The South African division of Xylem celebrates a significant standards certification milestone.
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Xylem SA has achieved certification in ISO 14001 and 45001 management systems, covering Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE).
The company continues to assist countries, companies, and people across the globe improve access to water and manage the challenges facing our planet’s most precious natural resource.
Certification in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems enables Xylem SA to ensure ongoing employee health and safety and environmental protection. The certification provides the company with a framework to identify and assess occupational health and safety risks, assist in staying compliant with relevant health and safety regulations, and demonstrate its commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace.
“ISO certification is not just a piece of paper. Achieving ISO 14001 and 45001 certification represents tremendous effort by Xylem SA’s staff across a multi-year process that required numerous adaptations and improvements. Their dedication and effort brought us here, supported by our seriousness around employee safety, environmental protection, quality control, and our focus on customers. Congratulations to the Xylem team members who made this certification a reality, and we’ll continue enhancing our ability to serve our employees, partners, and customers ” says Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing Manager at Xylem Africa.
The ISO 14001 and 45001 management systems standards are developed and enforced by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the globe’s primary creator of voluntary International Standards
RoSPA recognition for safety
The company also received recognition from the internationally renowned Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Health and Safety Awards for its commitment to protecting lives. During the 2024 ceremony, the company received 42 RoSPA awards, representing 18 countries.
“RoSPA’s criteria encompass a comprehensive assessment of health and safety management systems, leadership, employee engagement, risk assessment and continuous improvement initiatives. Participating in the program is an invaluable opportunity for us to benchmark our health and safety performance against industry best practices, learn from leading safety practitioners, identify areas for improvement, and amplify our efforts to create a safe and healthy work environment for our colleagues,” said Autumn Crum, Xylem’s Director of Environment, Health, Safety and Operational Sustainability (EHSS).
