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REPORT 2017

5.2. Cargo Terminal Safety In addition to these changes, a safe building evacuation handbook was compiled and the employees were
trained on it. The cargo handling manual was also redesigned, and workers received relevant training.

Goldair Handling offers high-quality cargo and mail services Purchase of 6 new electric forklifts, of all categories, which
to airlines-customers under contracts, and to consumers, are more environmentally friendly, to increase productivity in
through its Cargo Terminals. The Athens Cargo Terminal, the storage area and reduce manual labour.
with the largest volume of cargo and mail going through it The following were implemented at the Thessaloniki and Heraklion, Crete Cargo Terminals:
is a well-guarded 6000 m2 facility, designed for the quick Installation of new, more environmentally friendly (VRV
unloading of any type and size of cargo using state-of-the- technology) A/C units in the cargo handling offices, which
art equipment, directly serving both agencies and private achieve better performance, create a comfortable working Thessaloniki Heraklion, Crete
costumers. environment and consume less power (A+).
Replacement of the forklift’s internal combustion motor Renovation of offices
Reconstruction of the storage area floor, benefiting the with an electrical one, which is more environmentally aiming to maximise safety,
TRAINING OF CARGO TERMINAL EMPLOYEES smooth operation of the equipment and reducing its wear friendly and better for the workers’ health the ergonomics for workers and customers
There are 140 employees at the Athens Cargo Terminal, and tear, while also providing a safer and brighter working (less noise and air pollution). and to increase productivity.
which have been trained according to the Goldair Handling environment, without any obstacles (floor damage).
safety programme, as well as the new e-learning course Replacement of the A/C with new, more environmentally
designed especially for the Cargo department. The e-learning Extension of truck service ramps by 30% aiming to increase Training of personnel in friendly units, with higher performance and lower energy
course is based on the revised and detailed Cargo Handling productivity and ergonomics. new operational procedures. consumption (A), while providing
Manual for corporate procedures, and has been divided into a comfortable working environment.
3 categories: Import, Export and Warehouse, in order to be Reinforcement of fire-fighting points for greater safety and
adequately linked to operational needs. faster response to a potential fire. Replacement of 50% of half the office A/C with new, more Training of personnel in
environmentally friendly units, with higher performance new operational procedures.
and lower energy consumption (A+), while providing a Installation of new digital surveillance
The security personnel of the Cargo Terminal, which in 2017 Replacement with new digital surveillance system, and
was increased by 20%, is receiving continuous training and is widening of the video angles to enhance security. comfortable working environment. system to improve security.
certified by the Civil Aviation Authority in security checks.
The cargo handling and customer service offices were
also designed anew, in a larger space (by 70%). Along the
INVESTMENTS IN THE SAFETY OF same lines, a new rest and lunch area was created for the 5.3. Care for Occupational Health and Safety
CARGO TERMINAL FACILITIES employees at the Terminal Station.
A series of structural changes were made in 2017 at the Athens
The company takes care to provide a safe work environment characterised by compliance with the rules
Cargo Terminal at infrastructure level, aiming at improving
on health and safety.
safety and ergonomics in its main areas. Specifically, the
following changes were made:
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SAFETY REVIEW BOARD (SRB)
Change to the arrangement of storage shelves, aiming at (OHSMS) AT GOLDAIR HANDLING The Safety Review Board (SRB) concerns all airports where
improving ergonomics and increasing their capacity by 25%. To properly monitor all Health and Safety-related matters, the Goldair Handling is operating. It meets in Athens once per month
effective function of the Occupational Health and Safety System, - except for August - under the CEO, with Senior Management
Change of light bulbs and addition of light fixtures to achieve and to ultimately eliminate any kind of incident or accident, the executives as its members, who are responsible for Health and
100% LED technology lighting, which is more environmentally Company has appointed a Health and Safety Director for the Safety management in their area of responsibility.
friendly, 60% brighter and fully compatible with the Company’s airport of Athens, whereas each Airport Director is responsible In regional airports, the Board meets once every quarter, and
health and safety regulations - its operation is also 20% more for the regional airports, in cooperation with the Local Health the minutes of the meetings are sent to the Health and Safety
economical than the prior equipment’s. and Safety Director. In this context, the Company has also Director.
established two committees, according to the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirements.

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