Abu Dhabi, 23 Jan. 2011 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC) has achieved certification to three international standards namely, ISO 9001: 2008 - Quality Management System Standard, ISO 14001: 2004 - Environment Management System Standard and OHSAS 18001: 2007 - Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard for applying systems compatible with international quality standards.
This reflects ADSIC ability to meet its customers' requirements according to regulations related to its work and requirements and to provide an effective environment management system focusing on the importance of "health and safety" with regard to occupational risks. M/s Lloyds Register of Quality Assurance awarded the certification to ADSIC after carrying out audit of ADSIC's management system. "It is a major milestone in our journey towards implementing Abu Dhabi Government Excellence Program, sponsored by the General Secretariat of the Executive Council under the directions of H.H. General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. It also proves our commitment to implement the best international practices, applying comprehensive quality standards and going forward towards the sustainable development to enable world class governmental services in Abu Dhabi," said Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director General of ADSIC. He continued to point to the role of Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Management System (AD EHSMS), which includes the fundamental characteristics of the global systems in health, safety and environment, looking forward to achieve more international certifications related to quality. "It is a matter of pride for all of us in ADSIC. It came as a coronation for our efforts to ensure proper implementation of recommendations of QHSE reviews, as the accreditation covers all services provided by ADSIC, in consistency with the mandate given to us from Executive Council to supervise E-government program in Abu Dhabi and developing policies and guidelines for IT in the Emirate. It also helps ADSIC implement principles of excellence being applied by ADSIC, which relates to customer service, management through processes and facts, developing and practicing partnership concept, social responsibility and staff development and encouragement to innovate, invent and develop," he added. Al Mansoori also said, "The structure of the three standards (Quality Management, Environment Management and Occupational Health and Safety Management) depends on integration, as each one of these standards complements the other, making it possible to combine all requirements in one management system - "Integrated Management System". Implementation of these systems proves ADSIC's ability to meet customer needs, regulating and statutory requirements related to its activities and its requirements, by realizing the environmental effects of ADSIC and considering "health & safety" regarding occupational risks at the same time."Basem Obaid, Area Manager - Middle East and Africa in LRQA, said, "We are proud of our partnership with ADSIC in their journey towards business excellence. This achievement shows Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC) commitment to excellence in meeting the requirements of all the stakeholders, including its employees, customers, the community, the government entities as well as the top management and senior leaders of the organisation. The certification process included an extensive review and on site audit of various ADSIC business processes and departments against global best practices in quality, environment and safety management systems. The certificates awarded mean that ADSIC has established and maintained a formal management system that deals with business risks associated with it operations and that this system will continually be reviewed and improved."Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2011.
