This policy document defines how ABANOS manages Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) in order to ensure legal compliance and international practice standards. As a responsible organization ABANOS has a Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Policy which is supported by detailed requirements for Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Management (QHSE Management) arrangements.
In summary, the project managers and site managers have accountability for the quality, health, safety & environment implementation and performance of their project. Specific duties and responsibilities may be decentralise to project managers and supervisors in order that the policy and standards are effectively communicated, implemented and monitored.
ABANOS enables the provision of suitable and sufficient resources, training and supervision as part of business planning and management, to ensure that all managers, supervisors and employees are properly able to discharge their responsibilities under this policy.
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Policy Statement
ABANOS is primarily a construction management and contracting company conducting business in UAE Construction Industry.
QHSE performance is one of our greatest strengths and one we value highly. ABANOS regards the health & safety of employees, the environment and the communities we operate in, as a core business element and a strategic imperative. The principles that govern our Quality, Safety, Health & Environmental Policy are integral to the business and our dedication to QHSE is embedded in these seven principles;
Identify, assess and manage risks to employees, contractors, the environment and the communities we operate in. Set and achieve targets that promote efficient use of resources and include reducing and preventing pollution. Promote sustainable development of all our employees and contractors through training, awareness and transparent business practices. Allocate appropriate resources to meet or, where less stringent than our standards, exceed applicable legal and other requirements. Understand, promote and uphold fundamental human rights within our sphere of influence, respecting tradition, cultural heritage and religion. Encourage a diverse workforce and provide a work environment in which everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Sustain continuous QHSE improvement strategies.
To achieve this, we will:
Implement and maintain a risk-based Quality, Health, Safety & Environment management system. Promote integrity by holding our project management teams accountable for effective leadership and management of QHSE.Integrate Quality, Health, Safety & Environment resource and training provision into our business plans.Engage regularly, openly and honestly with people affected by our operations, and take their views and concerns into account in our decision-making. Regularly review our performance and the performance of our stakeholders.In implementing this policy, we will engage with and support our employees, contractors, suppliers, customers, business partners and host communities in sharing responsibility for meeting our requirements.