BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 4. In response to
the unpredictable and windy weather conditions affecting the
country, security measures have been enhanced in the production
units of the Azneft union of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan
(SOCAR), a source in Azneft told Trend.
According to the source, hazardous work has been limited, and
necessary steps have been implemented to safeguard human health in
line with labor standards.
"Awareness is being carried out in all areas, and the current
situation is being kept under control," the source noted.
On January 3, the National Hydrometeorology Service issued a
yellow alert for strong winds in Baku, the Absheron Peninsula, and
districts, including Dashkasan, Ganja, Samukh, Goranboy, Naftalan,
Neftchala, Khizi, Mingachevir, Oghuz, Shaki, Shamakhi, and
Gobustan. The forecast predicted 13.9–20.7 m/s winds.
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