HIA underwent rigorous in-depth assessment
The Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management (MATAR) recently received the ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System Certification for Hamad International Airport. The certification was awarded by the BSI (British Standards Institution).
To obtain the recognition, Hamad International Airport underwent a rigorous in-depth assessment which analyzed the airport’s health and safety processes and procedures, leadership commitment, risk management, and controls in place.
“At Hamad International Airport, we consistently review and improve our processes as the airport continues to grow, ensuring health and safety is the foundation of operational excellence and an unparalleled passenger experience,” remarked Michael McMillan, Senior Vice President Facilities Management, Hamad International Airport.
“This award demonstrates the airport’s commitment to prioritizing employees’ health and well-being, to build a culture of care and accelerate towards a more sustainable world,” commented Theuns Kotze, Managing Director, Assurance IMETA, BSI.
Since commencing operations in 2014, Hamad International Airport established health and safety initiatives that would mitigate risks and improve operational performance.
With a Zero Accident and Zero Harm culture, the airport has adopted a robust system of work, to ensure a work culture that supports employees and partners, showcases leadership commitment and enhances passengers’ journeys through the airport, according to a press statement concluded.
