Al Hassan Engineering adjudged 'Best Contractor'

16/02/2015 05:56 AST

Al Hassan Engineering has been awarded with the 'Best Contractor of the Month' at Musandam site by Oman Oil Company Exploration & Production's (OOCEP) and the main contractor, Hyundai Engineering.

This is Al Hassan's third award in the category and a reflection of its commitment to strict safety and quality standards. Also, Al Hassan Engineering, Oman's leading EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contractor added one more feather to its cap by completing 3 million LTI free manhours while executing the subcontract for electrical and instrumentation works at Oman Oil Company Exploration & Production's Musandam gas plant project.

Under its health and safety initiatives, a 'behaviour based safety' programme was introduced by Oman Oil Company Exploration & Production and Hyundai Engineering at the project site, as a part of which Al Hassan conducted periodic research and shared insights with employees regarding the different aspects of safety. Daily tool box talks and weekly gate meetings were some of the channels employed in regularly communicating and reinforcing high safety and quality guidelines.

Safety norms

"I take this opportunity to convey my sincere thanks to the team of Oman Oil Company Exploration & Production and Hyundai Engineering for their support, guidance and encouragement to strictly adhere to all safety norms that have resulted in the achievement of this important milestone. At Al Hassan, the health and safety of our people is our top most priority and we are extremely proud of our performance in the field," said Maqbool Ali Salman, managing director of Al Hassan Group congratulating the project team.

He also emphasised that Al Hassan Engineering understands the dedication and hardships that are involved in the achievement of such milestones and this is why Al Hassan invests a great deal of time and resources in the implementation of the highest health, safety and environment standards in the industry for all of its projects.

Times of Oman