International Recognition for Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental efforts of TECOM’s Business Parks
Dubai-UAE: 7 June, 2011: TECOM Investments, a diversified conglomerate and a member of Dubai Holding, today announced eight of its specialised business parks have received international certificates for their Environmental Management System Standard and Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard from Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
The Environmental Management System Standard (ISO 14001:2004), and the Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard (OHSAS 18001:2007) are two of the world’s most accredited certifications. DNV is one of the world's leading certification bodies offering management systems certification services.
The TECOM Business Parks that received the certifications include Dubai Internet City, Dubai Outsource Zone, Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, International Media Production Zone, Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai International Academic City and DuBiotech.
The international certification received by the TECOM Business Parks bear testimony to the adoption of the highest global standards in management, follow-up and improvement of the health, safety and environment systems.
Dr. Amina Al Rostamani, CEO of TECOM Business Parks, said: “Our commitment to implementing the requirements for achieving the two international standards will curtail the risks of health and safety to employees, customers and business partners. It will also help achieve better management of the environmental risks at the business parks, while boosting the morale of employees.”
The Environmental Management System serves as a tool to provide a systematic way of managing an organisation’s environmental concerns. On its part, the Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard focuses on minimizing risk to employees and improving existing safety and health management systems.
Hussain Ali, Executive Director of Business Excellence, TECOM Business Parks, said: “The implementation of the HSEMS (Health, Safety and Environment Management System) promotes a safe and a healthy working environment by providing a framework that allows the Business Parks to consistently identify and control its health, safety and environmental risks. This helps reduce the potential for accidents, aid legislative compliance, and improve overall performance of business partners.”
TECOM Business Parks’ commitment to international system standards of best practices is evident through its priority to seek verification from the DNV and continued focus on improvement of the Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems (HSEMS).
