After the incident occurred, the firefighting, operations, maintenance, human resources, security, and other units were present at the site without interruption and around the clock, working to protect employees and facilities and to continue the refinery's operations. Gashmardi emphasized that readiness in the HSE field is a kind of obligation, and continuous training, conducting fire extinguishing drills, practicing emergency scenario exercises, readiness of equipment, and human resources preparedness must always be at the highest level.
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Management and Coordination in Critical Conditions
The HSE manager of Lavan Oil Refining Company also emphasized the importance of management and command at the scene, stating: Coordination among units and the speed of action of the forces can be effective in controlling the incident and preventing its consequences from spreading. He considered the support and presence of the CEO of Lavan Oil Refining Company during the crisis to be effective, stating: Management support and the presence of managers alongside employees played an important role in coordinating actions, boosting the morale of firefighters, and overcoming emergency conditions.
Gashmardi pointed out the role of the crisis management officer and managers of various units in coordinating and managing the situation, stating: The experience of this incident once again highlighted the importance of preparedness, coordination, speed of action, and teamwork. He regarded the most significant achievement of this incident as the cohesion and accountability of the employees, stating: The knowledge and experience of the forces, along with appropriate support and management, provided the groundwork for reconstruction, returning conditions to normal, and continuing production.
Lavan Oil Refining Company operates on Lavan Island and is considered one of the oil refining units in the Persian Gulf region. In addition to processing crude oil, this refinery plays a role in supplying part of the petroleum products needed by the country, and its continued operation depends on the continuous readiness of operational forces, safety, and firefighting. During the third imposed war attack in April this year, part of the facilities of this company was damaged.
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