BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 2. Kazakhstan plans to
develop new industrial safety standards through the introduction of
a risk-based approach and amendments to existing legislation,
Trend reports via the
Kazakh government.
Chairman of the KAZENERGY Association, Bolat Akchulakov,
announced the initiative during a government meeting.
According to Akchulakov, major operators are currently applying
new certification methods in addition to the approved industrial
safety requirements.
He noted that, drawing on the experience of Tengizchevroil,
North Caspian Operating Company, and Karachaganak Petroleum
Operating, oil refineries and oil transportation companies have
begun implementing alternative methods of technical inspection for
equipment.
"Legislative support for a risk-based approach will enable the
establishment of new industrial safety standards in Kazakhstan,
improve operational efficiency, and bring the country closer to
international practices. Therefore, we believe it is necessary to
adopt amendments to regulatory and legal acts on industrial safety
issues," Akchulakov said.
The KAZENERGY chairman also noted that the association pays
special attention to occupational safety and employee
protection.
