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C.R. 1294141 · Salalah, Dhofar Governorate

Safety and quality

Absolute priority tohealth and safety.

The words are the company’s own, from its method statements: absolute priority is given to health and safety during all work activities, with identified risks controlled through supervision by a competent Site Engineer and Foreman, observed by the HSE Officer under the Project Manager.
Worker in PPE inside a deep trench
Trench works under supervision

01Health, safety and environment

Controls on every site.

  • Occupational health and safety management system certified to ISO 45001:2018
  • Compliance with local rules and regulations for safety and environmental protection
  • A dedicated HSE Officer within the site organisation, reporting to the Project Manager
  • Training of staff and workmen before activities begin
  • Cable detectors and permit checks before excavation near live services
  • Crane capacity and foundation suitability checked before every lift
  • Working areas coned off and access controlled; toolbox talks and daily inspections
  • Camp hygiene and worker welfare maintained throughout the project
“The safety of team members, clients and the community is the first priority, with strict safety protocols on every job site.”

Personal protective equipment (from the method statements)

  • Ear protection, muffs or plugs, where required
  • Helmet / hard hat
  • Hand gloves, rubber or cotton
  • Dust mask (respiratory protection) where required
  • Splinter-proof safety glasses
  • Safety belts / harness where required
  • Safety shoes
  • Overalls

Toolbox talks cover

  • Use of proper PPE
  • Site conditions, evacuation and emergency procedures
  • Fire-extinguisher use and communication arrangements
  • Precautions for hi-pot and insulation-resistance testing
  • Barricading of test areas and open trenches

02Regulatory framework

Compliance with Oman’s labour and occupational-safety legislation.

The method statements commit the company to local rules and regulations for safety and environmental protection. The principal instruments are summarised here from public sources.

Royal Decree 35/2003

The Omani Labour Law, the primary legislation for employment and workplace safety obligations.

Source

Ministerial Decision 286/2008

Regulation of occupational health and safety measures in establishments subject to the Labour Law: PPE, medical care, hazard precautions and OSH management systems.

Source

Midday work ban

No outdoor or construction-site work between 12:30 and 15:30 during June, July and August.

Source

Enforcement

The Ministry of Labour and the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority inspect sites and may issue stop-work orders.

Source

03Quality

Plan, inspect, test, record.

  • Quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015
  • Project Quality Plan implemented by the Project Manager on every project
  • Inspection requests raised before each activity is covered or proceeds
  • Laboratory testing of soil, aggregate, asphalt and concrete by the site laboratory technician
  • Concrete grade verified at the batching plant against the approved mix design
  • Material sources, borrow pits and suppliers approved before use
  • Quality records, checklists and as-built drawings retained for handover
  • Post-award and periodic contract reviews throughout execution

Testing standards referenced

AASHTOASTMACIBS
Engineer testing switchgear with a laptop

Switchgear testing (JV partner)

Records kept

  • Quality records and checklists
  • Inspection requests and approvals
  • Material test reports
  • As-built drawings
  • Monthly progress reports

04Certifications

Certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Al-Najd’s management systems are certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality), ISO 14001:2015 (environment) and ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety) by Americo Quality Standards Registech, accredited by UAF. The certificates were issued on 6 October 2026 and are valid to 5 October 2029, subject to satisfactory annual surveillance audits. Joint-venture partner Sharikat Fanniya Omaniya holds its own ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certificates, and three engineers hold Oman Society of Engineers classifications.

Certificate AMER403127

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management system

Scope
Construction of buildings, roads and infrastructure; transportation services
Valid
6 October 2026 to 5 October 2029
Certified by
Americo Quality Standards Registech Pvt. Ltd., accredited by UAF (United Accreditation Foundation)
Verify
www.americocert.com

Certificate AMER403128

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental management system

Scope
Construction of buildings, roads and infrastructure; transportation services
Valid
6 October 2026 to 5 October 2029
Certified by
Americo Quality Standards Registech Pvt. Ltd., accredited by UAF (United Accreditation Foundation)
Verify
www.americocert.com

Certificate AMER403129

ISO 45001:2018

Occupational health and safety management system

Scope
Construction of buildings, roads and infrastructure; transportation services
Valid
6 October 2026 to 5 October 2029
Certified by
Americo Quality Standards Registech Pvt. Ltd., accredited by UAF (United Accreditation Foundation)
Verify
www.americocert.com

Registrations and certifications are summarised on the Credentials page; copies of the certificates are in the full company profile, supplied on request. The company is also registered with the Projects, Tenders and Local Content Authority, First grade for main-road contracting (registration 00016880).

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