organisers, exhibitors and RAI employees have to find their way in a complex working environment. All safety regulations must be followed in order to prevent accidents or incidents. Obviously, these regulations must be in compliance with Dutch legislation and regulations, in which the halls are considered a construction site. As Amsterdam RAI we are responsible for safety within the RAI complex, which means that it is up to us to lay down explicitly clear safety regulations that can be understood and complied with by everyone. In September 2011, Amsterdam RAI started a new approach regarding Safety at Work during the set-up and breakdown of events, partly at the request of its organisers and exhibitors. In addition to increasing safety awareness, Amsterdam RAI has implemented new regulations as per 1 January 2012 specifically focused on access, the wearing of safety shoes and helmets, smoking, the use of alcohol and drugs, emergency exits,
fire extinguishing equipment, working at heights, transport, young people, and materials and tools. Our goal is to create a ‘safe and hospitable RAI’ and ensure a safe and responsible working environment while respecting all individual interests.
Employees in figures In late 2011 the number of permanent employees expressed in FTEs was 398.0 (2010: 383.0). For the coming years we expect a stable or slightly increasing number of permanent employees. The growth of international events will result in more indirect employment. In appendix 3 a few abbreviations were used: • Holding: Board and staff departments • CC Commercial: Convention Centre Commercial
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• CC Production: Convention Centre Production & Building • CC Operations: Convention Centre Operations
Personnel policy in 2012 and beyond Preparing for the new strategy In 2012 Amsterdam RAI will start preparing the organisation for the new strategy, which is focused on the following ambition: ‘Amsterdam RAI creates the connection between high quality communities and aims to be a frontrunner in the sector that actively transforms the international exhibition and conference business.’ Creating a link between virtual and physical meetings plays an important part within this ambition. The new strategic