Mobarakeh Steel safety programs; In line with the strategies of the World Association of Steel Producers

According to Me-Metals, the result of this conversation follows:

Explain about Mubarakeh's approach to employee safety.

In today's world, skilled manpower is known as the most valuable asset for achieving sustainable development goals.For this reason, maintaining and improving the safety and health of employees through creating a safe and healthy environment is one of the main priorities of any organization. As the largest steel producer in the Middle East and North Africa and a member of the World Steel Manufacturers Association (WORLD STEEL), Mobarakeh Steel Company has always taken important steps towards organizational excellence and improving the safety and health of its employees and attaches special importance to safety and fire fighting in its working environment.

What plans and measures have been taken in this regard?

In line with these goals, Mobarakeh Steel has succeeded in improving the working conditions and improving the health of employees by implementing comprehensive programs in the field of safety and health in the workplace in recent years.In line with the strategies of the World Association of Steel Manufacturers, this company has implemented five-year programs in the field of safety, and as the first holder of the ISO 45001:2018 international certificate in Iran, it has been able to register an accident recurrence index of 0.813 (FR) in 1402. to record its best performance in this field since the beginning of operation.

What other new programs are in the works?

Due to the importance of process safety management in preventing process accidents, Mobarakeh Steel is establishing a process safety management system (PSM). This action has been taken in order to deal with incidents such as chemical leakage, explosion and fire in production processes.

What is the status of Mobarakeh Steel compared to other international companies in this field?

ArcelorMittal and Tata Steel, as two leading companies in the world's steel industry, have advanced safety management systems and are constantly improving. By using new technologies and strict standards for their suppliers and contractors, these companies have succeeded in reducing accidents and improving the safety of the workplace.

Compared to these companies, Mobarakeh Steel is known as one of the leading companies in Iran's steel industry due to the infrastructure and advanced safety systems that it has developed over the years, and it is always trying to increase its investment in the field of safety and use New technologies to reach international standards.

What plans and strategic guidelines has Mobarakeh Steel defined and operationalized in the field of safety and firefighting?

In general, these programs include:

- Development of a five-year safety plan: Mobarakeh Steel has taken effective steps towards the development of safety in the workplace by developing comprehensive five-year safety plans. These programs focus on process safety management, use of digital technologies and improvement of safe behaviors.

- Risk identification and risk assessment: By developing systematic processes to identify and assess occupational and process safety risks, this company has succeeded in preventing accidents and has continuously put process risk management on its agenda.

- Controlling unsafe behaviors with a digital transformation approach: analysis of data obtained from safety inspections and employee actions shows that unsafe behaviors are one of the main causes of accidents. In this regard, the company has taken steps to identify and control unsafe behaviors by using artificial intelligence and new technologies.

What are the achievements of Mobarakeh Steel in the field of firefighting? 

In general, these achievements can be summarized in these cases: establishment of international safety standards; Obtaining OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001 certificates; holding specialized training courses and safety conferences; Improving firefighting and safety equipment.

In the field of firefighting, how is Mobarakeh's interaction with surrounding cities and industrial towns? 

Mobarakeh Steel, as a socially responsible company, has had extensive cooperation with local institutions and surrounding industrial towns during incidents and crises. This company has played an effective role in promoting safety and improving the quality of life in the region by participating in numerous rescue and fire fighting operations in the region.

Your final words?

 As the HSE manager of Mobarakeh Steel Company, while celebrating the National Fire and Safety Day, we believe that safety is everyone's responsibility. With collective effort and empathy, we can achieve a safer and healthier work environment and be a good example for other industries.