Achieving Excellence in Safety: Irish Water's ISO 45001 Accreditation Marks a Milestone in Occupational Health Standards.
Irish Water, the national water utility, proudly announces its successful certification under the internationally acclaimed standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, ISO 45001:2018. This accreditation aligns with a significant achievement as the company commemorates an exceptional milestone of 2.5 million hours without a lost-time employee incident.
Emphasising Safety and Well-being
This commendable certification amplifies Irish Water's steadfast commitment to the well-being, health, and safety of its entire workforce, encompassing staff, contractors, and delivery partners. The achievement underscores the consistent efforts directed towards upholding the highest safety standards within the utility's operations.
Niall Gleeson, Irish Water’s Managing Director, expressed enthusiasm, stating, "This milestone acknowledges the unwavering dedication and proactive efforts of everyone at Irish Water in consistently upholding top-tier safety standards."
Neil Lenehan, Acting Chief Technical Safety Advisor, highlighted the utility's resolute commitment to health and safety amid challenging times. "Our dedication to the well-being of our stakeholders remains paramount. This recognition not only reinforces our successful journey thus far but also motivates us to continuously seek avenues for sustainable enhancement," Lenehan emphasised.
A Rigorous Journey to Excellence
Attaining the ISO 45001:2018 certification involved an intensive 18-month process marked by Irish Water's dedicated project team collaborating across departments. Their concerted efforts aimed to enhance safety behaviours and nurture a proactive safety culture, aligned with industry best practices. The certification itself was the culmination of a stringent auditing process, validating the utility's commitment to robust occupational health and safety management systems.
Irish Water's Enduring Commitment
This milestone certification mirrors Irish Water's unwavering resolve to embed safety deeply within its organisational fabric, even as it continues to evolve as a national water utility. The implementation of an ISO system provides a structured framework, ensuring operational effectiveness, efficiency, and continual improvement. By embracing these best practices, Irish Water reaffirms its commitment to maintaining safety as a cornerstone of its corporate culture.
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