Interior Minister Lieutenant-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa has visited the pavilion of the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) on the sidelines of the 12th Conference/Exhibition of the American Association of Occupational Safety Professionals (Middle East).

The minister was received by Minister of Oil, Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, and members of the company’s executive management.

Dr. Jawahery thanked Lt.-Gen. Shaikh Rashid for his visit and briefed him on the company's work, achievements and awards in the field of security and safety, which the company is keen to commit to and promote in the community.

The Minister of Interior said he admired the advanced level achieved by the company and expressed appreciation for its outstanding contributions in the field of occupational safety and community development through various awareness programmes.

He also appreciated the company’s efforts in promoting a culture of public safety and contributing to improving performance, providing occupational health and preserving the environment.

The minister spoke of the importance of GPIC's participation not only because it is one of the most important industrial companies in Bahrain but also since it is a model for strict application of occupational health and safety standards.

The minister praised the capabilities of the Bahrain companies operating in the oil industry and hailed, in particular, GPIC’s achievements and its high quality products. He also appreciated GPIC’s role in supporting conferences and specialized events and expressed admiration for the good reputation the company has made for itself in the field.

The minister spoke about the importance of such conferences and exhibitions in Bahrain and said it were a good opportunity to exchange experiences and information with safety experts and to enhance the use of public safety mechanisms.

Dr. Jawahery said that the visit came in recognition of GPIC's efforts in the field of occupational safety and its excellent record in achieving record working hours without a lost time accident.

The conference and exhibition attracted more than 600 participants, including managers, engineers and scientists specialized in the field of safety, environment and occupational health.

The event included more than 30 specialized sessions, 15 workshops and displays of modern technologies in the field of safety, health and the environment.

Source: BNA