American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Kuwait Chapter conducted its Annual General Body Meeting for the term 2021-2022.
American Society of Safety Professionals, Kuwait Chapter (ASSP - KC) an ISO 9001: 2015 certified non-profit organization is committed to the advancement of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) practices among the Industrial sectors and social groups in Kuwait.
During its 22nd GBM conducted on 22nd June 2022 at Al Wataniya Club, Fintas, Kuwait. Mr. Safdar Ali Khan, Secretary submitted the annual report of 2021-2022 and Eng. Bader Al Hadrami the financial report. As way forward the new elected officers were introduced along with the executive and advisory committee members. The ceremony was attended by more than 100 members.
Eng. Fadhel Al Ali Chairman of the ASSP Kuwait Chapter in his welcome speech extolled the activities performed by the office bearers of 2021-22 . further he sincerely thanked KNPC DCEO Corporate services Mr. Abdul Aziz Al Duaij for his continuous support and providing the venue to organise the event. Mr. Jahid Thakor, president , ASSP Kuwait Chapter said “ One of the major challenges during these testing time was how to engage members and connect them with our chapter activities , Thanks to the virtual platform technology available. Chapter could successfully able to provide maximum learning opportunities for the members on their professional development activities and very happy to see the significant growth in number of webinars and attendance. Also presented the key achievements of the chapter during the term 2021-2022. “. He further wished successful term for the new team (2022-2023).
The event witnessed other important speeches from Mr. Vasudevan Narayanan , Global Region Vice President (Elect), Region IX , ASSP, USA & Mr. Sampath Reddy Golamari Global Region Area 1 Director, Region IX, ASSP, USA.
The guest of Honor Mr. Ahmed Ismael, TL, Safety, KNPC addressed the occasion. He emphasised the safety culture in the industry and community and appreciated Kuwait Chapter’s efforts in promoting HSE in the state of Kuwait.
A technical presentation on “Healthy Lifestyle” was presented by Dr. Jaganath R Chodankar, Urologist, Jaber Al Ahmed Armed Forces Hospital, Kuwait. As a token of appreciation, Eng. Fadhel al Ali, Chairman of ASSP-KC handed over a memento to Jaganath R Chodankar.
Mr. Jignesh Shah, Conference Deputy Director, PDC 2011 briefed about the upcoming major event of the chapter and invited all the contractors to participate in this professional development conference.
Mr. Rishi D Jayan, Sr. Executive Chapter Operations briefed about the ASSP GCC HSE Excellence Award program and invited all the private sector companies to participate in this credible award program. American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)– Gulf Cooperation Council HSE Excellence Award is introduced to recognize leadership, excellence and encourage exceptional performance in the field of Health, Safety and Environment in private sector in the Gulf Region.
The Award is instituted by the American Society of Safety Professionals Kuwait chapter, a non-profit voluntary organization. This evidence- based award showcases successful business models of organizations that uphold HSE management as a business value and excel in performance.
The event recognition ceremony was held to appreciate all the advisory committee members, Advisory Strategic Technical Committee, Mentors, committee heads, deputies, Sub-committee members & Special Contributors. The kuwait chapter leadership also recognised all those members who have completed 20, 15 & 10 years membership holders. In the closing ceremony, Mr. Mazharuddin R. Shaikh the incoming president introduced the 2022-2023 elected members and committees, he thanked all the members for their acceptance and appreciated their volunteership.
The meet was concluded with gifts to all the members and dinner.