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Health & Safety is our TOP priority

Occupational Health & Safety Management System

The Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) at Astra Construction is designed to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all employees and stakeholders in all locations where the company operates. The system adheres to the ISO 45001 Standard, which sets the global benchmark for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management systems.

By adhering to the ISO 45001 standard and emphasizing both local and international legal compliance, Astra Construction reinforces its commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of its workforce.

Key Elements of the OHSMS

Compliance with Regulations

The system ensures that all operations follow local health and safety regulations in each country where Astra Construction operates, as well as the most demanding international standards.

Prevention Organization

Astra Construction has established a network of specialized health and safety technicians across all operational regions. These technicians are responsible for delivering health and safety services at work sites and centers, ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices.

Centralized Coordination

The management of health and safety activities is coordinated centrally, which allows for uniformity and consistency in safety practices across all locations. This central coordination ensures that the company's health and safety policies are aligned and applied effectively across its global operations.

Astra Construction Policy

The OHSMS is a direct extension of the company's overarching policy, which reflects a commitment to the health and safety of workers. This policy also focuses on preventing accidents and incidents by proactively managing risks and ensuring a safe working environment.

Continuous Improvement

The system is structured to foster a culture of continuous improvement, regularly reviewing processes and outcomes to enhance safety measures, training, and hazard identification protocols.

Astra Construction’s Environmental controls

Astra construction is committed to maintaining high environmental standards across all projects, ensuring sustainable building practices, and reducing environmental impacts. We integrate an Environmental Management System (EMS) into our core operations to continually improve environmental performance and align with regulatory requirements.

Astra Environmental Policy: A clear statement of the company’s commitment to environmental protection, sustainability, and continuous improvement. It sets out objectives such as reducing waste, minimizing energy consumption, and complying with environmental laws.

EMS Certification (ISO 14001): Astra Construction strives to attain and maintain ISO 14001 certification, a globally recognized standard for environmental management. This certification demonstrates our commitment to minimizing our environmental footprint and continuously improving our environmental performance.

Environmental Planning

Risk Assessment

Identifying environmental aspects and evaluating the potential impact of construction activities on the environment.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Ensuring all projects comply with local, regional, and international environmental regulations.

Objectives and Targets

Setting measurable environmental goals (e.g., reducing carbon emissions, minimizing material waste) for every project.

Implementation & Operation

Training and Awareness

Educating employees, subcontractors, and stakeholders on environmental policies and best practices.

Resource Management

Efficient use of resources such as energy, water, and raw materials during construction.

Waste Management

Establishing waste reduction practices, recycling programs, and environmentally-friendly disposal methods.

Eco-friendly Materials

Prioritizing sustainable materials such as recycled products, low-impact cement, and energy-efficient technologies.

Monitoring & Measuring Performance

Tracking and Reporting

Regularly measuring the environmental performance of each project to ensure it aligns with the set targets.

Audits and Inspections

Conducting internal and external environmental audits to assess the effectiveness of the EMS.

Corrective Actions & Continuous Improvement

Non-conformance Management

Identifying any deviations from the planned environmental objectives and taking corrective actions

Feedback and Improvement

Incorporating lessons learned from past projects into future planning to continually refine the EMS.