corporate social responsibility
At Southwest Global we take safety seriously and we have a simple moto that runs right through, from the management to the shop floor:
”If it’s not safe we don’t do it”
We employ a full time safety officer and we are continually updating our safety policy along with our operating procedures to protect our staff, whilst ensuring we exceed compliance with the latest regulations.
All of our supervisors are accredited to I.O.S.H Internationally recognised standards.
Southwest Global provides a safe and secure working environment to all its employees. The company facilitates continuous improvement of health to all its employees and their families where applicable. Towards these objectives, it continues provide leadership in the following:
- Conform to the conditions laid down in all legislative enacts in the UAE pertaining to health and safety at work places. Primary factors being Quality, Occupational Health, Safety & Environment as per the UAE Laws. We also work in other jurisdictions and our safety policy is adjusted to accommodate compliance as required
- Continuously upgrade safety standards in all work places covering all individuals towards achieving an ‘accident free’ environment
- Invest in the implementation of health and safety standards, which conform to, or exceed international best practices
- Train, retrain and develop all relevant individuals in the prevention of accidents in work places. This primarily is the responsibility of the line managers
- Monitor and provide assistance to individuals in the provision of proper healthcare for themselves and their families
- Ensure the safety of other individuals, customers, suppliers and/or business associates along with their property, by extending the scope of our safety programmed to cover them
Southwest Global has always been committed to providing safe, fully trained; visa approved responsible staff to all of our operations. To achieve this, a balanced selection and training policy is used to address the following points, so staff are assessed before being deployed in our operational areas:
- Recruit staff that are suitably experienced and qualified, with documented traceable work history backgrounds
- Safety induction immediately upon arrival of new drivers to the company
- Precise attention to PPE provision and monitoring (boots, overalls, high viz vests and safety hats)
- Testing reflecting international standards in real life conditions either in a bespoke facility or on site
- Update training to internationally recognized standards for upgrade to latest technology machines where required
- In-house certification carried out by in house manager once competency is established
- Regular documented toolbox talks to ensure the highest standards are maintained
- Retraining of colleagues whose standards do not meet our own or our clients requirements
Manufacturer Training & Assistance
To further support training most users are able to call on the excellent long-term relationships built over many years available direct from manufacturers across the globe. Update training to internationally
recognized standards for upgrade to latest technology where required.
- Bespoke training as requested
- Monthly new equipment introduction updates
- Manufacturer training applied to all related industry best practice
- Classroom training
- Extends to all trades where applicable
To further enhance worker safety and awareness we provide the following-
- Welfare facilities
- Frequency of rest breaks is monitored to conform with local laws
- Inhouse labour camp maintained to a high standard
- Break room facilities to enable meals to be taken away from the workplacen Company uniforms
- Hot food and adequate refreshments provided at regular planned intervals
- In house high quality transportation to get to and from the workplace
Working hours: Local restrictions and government laws are foremost considerations in relation to the way we operate our sites
To minimize risk and prevent over fatigue we have rotation systems and rest days that are pre-determined
Site Specific Rules On Heavy Equipment Movement
Minimum requirements at our locations:
- Strict adherence to site speed limits
- Pay particular attention to the surrounding environment
- Only operate in the area designated by site supervision
- Do not exceed the design loading
- Report any occurrence or spillage immediately
- Different sites have different ground conditions – be aware
- Do not carry passengers
Initiatives
All heavy drivers Government certified to level 8 Heavy Equipment Category.
Ongoing training identified and relevant courses provided to elevate the standards to exceed
minimum required.
