Seminar on Elevator and Escalator Safety

Seminar on Elevator and Escalator Safety

Seminar on Elevator and
Escalator Safety
4 OCTOBER 2011
ZA’ABEEL HALL, DM CLUB
Objectives of the Seminar
 Educate establishments dealing with the public on
the safe and proper operations and maintenance of
elevators, escalators and moving walks;
 Highlight safe and proper use of elevators, escalators
and moving walks.
Keynote Message
‘A lot of research has
gone into making
these equipment
safe, comfortable
and efficient but we
also have to do our
share.’
- Engr. Redha Salman
Director, Public Health
and Safety
Department
Program
9:00 – 9:30
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Eng. Redha Salman, Director, Public Health & Safety Dept., Dubai Municipality
9:30-10:00
‘The Importance of Public Safety’
Mr. Ahmad Al Naqaz, Public Safety Officer & Eng. Mohammed Hassan, Senior Accident Investigation Officer
Public Safety Section, Dubai Municipality
10:00 – 10:30
‘Best Business Practices in Vertical Transportation’
Eng. K.G. Guna, Technical Training Manager, ETA-MELCO
10:30-10:45
BREAK / NETWORKING
10:45 -11:15
‘Emergency and Safety Response’
Mr. Marc de Beer, Managing Director, Falck
11:15-11:45
‘Importance of 3rd Party Elevator and Escalator Inspection’
Mr. Waseem Al Alami,HSE Director, Mirdiff Security & Safety Consultancy
11:45-12:15
Panel Discussion
Closing
A Comprehensive Approach to Safety
Construction
Phase
Operations
Phase
Maintenance
Phase
Panel of Experts (from
left to right): Engr.
Redha Salman, Director,
Public Health & Safety
Department, DM; Mr.
Marc de Beer, Managing
Director, Falck ME; Mr.
K. G. Guna, Technical
Training Manager, ETAMELCO; Mr. Waseem Al
Alami, HSE Director,
Mirdiff Security and
Safety Consultants.
Meet the Experts
Representatives from
Hotels & Hotel
Apartments, Shopping
Centers & Malls,
Management of
Residential Buildings
Over 150 Participants
Awarding
Our Vision:
‘Achieve Highest Standards in
Health and Safety in our Strive
Towards Sustainability.’
PUBLIC SAFETY SECTION
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT