Overview

THE SAFETY OF THE COMPANY'S WORKFORCE and those of its contractors, as well as operational assets, has been of paramount importance to ADMA-OPCO since its earliest days. In recent years, much emphasis has been placed on preserving the environment.

This emphasis on Health, Safety and the Environment (HSE) is reflected in the Company's HSE policy statement, which notes that: "ADMA-OPCO strongly believes that all accidents, whether they lead to injuries, ill health, damage to the environment and property, fire or security breaches, are preventable and can be controlled through good management. The Company is committed to the well being of its employees.


Fire brigade drill, Das Island, 1960		fire-fighting exercise 2002

"ADMA-OPCO's aim is to ensure that the Company's HSE performance is equal to that of the best oil and gas companies throughout the world. A high standard of HSE performance forms an essential part of the Company's business as a major oil and gas producer, along with its integration into the UAE community.

" The HSE Management System, accordingly, is strictly implemented throughout the Company's workplaces, both onshore at the Headquarters and in Musaffah Supply Base, and offshore on Das Island and in the offshore areas.


Continuous HSE monitoring of Company's property and employees. Two personnel checking equipment in an offshore site (above left) and in Mussaffah Base (above right).

Awareness campaigns, associated with incentives, are conducted regularly to enhance awareness of HSE culture amongst the workforce.

On the environmental side, the reduction of emissions, the use of solar energy, the control of industrial waste and the introduction of a zero flaring policy are high on the Company's business agenda, in line with ADNOC corporate policy on environmental issues.


Das boasts its own football pitch		An ostrich strolling on Das

environment. Side by side with the oil and gas plants, birds of many kinds have either found shelter in the island's expanding areas of greenery, or are regular visitors during their migration. Through efforts of individuals and societies like the Das Natural History and Environment Group, the island now boasts aviaries for birds, parks for ostriches and gazelles, and marine shelters for sea creatures like turtles. A major project worth mentioning here is the artificial reef, established in 2001, which provides sanctuary to fish and other marine life.

Thanks to the greenery now present on the island, Das has emerged as one of the UAE's most important sites for rare migrating birds, some of which have been seen nowhere else in the country.