Oman Oil Marketing Company Inspires Employees and Public With Host of Activities During Health Safety Environment Quality Week

Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) marked its Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Week with a host of activities. The event kicked off on World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2019, which aims to promote occupational safety and health. The company’s management demonstrated its commitment to safety by leading various initiatives including a blood donation drive and awareness sessions on first aid, fire safety and managing stress at work.

Mohammed Al Mujaini, Senior Manager HSEQ at OOMCO, said, “Today, OOMCO’s HSEQ philosophy comprises a series of global best practices and management systems that have positioned us as a leader in our field.  Renowned for sustaining a zero-harm work environment, we lead by example in the Sultanate’s oil and gas industry. This initiative helps OOMCO entrench a health and safety culture among its employees and emphasizes its importance in our operations. We are proud of our achievements in this field and thank our senior management, employees, contractors and customers for their unwavering support.”

Employees also took part in daily safety quizzes and inspections and medical check-ups were available to promote a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, four teams from OOMCO’s top management made several site visits to different company premises to conduct a health and safety walk and talk. Sport activities were organized in public places to engage with the local community and raise awareness on the importance of adopting best health and safety practices. Other stakeholders such as Muscat Municipality and the Public Authority for Civil Defense and Ambulance also took part in the week-long campaign.