Aggreko receives Dubai
Environment, Health & Safety Award 2008
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Environment, Health & Safety awards held in Dubai.
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Aggreko has been recognised for its fire safety plan which is a
part of its 'Safety for Life' program.
Dubai – Aggreko International, the
regional and global leader in the provision of temporary power and
temperature control services, was honoured by the Ports, Customs
and Free Zone Corporation, when it was presented with a bronze
trophy during the Dubai Environment, Health & Safety Awards
2008. The award was presented in recognition of Aggreko’s Fire
Response Plan. Derek Shepherd, Managing Director of Aggreko
International, accepted the award on behalf of the Aggreko QHSE
team from Ahmed Butti Ahmed, Director General of Dubai Customs at
the presentation ceremony held in Dubai.
The Environment, Health and Safety
(EHS) awards are sponsored by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and are presented
annually by PCFC, as part of its initiative to promote safe
operating practices in companies working throughout the Free Zone
and Port. The aim of these awards is to continue to raise the
profile of HSE in Dubai, to recognize companies who have excelled
in HSE performance, and to give companies the chance to showcase
their environment, health and safety achievements.
The fire emergency and fire
prevention plan developed by Aggreko forms part of Aggreko’s Safety
for Life program, which was launched as a company-wide initiative
in July 2008. The fire safety plan describes the fire fighting
equipment and fire detection system in place and outlines the
procedures to be implemented by responsible zone fire marshals in
the event of fire. Fire drills are conducted periodically in
conjunction with the JAFZA fire department and are an integral part
of the ‘Safety for Life’ program. The program has been developed in
order to raise awareness about health and safety issues for staff
and includes several in-depth training programs including defensive
driving and fire safety.
Jana Single
Aggreko International
PO Box 17576, Jebel Ali,
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 (0)4 808 6336
Fax: +971 (0)4 883 5404