Oakland, Calif. – December 20, 2024: Oakland Airport (OAK) has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for airport cleanliness. Under the guidance of GBAC, a division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, the airport has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention in its facilities. OAK was initially certified in 2021 and has successfully renewed its certification each year.
“OAK is proud to once again receive GBAC Star accreditation. This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work of our dedicated custodian team. Cleanliness is an important part of airport passenger experience, and we are pleased to be recognized for continued excellence on this front,” says Port of Oakland Director of Aviation Craig Simon.
GBAC STAR™ is the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response, and recovery accreditation. It helps organizations establish protocols and procedures, offers expert-led education, and assesses a facility’s readiness for potential biorisk situations. The program verifies that OAK implements industry-leading protocols and procedures and uses best practices to prepare for, respond to and recover from outbreaks and pandemics. It also shows that the airport delivers the safest and healthiest environment possible for travelers, employees, and stakeholders.
To achieve GBAC STAR™ accreditation, the Port of Oakland team at OAK was required to demonstrate compliance with the program’s 20 core elements. Those elements range from standard operating procedures, risk assessment strategies, personal protective equipment, and emergency preparedness and response measures. Learn more about GBAC STAR accreditation at www.gbac.org.
About Oakland Airport
Oakland Airport (OAK) is the main airport for the greater East Bay, the most populated area in the metropolitan San Francisco Bay area. It is the closest airport to most Bay Area employers. By roadway and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) air-rail, OAK enables excellent access to all the region’s business, entertainment, and tourism venues. The vision of Oakland Airport is to be the airport of choice for San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors alike. OAK is operated by the Port of Oakland, which also oversees the Oakland seaport and 20 miles of East Bay waterfront. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 98,000 jobs in the region with more than a $174 billion economic impact.
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Media Contact
Kaley Skantz – Airport Spokesperson, [email protected]