Health & Safety at NWC
At NWC, the health and safety of our employees, partners, and the communities in which we operate are our top priorities. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment through proactive risk management, continuous improvement, and a culture of safety excellence.
Our Commitment to Health & Safety
Effective health and safety management is integral to our operations. NWC is committed to:
- Providing safe and healthy working conditions to prevent work-related injuries and ill health.
- Integrating health and safety considerations into all business planning and decision-making processes.
- Complying with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and striving to implement best practices wherever practicable.
- Eliminating hazards and reducing occupational health and safety risks through proactive measures.
- Offering relevant information, operational controls, and regular training to all employees, contractors, and visitors to enable safe conduct of activities.
- Fostering a positive safety culture where every individual feels empowered to speak up about unsafe situations or health and safety concerns.
- Consulting and engaging with employees and their representatives on occupational safety and health matters.
- Continually improving our occupational health and safety management system to enhance performance.
Health & Safety Management Structure
NWC’s Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) group is responsible for maintaining and improving workplace health and safety programs. Our EHS structure includes:
- Global EHS Director: Provides strategic oversight and ensures alignment with global best practices.
- Regional EHS Managers: Act as high-level advisors, identifying best practices and overseeing the adoption of strategic EHS initiatives in line with applicable legislative requirements.
- Site-based EHS Managers, Engineers, and Coordinators: Directly responsible for implementing and managing EHS programs at each NWC site.
This structure ensures effective promotion and awareness of EHS directives, strategic initiatives, and legal obligations across all levels of the organization.
Health & Safety Policy
NWC’s Health & Safety Policy is founded on the identification, control, and, where possible, elimination of risks to individuals and the environment. This policy provides a framework for setting occupational health and safety objectives, developed in consultation with workers, to ensure continual improvement in health and safety performance.
Our commitments include:
- Continually improving the occupational health and safety management system.
- Providing safe and healthy working conditions to prevent work-related injury and ill health.
- Integrating health and safety considerations into business planning and decision-making processes.
- Fulfilling legal and other requirements, identifying and implementing best practices wherever practicable.
- Eliminating hazards and reducing occupational health and safety risks.
- Providing relevant information, operational controls, and regular training to all employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Fostering a positive safety culture where individuals feel free to speak up about non-conformances or unsafe situations.
- Consulting and engaging with employees and their representatives on occupational safety and health matters.
Compliance with Legislation
Compliance with health and safety legislation is critical to our global operations. NWC adheres to the laws of the jurisdictions in which we operate, including:
- Health and Safety Executive (UK sites)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (US sites)
- Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (UAE – Dubai site)
We maintain membership in professional bodies such as the British Safety Council, British Standards Institution, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment in the UK, the US National Safety Council, and the US National Fire Protection Association. These memberships provide valuable resources and support to stay up-to-date with evolving legislation and global best practices.
Continuous Improvement and Employee Engagement
At NWC, we believe that health and safety is a shared responsibility. We encourage all employees to take an active role in ensuring workplace safety by:
- Reporting all safety observations and incidents.
- Participating in safety audits and risk assessments.
- Engaging in regular safety awareness training sessions.
Our EHS group is dedicated to the continual improvement of our health and safety programs, ensuring that our operations remain safe and compliant with all applicable regulations.