A roundtable discussion on occupational safety, technical safety, emergency preparedness, and risk management was held in the Aghdash region.

The event was co-organized by the Aghdash District Executive Power, the State Labor Inspectorate Service under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan and its subordinate public legal entity "Occupational Safety Center", the State Agency for Safe Working in Industry and Mountain-Mining Control of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Azerbaijan Industrial Safety Association (AISA).

During the roundtable, the practical difficulties faced by entrepreneurs operating in the Aghdash region in the field of safety were heard, and an exchange of views was held regarding the timely identification and proper management of existing risks at enterprises.

During the event, information was provided on occupational safety and the creation of a safe working environment, compliance with technical safety requirements, risk management in production and service areas, emergency preparedness, fire safety, and basic rules of conduct.

Furthermore, issues regarding the application of the AZS ISO 45001:2021 state standard "Occupational health and safety management systems - Requirements with guidance for use" at enterprises, the promotion of the "Vision Zero" model, the statutory obligations of entrepreneurs, and the strengthening of preventive measures were highlighted.

The event was attended by representatives of relevant state agencies, the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation, small and medium-sized enterprises, manufacturing facilities, agricultural and processing companies, the construction and service sectors, as well as HSE professionals.

At the roundtable, attended by more than 40 participants, questions from entrepreneurs were answered, open discussions were held on current challenges, and proposals regarding practical solutions were heard.