Partnering the efforts of the government to curb road accidents and in line with the global declaration of the year 2011 to 2020 as 'Decade of Action for Road Safety', Galfar Engineering and Contracting had launched a road safety campaign across its operations in the sultanate from September 1 to 10.
As per the corporate objective of achieving excellence in HSE management and to further its efforts aiming at 'zero harm to people', Galfar focuses on continual improvement in performance through regular campaigns and initiatives.
Commenting on the safety campaign, T G Philip, Galfar vice president - QHSE, said, "The company had organised a similar campaign in May this year and the present drive reiterated the company's commitment to road safety and sustain the improvements achieved in terms of road safety performance."
The ten-day road safety campaign also aimed at alerting the drivers on the recent road fatalities that the nation witnessed during and after Eid holidays.
Some of the activities planned during the campaign were the Driver's Forum with participation of project managers to discuss and address concerns of the drivers; detailed inspections and maintenance of all vehicles; practical sessions for drivers on how to carry out daily vehicle checks; vehicle and terrain specific driver training (utilising the services of in-house trainers as well as from vehicle dealers) with emphasis on safe condition and use of brake and gear; and awareness sessions among drivers and others on the importance of seat belts through discussions and video shows.
Abdul Rahiman, Galfar vice- president - plant, said, "Accidents are caused by a culmination of lack of skill and attitude. Through the campaign, we address the attitude of drivers and operators across the organisation as we have observed that accidents are pronounced with such individuals."
© Muscat Daily 2012
