2014 has witnessed a slight increase in the number of non-accidental deaths(NADs) among employees working within the PDO concession area. In our drive to improve the health management system and minimise the incidence of NADs, the PDO management has introduced a new additional heart risk assessment that is required to be implemented by the Company and its contractors and be incorporated during medical examinations.It is aimed at early identification of those at a high

 risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
The PDO Medical Department is conducting a pilot study to evaluate the population profile in relation to the employees’ probability for developing cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years.  The target population is PDO employees and contractors above the age of 40 years.  The aim of this study is to capture high-risk staff and send them for further evaluation, which will reduce future heart attacks and NADs.