2.2
Safety, health and occupational safety and health - Shared Responsibility
An airport is, in many ways, different from other workplaces. Strict access regulations apply, and it is important to keep in mind that our behavior can impact the safety of the airport. For example, a door left open can allow unauthorized individuals to access restricted areas, or an item left unattended could be used by a passenger to threaten the safety of other passengers and customers. Additionally, organization and arrangement within the workspace can affect employee safety and the security of others.
Safety, health, and workplace protection are a shared responsibility of all parties, including operators and Isavia, where everyone must work together. Isavia places great emphasis on the safety and safety awareness of all staff. All employees who are granted access clearance receive training on aviation security regulations, workplace safety, and safety awareness, covering the rules applicable to personnel working at the airport.
2.2.1
Job risk assessment
According to the Act on Working Environment, Health, and Safety in the Workplace (Act No. 46/1980), the employer is responsible for preparing a health protection plan based on a risk assessment, a prevention plan, and measures to reduce work-related illnesses and accidents. The safety and health plan must be reviewed if there are changes to working conditions, work arrangements, or production methods. It must also be reviewed following workplace accidents, serious incidents, or the emergence of work-related illnesses.
An Isavia contact person may request the operator to present their risk assessment at any time upon request.
2.2.2
Handling of sharp objects
Passengers passing through the terminal are prohibited from carrying sharp and pointed objects, such as those used in food service operations. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that passengers do not have access to similar items used by restaurants within the airport's security-restricted area.
At the start of operations, businesses engaged in food service must complete a form describing their system for handling and using sharp and pointed objects. The following information must be included:
- The number of sharp and pointed objects.
- Details on how sharp and pointed objects are marked/identified.
- A description of internal monitoring of sharp and pointed objects.
- A description of staff training/retraining regarding the handling and use of sharp and pointed objects.
- Contact information for the company representative.
The system description (form) must be submitted to the Security Manager of Keflavik Airport at the start of operations (flugvernd@isavia.is). Additionally, the business manager must be informed that the system has been submitted. Any changes to the system must also be reported, such as disposal. However, during replacement, an item may be removed and replaced with a new one without notification if the new item is identical to the one removed. Sharp and pointed objects must be disposed of securely, for example, in a compactor container in the waste storage area.
2.2.3
Chemical use and storage
All hazardous substances must be stored in designated areas and locked cabinets. Any substance labeled with a hazard warning must be registered with Isavia’s Environmental Department (umhverfi@isavia.is). The registration must include information about the substance, its intended use, safety data sheets (SDS), and other relevant details. Safety data sheets for hazardous substances must be accessible to all employees and provided in a language they understand. Employees who handle or work with these substances are required to read the safety data sheets.
Hazardous substances must never enter drains. It is essential to store substances that must not be disposed of in drains in leak-proof environments (e.g., spill containment trays) and have equipment available (such as absorbent kits) to prevent leaks from reaching drains. In the event of a spill or contamination incident, absorbent materials or cloths should be used, and these must then be safely placed in hazardous waste containers for proper disposal.
2.2.4
Pest control
Isavia has its own service agreement with pest control, covering all areas of the airport. For more information, contact APOC at: 425 6200 or apoc@kefairport.is.