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ENOC Group has won the World of Safety and Health Asia (WSHAsia) Award 2024 in the Environmental Sustainability category for its Service Station of the Future, located at the Dubai Expo 2020 site.

The award highlights ENOC's efforts to integrate sustainability into its operations through innovation.

The Service Station of the Future employs biomimicry, drawing inspiration from natural processes to design materials and structures. It is the first service station globally to achieve LEED Platinum certification, meeting high standards in energy efficiency, water conservation, and CO₂ reduction.

The WSHAsia Award acknowledges companies contributing to environmental sustainability within the Occupational Safety and Health industry, focusing on innovative products or services that tackle current and future environmental challenges.

His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO at ENOC, said, “Sustainability has always been a core brand mission for us at ENOC. Our multi-award-winning Service Station of the Future at the Expo 2020 site serves as a symbol of our aspirations to further drive innovation to meet the requirements of the future. World of Safety and Health Asia (WSHAsia) Award underscores our commitment to lead the way in energy savings and water efficiency in alignment with UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050.”

The Service Station of the Future uses solar, wind, and traditional hydrocarbon energy. It is equipped with 283 solar panels generating 140MWh of solar power annually and a 25m wind turbine producing 12.7MWh of wind energy each year. Since its launch, the station has been recognised for its innovative design and sustainability features.

ENOC’s continued focus on sustainability aligns with the UAE’s goal of transitioning to cleaner energy sources and contributes to the country's economic growth and diversification.

The Group conducted a workshop on electrolyte drinks. (Image source: Canva)

ENOC Group wrapped up its 2024 Summer Safety Campaign, aimed at providing retail employees with the knowledge and tools needed to safely navigate the summer season.

The Group conducted a workshop on electrolyte drinks, with the aim of raising awareness among employees about the importance of hydration and getting enough water during the summer.

The campaign also comprised the distribution of over 9,000 essential summer supplies across its three company-owned accommodations. These supplies included, water bottles, fruits, cooling bags, vitamin water, ice cream and mini sunblock. 

The campaign concluded with a recognition of key partners, including Sharjah Police, Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital, and the Occupational Health Services Centre, for their contributions. In line with the UAE's mandatory midday break from 15 June to 15 September 2024, the initiative highlighted ENOC Group's commitment to employee safety and wellbeing.

Additionally, ENOC honoured 55 employees during its annual HSE Excellence Awards as part of the World Safety and Health Day at Work 2024 celebrations.

His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO at ENOC, said, “The safety and wellbeing of our people is of paramount importance to us at ENOC. Our proactive approach to ensuring all our retail staff is equipped with the necessary know-how during the summer season is reflective of our commitment to employee safety. Our Summer Safety Campaign 2024 is an integral aspect of our core brand value to enhance and ensure a safe working environment for our people across all operations.”

The "State-to-Error Risk Pattern". (Image source: SafeStart)

Larry Wilson, author and CEO, higlights the importance of 'self triggering' in reducing the risk of serious injuries

As we return to our ongoing series on Paradigm Shifts in safety, we invite you to read the sixth article, which delves into the "State-to-Error Risk Pattern" and the crucial concept of self-triggering. This paradigm shift is foundational for understanding how our mental and physical states can lead to critical errors, which, if not recognised in time, can result in severe injuries.

The "State-to-Error Risk Pattern" (see above image) identifies how certain states—such as rushing, frustration, fatigue, and complacency—dramatically increase the likelihood of making mistakes. This article emphasises the importance of self-triggering, a method that encourages individuals to recognize these hazardous states in real-time and take immediate corrective actions. By mastering self-triggering, workers can significantly reduce the risk of serious injuries.

Last month, we promoted an important set of events focused on preventing serious injuries. These in-depth sessions, hosted by SafeStart and Author, Larry Wilson, provide an unparalleled opportunity to engage with leading safety experts and dive deeper into strategies for mitigating risks in the workplace. These events are also designed to complement the lessons learned from our Paradigm Shifts series.

Now that we’re back on track, we encourage you not only register, but also to explore this critical sixth article, to reinforce your understanding and application of these life-saving concepts. Stay proactive, stay safe, and keep learning.
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Larry Wilson is a pioneer in the area of Human Factors in safety. He has been a safety consultant for over 25 years and has worked on-site with hundreds of companies worldwide. He is the author of SafeStart, an advanced safety and performance awareness program, successfully implemented in more than 3,500 companies, in over 60 countries, with more than four million people trained. He co-authored the book “Inside Out: Rethinking Traditional Safety Management Paradigms” and authored the book “Defenseless Moments: a Different Perspective on Serious Injuries.” Larry is the moderator of the SafeConnection expert panels and an active keynote speaker at health and safety conferences around the globe.