Du gets two international certifications

UAE telecom operator du yesterday said it has qualified for two international certificates of achievement from UK-based Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance.

The OHSAS 18001 certificate is the world's foremost assessment specification for occupational health and safety management systems, while the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 14001 certificate acknowledges a rigorous corporate commitment to environmental management.

Both certificates apply to du's Provision of Corporate Services Department, and efforts are under way to obtain accreditation for the entire company, du said in a statement.

"An integral part of CEO Osman Sultan's corporate vision, du achieved the high standards required for both the OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 credentials in just six months. Every six months, the auditors will conduct a review to reaffirm du's compliance with both certifications. Du has now set its sights on obtaining pan-enterprise certification in the next two years," it said.

"Attaining these internationally-recognised standards in occupational safety and environmental responsibility is a proud achievement for our Provision of Corporate Services department," said Rashid El Sheikh, EVP Corporate Services, du.

"A healthier and safer work environment empowers du employees, helping them be productive and achieve our exceptional standards of customer service," he said.

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