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Sustainability

Health, Safety & Environment

Operating to the highest international HSE standards across every project and partnership — protecting people, communities, and the environment.

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/ HSE Policy

Zero-incident culture across all UNOC operations

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Our Policy

HSSE Policy

UNOC is committed to conducting all its activities in a manner that protects the health and safety of its employees, contractors, and the communities in which it operates.

Our HSSE management system is designed to identify, assess, and control risks associated with our operations, ensuring that we meet or exceed all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

We believe that all accidents and occupational illnesses are preventable. Our zero-incident philosophy drives continuous improvement in safety performance across all our projects and partnerships.

ISO 45001 Certified

Occupational Health & Safety Management System certification across all major operations.

ISO 14001 Certified

Environmental Management System certification ensuring systematic environmental management.

Zero Tolerance Policy

Zero tolerance for unsafe acts, conditions, and environmental violations across all sites.

Continuous Improvement

Regular review and improvement of HSE performance through audits, inspections, and incident analysis.

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Focus Areas

HSE Programmes

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Safety Management Systems

ISO-certified safety management systems that set the standard for all UNOC operations and partnerships.

  • ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety
  • Comprehensive risk assessment frameworks
  • Contractor safety management protocols
  • Regular safety audits and inspections
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Zero-Incident Culture

A commitment to zero incidents across all operations through proactive safety management and continuous improvement.

  • Zero-incident operating philosophy
  • Near-miss reporting and learning systems
  • Behavioural safety programmes
  • Safety leadership training for all staff
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Environmental Monitoring

Continuous environmental monitoring across all project sites to ensure compliance and minimize environmental impact.

  • Air quality monitoring at all sites
  • Water quality and discharge monitoring
  • Soil contamination prevention measures
  • Noise and vibration impact assessments
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Emergency Preparedness

Comprehensive emergency preparedness and response systems to protect people, assets, and the environment.

  • Emergency response plans for all sites
  • Regular emergency drills and exercises
  • Coordination with national emergency services
  • Oil spill response and containment protocols
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Lost Time Incidents Target

100%

Projects with HSE Plans

2

ISO Certifications

24/7

Emergency Response Ready

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