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The safety and well-being of personnel in our workplace campus facilities is a top priority. The Health & Safety team has a governing and compliance role to oversee work performed in workplace Campus Facilities. To this end, they oversee work done by service providers and contractors, and all operation and maintenance activities.
The Health & Safety team serves to keep Campus Facilities safe and productive in a number of ways. Training programs are provided on important topics, health and safety campaigns are conducted to raise awareness, periodic safety inspections, walkthroughs and audit investigations are conducted to ensure implementation of safety measures and compliance with KAUST HSE procedures. We are also involved during the planning of major events, such as Commencement and WEP to ensure the health and safety of our Community and guests.
The Health & Safety team at KAUST provides indispensable expertise and services to protect and enhance the health, safety, and environment of KAUST facilities. Core program areas where Health & Safety work closely with service providers to manage risk and assess for compliance are found in these program areas which all require a permit to work: Work at Heights, Crane Lifting Confined Spaces, Hot Work, High Pressure Systems, Electrical Work, Excavation, Road Closure
The Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) is a safety governance tool that facilitates the implementation of the Health, Safety, and Environment Policy at KAUST, which aids in fostering a safe and healthy place to work, learn and live.
Implementing the OHSMS was a strategic and operational decision, and its success relies on leadership, commitment, and participation from all organizational levels in KAUST.
The Work Permit System is designed to ensure the safety and compliance of all high-risk work activities within KAUST. Here, we outline what a work permit entails, its necessity, the types of permits available at KAUST, and the process for becoming a certified issuer or receiver of work permits.
