The ultimate goal of HSE, which encompasses the three interrelated areas of Health, Safety, and Environment, is to protect human health and life. If we value the health of ourselves and our employees, we will strive to uphold the principles and regulations related to occupational health, safety, and the environment, and by promoting education and culture-building in the workplace, we can maximize the preservation of healthy human lives.
Today, with industrial advancements and the introduction of machinery, devices, and systems into people's lives, the increasing role of equipment and tools in work processes, and the growing interaction of humans with elements of industrial environments, organizations are facing new and ongoing challenges related to health, safety, and hygiene. The mere adherence to old laws and basic principles is no longer sufficient to prevent accidents and catastrophic risks.
Therefore, to protect the workforce— which is the most important factor in the advancement of any organization— and to ensure the survival of the environment, as well as to prevent damage to equipment and facilities, the HSE strategy was introduced to provide a systematic approach to reducing risks and maximizing workplace health.
Over the past years, significant efforts have been made to ensure workplace safety within our organization, and for a long time, the protection of the workforce's health has been one of our top priorities. In implementing the safety system, we have given special attention to international standards, including ISO 45001. Additionally, we have identified all our activities related to health and safety and have developed plans and measurements to monitor and improve them. The results of these measurements are reported to management through performance monitoring, reviewing, and correcting non-conformities observed in audits.
Key Actions Taken in the Field of Health:
- Establishing communication with a physician for periodic health checks of employees, from employers to contractors.
- Providing a designated area in the workplace for the temporary accommodation and rest of injured individuals, equipped with necessary facilities.
- Conducting regular quality checks of drinking water and closely monitoring the distribution of food and its preparation.
- Implementing pest control measures, including baiting and periodic spraying, to eliminate pests and contaminants.
- Performing pre-employment medical examinations for staff and contractors, as well as periodic health checks and monitoring of employees’ health.
- Reviewing checklists during periodic inspections of cafeterias, buffets, and kitchens, and addressing any deficiencies.
- Holding regular monthly meetings of the Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection Committee with the presence of a labor department representative.
- Organizing short daily exercise sessions during work hours to ensure the physical fitness of personnel.
- Reviewing, following up on, and improving the cleanliness of restrooms, and monitoring hand soap levels.
- Regularly cleaning floors, hallways, workrooms, and sanitizing desks and doorknobs.
- Providing and installing waste bins in different areas of the workplace for wet and dry waste, and overseeing waste disposal.
- Preparing and distributing educational articles and posters on health topics, pollution control, and prevention.
- Installing and replenishing first aid kits and medications, and managing the disposal of expired medicines.
- Training staff to ensure readiness for the rapid transport of injured personnel to hospitals in emergencies.
- Preventing environmental contamination and managing the collection and removal of recyclables, waste, and refuse.
Key Actions Taken in the Field of Safety:
- Providing and distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) to all personnel, along with an instruction manual for proper use.
- Installing air conditioning and clean air circulation systems, and periodically replacing filters to prevent smoke and dust.
- Implementing safety and occupational health maintenance programs according to established schedules.
- Conducting regular inspections and recharging fire extinguishing equipment and fire extinguishers to ensure proper functionality.
- Performing daily inspections of hazardous areas to ensure compliance with safety instructions and the presence of safety equipment.
- Organizing multiple training sessions to educate and remind employees, especially the crisis management team, about safety rules.
- Recording and reporting every incident and maintaining statistics on accidents to predict severity, frequency, and incident rates.
- Installing safety signs throughout the facility and placing warning and informational stands.
- Forming an emergency response team and conducting safety and fire drills.
- Recognizing and rewarding exemplary personnel and those adhering to safety practices during periodic ceremonies.
- Displaying infographics and educational posters on safety to enhance safety culture.
- Securing areas, pathways, hallways, and other workspaces by installing safety and directional signs.
- Conducting periodic drills and exercises to prepare personnel and build confidence in handling emergencies.
- Issuing reminders to employees about the proper use of PPE and imposing warnings or fines for non-compliance.
- Installing safety labels in hazardous areas and inspecting the safety of tools, equipment, and machinery.
Key Actions Taken in the Field of Environment:
- Creating and maintaining green spaces using plants, shrubs, and natural elements for beautification.
- Thoroughly maintaining air conditioning system filters and replacing dust collection equipment.
- Continuously self-reporting results of environmental pollutant measurements in the workplace and surrounding areas.
- Designing checklists for department and unit inspections to identify environmental hazards.
- Providing environmental education to visitors, trainees, and staff through environmental sessions.
- Striving to minimize raw material waste, reduce overall waste production, and cut down on excess.
- Utilizing computer systems and automation to save on paper consumption.
- Conducting daily, weekly, and monthly environmental inspections to address issues and concerns.
- Measuring environmental hazard parameters, such as gases and dust, on an annual basis.
- Guiding and cooperating with environmental inspectors during scheduled or surprise visits.
- Installing posters and educational materials about environmental protection in public areas.
- Providing and installing bins for the collection of wet, dry, and recyclable waste, and ensuring regular disposal.
- Identifying authorized and qualified centers for the disposal and elimination of non-reusable waste.
- Installing small hazardous waste bins in restrooms for waste separation.
- Preventing heat loss during cold seasons to reduce the emission of harmful greenhouse gases.