Doha: Galfar Al Misnad has won the International Safety Award for 2020, with Distinction, from the British Safety Council for the Design and Build of Site Works and Infrastructure for Al Wakrah Logistics Park Phase 1 (WLP-A & WLP-B), an important nation building project the contractor is executing for Manateq.
The company has already achieved 11.5 million safe man hours without LTI at this ongoing project.
The leading construction company in Qatar also won the International Safety Award 2020 for its overall operations, for “demonstrating their strong commitment towards good health and safety management in 2019.” This is the sixth year Galfar Al Misnad is receiving this prestigious award in the Distinction/Merit categories.
“These awards are a recognition of Galfar Al Misnad’s consistent efforts in enhancing HSE culture in the organization, reinforced by a staunch commitment from the leadership team,” explained Galfar’s HSE Manager, Venkatesan Kulandaivelu.
The International Safety Awards are health and safety’s most coveted awards. They recognise organisations that have demonstrated commitment to occupational health, safety and wellbeing.
The awards are a celebration of health and safety excellence across all industries in more than 50 countries worldwide. Both of Galfar’s awards are now candidates on the shortlist for British Safety Council’s ‘Best in The Country’ Award that will be announced at the end of this month.
“We are very proud of our exemplary performance at the International Safety Awards and it highlights Galfar Al Misnad’s commitment towards our motto: Safety First, Quality Plus, Reliability Ever,’’ said Satish G Pillai, Executive Director of Galfar Al Misnad.
Galfar Al Misnad, which completes 25 years of operations in Qatar this year, attributes its consistent performance at the International Safety Awards to the diligent implementation of its comprehensive Health and Safety Management System which includes: a Health & Safety plan and strategy; management programs to achieve HSE goals; compliance to all applicable legal requirements; welfare compliance programs; behavior safety programs; Health and Safety awareness campaigns and training programs; regular inspection and audits; and an active Health and Safety review program.
To encourage and motivate employees to imbibe optimal health and safety practices at the workplace, rewards and recognition are regularly presented to those who uphold HSE values at the organization.
