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ADOC 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Note: These photographs were taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic

MR. AFZAL KHAN MR. VINOD KUMAR
Camp boss, AUH Camp boss, MUB

I have completed my 25 years of service with ADOC. I am in I am working with ADOC for the past 12 years. As Mr. Afzal, I am
charge of all facilities, such as camps for managerial and junior in charge of all facilities, such as accommodation camps, offices,
staff as well as office areas. In addition, I am also in-charge of recreational areas, canteens, etc.
maintaining the recreational areas such as football ground,
indoor sports areas, gymnasium, library room, etc. Canteen and The ethos of ‘Safety First’ is always enforced within the Company.
food safety are also covered under my roles and responsibilities. Based offshore, I witness a strong safety culture within ADOC,
through weekly HSE Patrols. We are always encouraged to use
Safety is considered as a priority in all activities we perform. appropriate PPEs. I have received Safety Awards many times. This
Appropriate PPEs such as helmets, gloves, sanitizers are a must includes Employee of the Year, Employee of the month.
when we go out to carry out our daily duties. We ensure I have been trained on various topics such as Level 3 Essential
that the Abu Dhabi General Services procedures are pasted Food Safety Training (EDST) by Abu Dhabi Food Control
in the notice boards and in all the rooms, so that people are Authority (ADFCA), and other safety training such as HUET,
aware of the necessary rules and regulations. As an emergency BOSSIET, H2S, heat stress, etc.
mechanism, my mobile number is displayed, and I am on 24 hours
duty to support with any emergencies. As a proactive measure, We faced many challenges during the time when COVID first
fire drills are carried out at regular intervals. I personally keep started. Based on the advice received from SE team, a lot of
track of wastes generated and make sure these are disposed of adjustments and changes have been made since 2020 and
appropriately. now there is a proper COVID management system in place,
Being in the Company for 25 years, I have seen the company comprising isolating close contact, quarantine and management
evolve into a strong oil and gas operator in the region. During of covid positive staff. During these difficult times, and since the
my tenure, I have always received appreciation for my work. I am staff spent extended periods offshore, in remote environment,
humbled by the recognition accolades I received on completion we ensured mental wellbeing is taken care through access to
of 10 and 20 years. I believe that through my positive behavior, internet and social media platforms such as Skype, WhatsApp,
I have completed all these years in ADOC and succeeded in etc. Doctors and nurses on board were also available to support
my tasks. as required.

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