Al Ghurair Group Receives Prestigious Sword of Honour Award
AG Engineering and Power and AG Metal Industries demonstrated excellence in the management of health and safety risks at work.
AG Engineering and Power, along with AG Metal Industries, both part of Al Ghurair, one of the largest diversified family-owned businesses in the Middle East, have been awarded the esteemed Sword of Honour by the British Safety Council. This recognition highlights their strong commitment to prioritizing the health, safety, and well-being of their employees.
Achieving Excellence in Occupational Health and Safety
Both companies were among 71 successful recipients of the Sword of Honour, having undergone a rigorous Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit. This audit, conducted by an independent panel, evaluates an organization’s health and safety management practices. The award marks the second consecutive year that an Al Ghurair company has received this prestigious accolade, following AG PCS Switchgear’s achievement in 2023.
Commenting on the award, Jacob John, Chief Executive Officer - Construction and Services Sector, Engineering Cluster at Al Ghurair, said: “Winning the Sword of Honour for two of our business units is a major achievement for Al Ghurair. We dared to benchmark our Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards against the best practices of the world's most esteemed organisations and found ourselves at par. In this endeavour, the globally renowned British Safety Council has served as our partner, advisor and assessor. This collaboration has been instrumental in our diligent and rewarding journey towards safeguarding our people, and related stakeholders and strengthening Al Ghurair’s position as a leader in the industry.”
Rigorous Standards and Demonstrated Commitment
To qualify for the Sword of Honour, AG Engineering and Power and AG Metal Industries first had to achieve the highest rating of Five Stars in the British Safety Council’s audit scheme. This comprehensive audit assessed their Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management Systems, as well as their approach to identifying and mitigating workplace risks. The companies also had to showcase excellence in health and safety management across all levels of the organization, from the shop floor to the executive boardroom.
Peter McGettrick, Chairman of British Safety Council, said: “On behalf of the board of trustees and staff of the British Safety Council I would like to congratulate AG Engineering and Power and AG Metal Industries on achieving the highest standards in its health and safety management. These awards recognise the commitment, dedication and absolute professionalism undertaken. We are proud to support your organisations in their achievement and delighted we can contribute to your ongoing success.”
Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of British Safety Council, added: “I would like to congratulate AG Engineering and Power and AG Metal Industries and their staff on this award, in tribute to their commitment to keeping their workplace safe and healthy and contributing to safeguarding the environment.”
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