Dayana Diaz is an HSE professional with over 18 years of experience, bringing a strong track record in the renewable energy sector, particularly in photovoltaic projects. Throughout her career, she has contributed to the implementation and reinforcement of a robust safety culture, with a focus on risk prevention, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement.
She is currently responsible for defining and driving the global HSE strategy, fostering an increasingly proactive, autonomous, and business-integrated safety culture, in alignment with Helexia’s core values.
1) What does the World Day for Safety and Health at Work represent for Helexia and its organizational culture?
For Helexia, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work represents an opportunity to reinforce one of our most important pillars: safety. It is a moment to pause, reflect, and remember that every activity, no matter how routine, carries risks that must be properly managed.
Beyond regulatory compliance, safety at Helexia is a core value embedded in our daily operations. This day reaffirms our collective commitment to ensuring that everyone works in a safe environment and returns home healthy every day.
2) What are the main policies and practices Helexia implements to ensure the safety and well-being of its employees?
Helexia has a robust safety management framework based on the identification, assessment, and control of risks. Before any activity begins, we conduct detailed risk assessments to ensure that all preventive measures are in place.
We operate with standardized procedures, strict use of personal protective equipment (PPE), work permit systems, and continuous monitoring of field activities. In addition, we maintain a strong approach to incident and near-miss management, treating each occurrence as an opportunity for learning and continuous improvement.
At Helexia, safety is not viewed merely as an obligation, but as a shared responsibility embraced by everyone.
3) In a sector such as energy, where operations involve technical risks, how does Helexia promote a culture of prevention and accountability?
In the energy sector, where we deal with risks such as electricity, working at heights, and other critical activities, prevention must be present at every stage of the process.
At Helexia, we promote safe behaviors by empowering teams to stop work in unsafe conditions and report deviations immediately. We foster a culture of prevention and accountability by treating safety as a non-negotiable value, fully integrated into all operational activities.
We ensure that all employees and contractors are properly trained through regular, specialized programs tailored to each type of activity, particularly in critical areas such as working at heights, electrical safety, and energy isolation (lockout/tagout). This culture is further reinforced through open and transparent communication, encouraging the reporting of unsafe conditions and near misses.
Additionally, rigorous field supervision, supported by active leadership and HSE teams, ensures compliance with procedures and the prompt resolution of any deviations.
4) How do training and awareness initiatives contribute to strengthening safety in the daily routines of teams?
Training is one of the most important tools for ensuring safety in our operations. At Helexia, we equip our teams with the knowledge needed to fully understand the risks associated with their activities and to manage them effectively.
We deliver specialized technical training alongside ongoing awareness initiatives, including safety briefings, campaigns, and the sharing of best practices. These efforts help transform safety into a natural and consistent behavior embedded in everyday routines.
5) What are Helexia’s priorities for the future regarding occupational health and safety?
Helexia’s future priorities are centered on continuously strengthening its safety culture at every level of the organization. Beyond processes and procedures, our focus is on embedding safety into everyday decisions and behaviors.
We aim to evolve toward an increasingly mature and HSE-independent culture, where every employee feels responsible for their own safety and that of others, acting proactively even in the absence of direct supervision. This involves reinforcing team ownership, risk awareness, and the ability to make safe decisions in any situation.
We will continue to invest in training, active leadership, and tools that support this cultural evolution. Our objective is clear: zero accidents and the assurance that everyone returns home safely every day.
