Topics such as infection control strategy and vehicle sanitization methods were discussed
The Centre for Responsible Business (CRB), under the auspices of Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, recently organised an online training workshop on the safety and health of commercial vehicles drivers, during this period of Covid-19
The e-workshop was organized by the ‘Road Safety’ Task Force, which is part of Dubai Chamber’s Sustainability Network, and was attended by over 50 participants from the private sector in Dubai.
The workshop focused on the important role these drivers play in delivering food supplies, equipment and medical tools during this challenging time. Participants in the workshop reviewed the various methods and procedures that companies can adopt to provide maximum protection to drivers during their duties.
The presenters discussed topics such as infection control strategies through the use of a mix of administrative and engineering preventive measures, safe work practices, personal protection equipment (PPE) to prevent driver exposure to infection, communication mechanisms and expected driver behaviour and methods of vehicle sterilization.
During the training workshop, officials representing some of most prominent companies in the country led the discussion, including Roshan Menon from Emirates Airlines; Fenu Rehana from Dulsco; Sundarmoorthy Hariharaiyer from Transworld; Arundhan Alphonse from Tristar, and Suneeth Mathew from Nestle.
Dr. Belaid Ratab, Chief Economist, Senior Director–Economic Research & Sustainable Business Development Sector, Dubai Chamber, pointed out the importance of driver safety and health during this period, given the primary role that this category of workers play in meeting the daily requirements of life.
