27-06-2025
Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre launches ADHM platform to enhance safe handling of hazardous materials
27 June 2025 13:54
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre has launched Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Platform ADHM, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the safe handling of hazardous materials and contributing to the protection of society, the environment, and Dhabi Hazardous Materials Platform (ADHM) serves as a reference for awareness and a unified source of hazardous materials data, supporting the development of an integrated environment aligned with international best practices, such as those of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). The platform is distinguished by its compliance with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and its alignment with occupational health and safety standards. It also supports sustainability goals related to economic development, industry, clean energy, and public health. Its database is considered one of the most comprehensive in the world for classifying and describing hazardous General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi Abu Dhabi Police Commander-in-Chief said: 'The launch of Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Platform (ADHM) marks a key milestone in creating a safe environment by providing a comprehensive regulatory framework for hazardous materials management. It strengthens society's trust and meets the needs of vital sectors across the country".Khalfan Abdulla Almansoori, Acting Director General of Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre, said: "At Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre, we aim to promote sustainable development by establishing a comprehensive legislative framework that reinforces the Emirate's position as a safe environment regionally and internationally in the field of hazardous materials management. This is part of our commitment to protecting the environment and society, and supporting Abu Dhabi's sustainability goals".Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Platform (ADHM) provides detailed technical information on the physical and chemical properties of substances, best practices for storage, transportation, and safe handling, as well as clear recommendations on personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for each type of hazardous material. This ensures the safety of workers during transportation, storage, and direct handling. The platform serves as a strategic tool for raising public awareness, reinforcing principles of security, safety, and occupational health, and safeguarding both the environment and the community from the risks associated with hazardous materials, aligning with the Centre's objective to establish a sustainable hazardous materials management system. The platform is accessible via the official website of Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre.
Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre reaffirms its ongoing commitment to developing policies and legislation related to hazardous materials management and to building a local database that complies with global standards. This enables regulatory authorities to make accurate decisions based on up-to-date data, which enhances Abu Dhabi's position as a leading reference hub in this vital sector and contributes to achieving the highest standards of safety, health, and environmental sustainability at the local level.
