To mark Airports UK National Health and Safety Week from 11 to 15 May, London City Airport ran with a programme of events focused on wellbeing, safety and teamwork.
The airport’s Health and Safety team worked with partners such as the Metropolitan Police Service’s Aviation Policing team and Dog Unit, London Ambulance Service’s HART (Hazardous Area Response Team), University of East London and Back In Action Physiotherapy to showcase everything LCY does to prioritise the safety of those who work at and use our airport.
The programme themes included occupational health, mental health and wellbeing and climate change and safety, featuring live demonstrations from the emergency services, including First Aid training from London’s Air Ambulance charity and an impressive display of skill by Police Dog Cerberus and his handler from the Metropolitan Police Service.
Mental health information and guidance were also offered to airside and landside staff and colleagues from supply partners, as were sign ups for physical health checks and wellbeing sessions.
Anthony Daly, Head of Health and Safety at London City Airport, said: “The importance of this annual campaign and the opportunity it presents to remind people about looking after themselves, each other and our customers, cannot be overstated.
“It brought the whole LCY family together, including partners and stakeholders, and the week was full of practical workshops and experiences which brought a real buzz to the airport.”
David Cowell, Associate Director of Sport: Wellbeing and Impact, East London Sport, SportsDock, University of East London, said: “The Move and Thrive project team members were delighted to support LCY’s Safety Week. Over two days, students from UEL delivered more than 50 individual health checks in addition to 17 massages.
“This represents a significant first step for our Move & Thrive project, which is growing from strength to strength in supporting the wellbeing of workers across East London. A healthy workforce means a more productive workforce, and we see this new service as integral to supporting local business growth.”
Victoria MacRae, AirportsUK’s Head of Regulations, Operations and Compliance said: “AirportsUK’s Health and Safety Week is a brilliant opportunity for members and all those involved in airport operations to showcase the amazing work they do, day-in, day-out, to provide the safest possible environment.
“Our members are often at the cutting edge of measures to keep passengers, staff and local communities safe, and which then are adopted by other sectors, so it is great to celebrate all they do.”
