QHSE

QUALITY, HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

 

At Octagos Industries Nigeria Limited, the health and safety of our people, protection of the environment, and quality of our services are core values and non-negotiable priorities in all our operations.

 

We are committed to conducting our services in a manner that prevents injury, ill-health, environmental pollution and ensures customer satisfaction.

 

1. OUR QHSE POLICY STATEMENT

 

Octagos Industries Nigeria Limited is committed to:

 

– Providing safe and healthy working conditions for all employees, contractors and visitors to prevent work-related injury and ill-health.

– Protecting the environment, including prevention of pollution, spills and reduction of waste and emissions in our area of operation.

– Delivering quality services that consistently meet client requirements, API standards, and all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

– Complying with all applicable HSE laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, NUPRC, NMDPRA, NOSDRA, and international standards ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018.

– Eliminating hazards and reducing QHSE risks to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).

– Continual improvement of our QHSE Management System and performance.

 

This policy is communicated to all personnel, is available to interested parties and is reviewed annually.

 

 

2. QUALITY MANAGEMENT – OUR COMMITMENT

 

We operate a Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001:2015.

 

– All pumping and wellhead operations follow approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

– 100% pressure testing and certification of all pumping equipment before mobilization

– Use of API-certified chemicals, wellhead spares and pumping consumables

– Strict adherence to client well programs and Job Risk Assessment

– Continuous training and competency assessment of pump operators and wellhead technicians

– Zero tolerance for shortcuts that compromise quality or safety

 

*Quality Objective:* First-time right execution, zero NPT due to equipment failure, and 100% client satisfaction.

 

3. HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT

 

We operate under a *Zero LTI, Zero Fatality* target.

 

*Key Safety Controls:*

– Mandatory Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Toolbox Talk before every pumping job

– Permit to Work (PTW) System for all high-pressure and wellhead operations

– Full PPE Compliance – Flame Retardant Coveralls, Safety Helmets, Steel-Toed Boots, H2S Detectors

– Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) for energized systems

– Emergency Response Plan and regular HSE drills at our Port Harcourt base

– Pre-mobilization equipment inspection and third-party certification

– Daily Safety Meetings and Stop Work Authority for all personnel

 

All personnel are empowered to *STOP any unsafe work.*

 

4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

 

We recognize we operate in the sensitive Niger Delta environment.

 

– Zero discharge policy for oil and chemicals – all returns captured in closed tanks

– Spill Prevention and Containment kits at every job site

– Waste Segregation and disposal through NOSDRA-accredited waste contractors

– Prevention of surface and groundwater contamination during acidizing and chemical pumping

– Noise and atmospheric emissions monitoring on all pumping spreads

– Compliance with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Guidelines for Petroleum Industry in Nigeria (EGASPIN)

 

5. QHSE ORGANIZATION & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

– *Management:* Provides leadership, resources and accountability for QHSE

– *QHSE Manager:* Implements and audits the QHSE-MS, incident reporting to client and regulators

– *Supervisors & Engineers:* Responsible for QHSE compliance on worksite

– *All Employees:* Responsible for working safely and reporting unsafe acts/conditions

 

6. CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT

 

We achieve continual improvement through:

– Management Review Meetings (Quarterly)

– Internal and External Audits

– Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis & Lesson Learnt

– KPI Tracking: TRIR, LTI, Near Miss Reporting, Client NCRs, Equipment Downtime

 

*At Octagos Industries Nigeria Limited, QHSE is not a department, it is our culture. We do not compromise on safety, quality or the environment for profit or production.*