Orange Spain and Mobinil in Egypt are certified according to OHSAS standard

France Telecom Group reinforces commitment to a safe and healthy workplace. Health & Safety management systems of Orange Spain and Mobinil in Egypt now certified according to OHSAS standard.


The France Telecom Group protects the health of its staff and contractors around the world and ensures their safety in the workplace. This commitment is clearly stated in the Group’s Corporate Health & Safety policy, signed by CEO Didier Lombard in 2005.





In order to translate this engagement into daily work activities, each company in the Group has been working to develop professional safety and health management in accordance with its specific business activities, local context and existing regulatory framework. A ‘health and safety management system’ refers to a structured set of policies, procedures and practices which control occupational risks and hazards.
 
Two group entities, namely Orange Spain and Mobinil (Egypt), have even gone a step further and recently obtained the OHSAS 18001certification for their health & safety management system.
OHSAS 18000 (‘Occupational Health & Safety Assessment Series’) is the internationally recognised and referenced standard in this area and is compatible with ISO 9000 (quality management) and ISO 14000 (environmental management). OHSAS also follows a plan-do-check-act cycle which emphasizes continuous improvement.