It is important that everyone at Schiphol can work in a healthy and safe environment. That’s why Schiphol is taking many measures together with the sector. With these measures, we are reducing emissions from aircraft and diesel engines (VDME) and therefore keeping the levels of ultrafine particles to a minimum. We want employees to be exposed to these emissions as little as possible.
Ultrafine particles come from many different sources and are present in the air almost everywhere. At Schiphol, they are mainly emitted by aircraft and diesel equipment. For example, when an aircraft starts and runs its engines and by driving diesel vehicles. Particularly if you work on airside, on the apron, there is a high probability that you inhale these emissions. Research shows that this may have adverse effects on health.
That is why we measure air quality, investigate the effects on health and continuously look at what can be improved. In this way, we learn more about VDME and ultrafine particles, enabling us to take increasingly targeted measures. We do this in collaboration with other parties in the aviation sector. Together, we are working towards a healthier workplace for all employees on the apron.
On this webpage, you can read more about what Schiphol is doing together with the sector to improve air quality on airside.
