ADAC continues to make workplace safety a priority

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) this week launched its annual safety campaign and exhibition at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Supported by ADAC’s regulatory, subsidiary, operational and airline partners, the goal of the campaign was to promote airside safety and occupational health, safety & environment amongst all ADAC and subsidiary employees, in order to ensure a safe and secure workplace, and to maintain the operational integrity of the airport. This year’s multifaceted exhibition comprised of awareness sessions that focused on important topics such as: hazard identification; dangerous goods handling, wild life identification and reporting; managing heat stress; runway safety; and, employee wellness management. To encourage personal health & wellbeing awareness, employees had the opportunity to be tested for diabetes and to have their blood pressure checked at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s SEHA urgent care stand, within the exhibition, from 12th November until 14th November. Ali Majed Al Mansoori, Chairman of ADAC, said: ‘ADAC is strongly committed to ensuring that all employees are protected while on the job. The company, will continue to evolve its health & safety best practices, educating employees about managing risks, and to be a leader in workplace safety and a world-class airport operator’.