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UrbaCon Trading & Contracting, LLC (UCC), a leading Qatari construction company, has received ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certification, it has announced.
Certification to ISO 14001:2004 is Environmental Management system compliance, whereas OHSAS 18001:2007 is an Occupational Health and Safety certification. UCC had previously achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification in 2012.
“The certification of compliance with ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 recognises that the policies, practices and procedures of our company ensure consistent health, safety and environment within the organization,” said UCC executive director Moutaz Al Khayyat.
To become certified as ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 compliant, UCC underwent a thorough evaluation process that included development of a formal HSE management system, maintaining and implementing management systems. Both these certificates are certified by SGS, a leading global certification company.
“We are pleased to have achieved ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certifications for our UCC business,” said UCC MD Ramez Al Khayyat.
“ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certifications are part of our constant commitment to the environment and occupational health and safety.
“Our employees’ health, safety and well‐being are integral to the company’s core values and sustainability initiatives. This standard reinforces how we continue to adhere to the highest standards for safe and healthy workplace conditions for our employees, subcontractors and visitors.”
