The Port of Baku, operated by Azerbaijan Railways (ADY), has held an Occupational Health and Safety Month initiative aimed at enhancing employees’ knowledge and awareness of workplace safety, promoting safe working practices and fostering a strong safety culture.
Sea-news.az reports that launched on October 5, the initiative assessed the performance of shift and operational teams representing eight structural divisions of the Port. Particular emphasis was placed on employees’ active involvement in occupational health and safety processes, initiatives aimed at improving workplace safety, and timely reporting of identified risks and non-compliances.
The assessment criteria included compliance with occupational health and safety requirements, timely identification of operational risks, prevention of hazardous situations and potential non-compliances, effective workplace supervision and regular inspections of operational areas. Teams were also evaluated on their contribution to risk management and preventive measures.
Following the assessment, the three highest-performing teams were selected. Their members were presented with certificates of appreciation signed by the management, along with gifts, in recognition of their achievements.
The main objective of Occupational Health and Safety Month is to encourage every employee to take an active role in ensuring workplace safety, strengthen proactive approaches to identifying and preventing risks, and promote individual and collective responsibility.
These initiatives form part of the Port of Baku’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its safety culture, prevent workplace injuries and accidents, and ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.
