-By Precious Ahiakwo-Ovie
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has called on operators in the Midstream and Downstream Petroleum industry to conduct regular Health, Safety, and Environment(HSE) compliance check in order to ensure that their activities are carried out in an environmentally acceptable and sustainable manner.
Head HSE, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority Port Harcourt Field Office, Naomi Ozo made this known during a road walk to end a week-long series of activities marking the NMDPRA’s Health, Safety, Environment and Community Week.
According to Ozoh Naomi, focus of the NMDPRA’s Health, Safety, Environment and Community Week is to enhance a culture of safety and health in the industry.
She said, “The NMDPRA is committed to ensuring the health and safety of its employees. Ensure that the work environment is safe and employees are protected. Create and promote awareness for employees and stakeholders on issues relating to HSE through relevant trainings , enlightenment campaigns , conference and workshops.
On his part, Head of Operations, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority Port Harcourt Field Office, Benette Ofoimbo Brown said “the HSE training received so far will empower employees at all levels to intervene where necessary in any activity that may be unsafe to them and the environment. Ensure that its services meet the needs of its internal and external stakeholders and conduct regular compliance monitoring to ensure that the activities of operators in the Midstream and Downstream Petroleum industry have minimal effect on the environment. Ensure that that all activities in the Midstream and Downstream Petroleum industry comply with the relevant local and international HSE best practices, and ensure that all operations are conducted in a manner that will prevent accidents and cases of work related ill-health.”
Our correspondent reports that the event was carried out in partnership with the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Garden City, and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, with a medical outreach among staff and Health, Safety and Environment seminar.
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