Mangaluru International Airport bags Apex India OHS Platinum Award
Mangaluru: Mangaluru International Airport added yet another feather on its cap in bagging the Platinum Award conferred by Apex India Foundation at the 8th Apex India Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2023 ceremony held in New Delhi on May 4, 2024. The award serves as a validation of the airport’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of occupational health and safety for its workforce.
Throughout its operational journey since the Commercial Operation Date, Mangaluru International Airport has consistently implemented robust safety measures with an emphasis on zero work site-related incidents. The airport has also initiated training programs and continuous improvement initiatives that are also in line with its Vision 2025 of making it the safest tabletop airport in India.
The safety governance structure of the airport follows the group safety standards and ISO 45001 guidelines. The Chairman (Chief Airport Officer) and six task force leaders make up the safety governance committees that meet periodically. “The Safety Governance Council body meets monthly to discuss and review any safety issues at the airport, in its unwavering commitment to safety,” the airport spokesperson said.
Apex India Foundation confers the “Apex India Occupational Health and Safety Awards’ to reward the institutions, organizations, their units, and activities that have made unique contributions in the field of health and safety of workers. The award lays emphasis on decreasing job accidents, injuries, and medical illnesses, a safe and clean environment at the workplace, and healthy working conditions.
Overall, more than 60 companies and 200 representatives participated in the gala awards function. Mr Vijayamohan Kondeti, lead (QHSE), and Mr Jithumon N R, lead (OHS) received the award on behalf of the airport.