HSE Responsibilities
- Cooperation and coordination between HSE
inspectors and the supervisory authorities of the Ministry of Labor
- Identification, documentation, and
implementation of safety regulations and instructions related to workshop
activities, and follow-up to ensure compliance with applicable laws and
regulations
- Hazard identification, risk assessment, and
development of responsive programs to control existing workplace hazards
- Monitoring and follow-up of corrective action
plans and initiatives aimed at improving workplace safety conditions, and
supervising their implementation
- Recording statistics related to occupational
accidents resulting in employee injuries or incidents with potentially
hazardous environmental impacts
- Assessing training needs, conducting safety
training programs, evaluating their effectiveness, and implementing
initiatives to promote safety culture and awareness
- Assessing needs, supervising procurement,
training, distribution, and proper use of personal protective equipment
(PPE), as well as inspecting and replacing defective equipment
- Ensuring employee compliance with mandatory
HSE regulations regarding the use of personal protective equipment
- Identifying unsafe acts for the purpose of
issuing corrective notices, encouragement, and fostering appropriate
motivation for safe behavior among employees
Actions Implemented by
the HSE Department
- Establishment of a green belt within the
industrial complex
- Monitoring and prevention of environmental
health pollution and collection of waste materials by the services unit
- Dispatching injured personnel to medical
centers in the event of serious accidents
- Preparation and installation of safety
signage within production lines
- Regular organization of Safety, Protection,
and Occupational Health Committee meetings with the participation of the
complex’s safety managers
- Continuous inspections by HSE officers of
production units and completion of relevant checklists
- Strict supervision of food preparation and
distribution processes in the company restaurant through regular
inspections
Employee Health and
Well-Being
To ensure the physical
and mental well-being of employees, the HSE Department conducts pre-employment
medical examinations as well as periodic health assessments. The primary
objectives of these examinations include:
- Early detection of occupational diseases and
work-related health complications
- Timely treatment and prevention of
occupational illnesses
- Prevention of the transmission and spread of
contagious diseases
- Prevention of occupational diseases among
employees performing similar tasks
- Evaluation of the impact of harmful workplace
environmental factors on workers
- Assessment of the effectiveness of preventive
and safety measures
Safety and Firefighting
To prevent accidents and to maintain and enhance
employee safety and health, the HSE Department equips personnel with
appropriate safety clothing, provides firefighting equipment, conducts monthly
inspections of fire extinguishers, and delivers training on the proper use of
firefighting equipment.
Environment
The development and
implementation of environmental management and assessment encompass the
following areas:
- Protection of the human and natural
environment
- Monitoring of natural resources, particularly
non-renewable resources
- Control, discharge, storage, and hygienic
disposal of wastewater, waste, and discarded materials
Passive Defense
(Non-Structural Defense)
Passive defense refers to
a set of non-military defensive measures aimed at increasing deterrence,
reducing vulnerability, ensuring continuity of essential operations, enhancing
resilience, and facilitating crisis management in the face of potential
threats.
In this regard, the HSE
Department has implemented the following measures:
- Identification of high-risk areas within the
complex and the rebar production line, and implementation of safety
measures to mitigate potential hazards
- Securing various sections of the rebar
production line where the risk of injury exists
- Conducting occupational health and safety
training courses for all employees to ensure preparedness in the event of
unsafe incidents within the production line