Kazatomprom implements digital technologies in industrial safety

15/12/2023

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A forum dedicated to the digitalization of industrial safety of NAC Kazatomprom JSC was held in Shymkent. The event was attended by managers and employees of subsidiaries and affiliates of the nuclear holding. Forum participants discussed the implementation of automation and digitalization in the field of industrial safety, labor and environmental protection, as well as radiation and nuclear safety.

Kazatomprom’s subsidiary KAP Technology LLP (IT integrator of the nuclear holding) presented plans for the development of eKAP and eKAP HSE information systems in the field of industrial safety, namely the automation of processes for managing personnel admission to high-risk work.

“The safety and health of each employee are Kazatomprom’s top priorities. The company applies a whole range of measures and best international practices to prevent accidents and incidents, and also systematically works with its staff to improve the safety culture at all enterprises of the nuclear holding. A key element of the safety policy is the Vision Zero concept, the goal of which is to reduce the level of injuries at work to zero. To achieve this goal, Kazatomprom enterprises regularly improve industrial safety and labor protection systems, introduce modern automated and digital systems, ensuring the safety of people and the environment,” said Mukhit Magazhanov, Chief Director for General Affairs of NAC Kazatomprom JSC.

Also during the forum, the capabilities of a video analytics system in production were presented. The digital solution allows you to identify and recognize employees, monitor the situation on site, and monitor staff compliance with safety regulations and labor protection standards. With the help of analytics, industrial specialists can identify potentially dangerous situations and use the system to investigate incidents.

“These projects will automate processes such as pre-shift medical examination of workers, pre-shift and post-shift medical examination of personnel, issuance of an electronic permit for high-risk work, recording of dangerous conditions and actions, and training,” commented Nikolay Melnikov, General Director of LLP “ KAP Technology” NAC Kazatomprom JSC.

Moreover, the SAP EHSM information system was presented at the event. The project helps improve environmental, labor and health protection, build a safe working environment, and reduce accidents and incidents at work.

The use of digital innovations will allow the nuclear holding to increase the efficiency of industrial safety and ensure the company’s competitiveness.

Source and Credit: metalmininginfo.kz

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