Sultan Qaboos University holds seminar for contractors

Muscat: Risk Management Office (RMO) at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) organised a seminar entitled, “Contractors-Towards implementation of Risk Management Mandates and HSE code of practice" for contractors dealing with SQU and contract holders at the university on Monday.
In her welcome address, Nadhira Al Habsi from the RMO gave an overview of SQU and RMO’s vision mission and objectives.
Dr. Salim Al Harthy, director, RMO, spoke about the new agenda for contractors at SQU following the adoption of a risk management policy at SQU and setting up an office for risk management at the university.
Al Harthy said setting a new agenda with contractors was based on safety compliance and risk mitigation in line with the national rules and regulations on Healthy Safety and Environment (HSE).
“We are expecting a strong partnership between the university and the contractors for the enhancement of the best HSE practices, which will be beneficial to both parties and at the same time ensure the safety of employees and business growth for companies in the end,” he said.
Al Harthy also called upon companies to prepare for the new safety culture at the university and comply with the national rules and regulations on HSE and the risk management policy of the university.
“HSE is the responsibility of everyone and the contractors are requested to consider HSE as the core element in their business plans. Compliance with the rules and regulations is necessary and not an option, and will be supported by reward and penalty. SQU is determined to improve its safety record, integrate risk best practices in its culture and HSE practices. This will not be possible without the effective role of its potential partners, including contractors, suppliers and service providers,” he said.
Dr El Said El Shafey from the College of Science at SQU gave a presentation on the HSE Code of Practice. The Code provides the necessary information and sets out the requirements to ensure that everyone understands the organisation and arrangements for HSE in the University. The Code also aims to set a high standard of safety by personal examples so that students leaving the university transfer this culture into their respective work fields in future.