Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) convened its 9th Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Conference at the Morgah Club in Rawalpindi. M. Adil Khattak, the Chief Executive Officer of ARL, delivered the opening remarks to a gathering of academics, industry experts, and HSE professionals.
Khattak emphasised that health, safety, and environmental practices are essential for achieving responsible business practices, sustainable growth, and operational excellence. The company, which possesses a century-long legacy, reaffirmed its dedication to environmental sustainability, technological advancement, and its core value of "Learning and Innovation."
ARL is also preparing for an upcoming Refinery Upgradation Project. Seven technical presentations were featured during the conference, covering topics such as safety leadership, behaviour-based safety, and Safety Critical Task Analysis.
Participants also discussed reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption, managing process safety barriers, and improving the Permit to Work System to prevent minor defects from escalating into major consequences. The event concluded with a collective pledge to enhance health, safety, and environmental standards across various industries.
