Towards a Safer Industrial Environment in Petroleum and Chemical Facilities

  Share :          
  26

Assist. Lect. Rusal Ahmed Hashim conducted a scientific seminar for students of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Industries entitled “Safety and Risk Management in Petroleum and Chemical Facilities According to Modern Standards.” The seminar aimed to enhance students’ scientific and professional awareness of the importance of applying safety standards in industrial, petroleum, and chemical facilities. The seminar addressed the main types of hazards that workers may encounter in petroleum and chemical facilities, methods of hazard identification, risk assessment and control, as well as the latest international safety standards and practices, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001. It also covered process safety systems and preventive measures against fires, explosions, and chemical leaks. Furthermore, the seminar discussed the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE), safe work procedures, emergency preparedness, and investigating accidents and near misses to prevent their recurrence and improve the working environment.