Mr. Namir George

Freelance Health and Safety Consultant
Freelance

Presenter Profile:

Eur.Ing. Namir George MSc. CEng. MIChemE, CFIOSH

Namir George is a registered European Engineer and was educated at Aston University in Birmingham UK. He graduated with a BSc. in Chemical Engineering in 1979 and an MSc in Occupational Health and Safety in 1981. He is currently employed as an Area Manager for the International Safety Council, a global subsidiary of the National Safety Council, USA.

He has 25 years’ experience in the field of Safety and Loss prevention gained in various industry sectors. He worked at various positions for blue chip organizations such GlaxoSmithKline, Kraft Food International Honeywell and Dailycer. In addition he worked for several safety consultancies and undertook several projects including chemical, petrochemical, food and drink, automotive, utilities, as well as pharmaceuticals such as Shell, Total oil Marine, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Masterfoods, EON, VDO, Florette, etc.

He is a Chartered Chemical Engineer, Chartered Fellow of the Institution of Occupational Safety, member of American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and an affiliate member of Institution of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). In addition he is a member of the Birmingham Health, Safety and Environmental Association (BHSEA).

Sessions

Day 2
Track 4 - General Safety
From: 02:45 PM
To: 03:53 PM

Workshops

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WS: # 01
HAZOP Leadership
January 19
- 20 January, 2025
Crown Plaza - Board Room 1

Technical Paper

Balancing Operations and Safety: A Growing Conflict

“For forty years, several catastrophic incidents have historically underscored the devastating consequences of prioritizing operations over safety. Yet, time and time again, incidents are still happening, and some senior leaders are not taking an active role in their safety commitment. While legislation like Corporate Manslaughter (for example) has been introduced to hold organizations accountable for serious safety breaches, punitive measures alone are insufficient. A cultural shift towards valuing safety as highly as operations is necessary. This involves continuous education, robust enforcement, and unwavering commitment from all levels of leadership.
By fostering a genuine commitment to safety, organizations can not only protect their employees but also enhance their operational integrity. The time for change is now, and it starts with redefining leadership priorities to include a steadfast dedication to safety. Let’s open a dialogue on implementing these strategies within our organization and beyond. It’s time to challenge the status quo and ensure that safety is never compromised for the sake of operations. Working together, we can create safer workplaces and set a precedent for the industry.”

Mr. Namir George
Freelance Health and Safety Consultant
Freelance