For the Fourth Time, UDC Receives International Safety Award for the year 2024

Doha: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl Island and Gewan islands, has announced its receipt of the prestigious International Safety Award 2024 from the British Safety Council. This accolade marks the fourth time UDC has been recognized for its exceptional to health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace. Amidst rigorous competition among organizations worldwide, UDC emerged as one of the 269 organizations globally to receive the esteemed "Distinction Award" for Gewan Island and the distinguished "Winner Award" for The Pearl Island, UDC said in a statement today. Acknowledging organizations that demonstrate outstanding dedication to health, safety, and wellbeing practices, UDC has achieved significant milestones in this pursuit, including completing 20.4 million safe man-hours at a very low Lost-Time Injury (LTI) frequency rate of 0.005 and maintaining an impressive Injury Frequency Rate of 0.07 against a target of 3.0. The company equally reinforced its commitment to safet y through 15,427 HSE inspections, 160 mock drills, and 3,155 toolbox talks. Additionally, UDC has also achieved 100% compliance with all planned HSSE audits, inspections, and initiatives, the statement added. It indicated that the company's participation in global safety initiatives demonstrates its commitment in this area, not only to regulatory compliance, but also to a strong commitment to supporting a safe and sound work environment, as its initiatives include issuing comprehensive reports on quality, health, safety and the environment, informational materials, and continuous reviews of business continuity plans and assessment processes. United Development also organizes safety leadership tours, mock drills, inspections of fire and life-saving procedures, and health and safety campaigns. These efforts align with ISO 45001:2018 standards for occupational health and safety management systems, as well as support the company's commitment to best practices and continuous improvement in the field of health, safety, security and the environment. UDC's achievement of two International Safety Awards highlights its leadership in establishing exemplary health and safety standards at The Pearl and Gewan islands, by protecting the wellbeing of its employees and stakeholders and by ensuring a resilient and sustainable operational environment. Source: Qatar News Agency