GAC Dubai has won the Group Chairman's Award for Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Excellence 2015 for introducing a suite of practical innovations to improve safety in working conditions and reduce the company's carbon footprint.
Thirty-five entries were received for the annual award, which for the first time extended its scope from the previous focus on the environment to also encompass health, safety and security measures.
GAC Dubai stood out for its implementation of a series of measures to enhance HSSE across the board. Warehouse lighting was replaced with longer-lasting LED bulbs, resulting in greater visibility and safer working conditions. Because they generate no heat, LEDs do not raise warehouse temperatures.
A system was also introduced to filter and recycle waste water to water the plants around the site. Finally, the company's Freon-powered cooling plant was replaced by a more eco-friendly alternative to reduce the warehouse's environmental impact.
The first runner-up was GAC Sri Lanka, which was recognised for its work to raise awareness about the causes and impact of marine pollution among local fishermen and port users at Galle. This community project was enhanced by the distribution of first aid boxes.
The challenge of extreme temperatures in the Gulf's summer months was tackled by second runner-up, NSGAC Abu Dhabi. Its Summer Working Programme was devised to protect the welfare of staff working in the heat by controlling conditions and promoting greater staff awareness.
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15 January 2016 - 21:33
Group chairman award for health, safety presented to GAC Dubai
GAC Dubai has won the Group Chairman's Award for Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Excellence 2015 for introducing a suite of practical innovations to improve safety in working conditions and reduce the company's carbon footprint.
WORLD SHIPPING
15 January 2016 - 21:33
Group chairman award for health, safety presented to GAC Dubai
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