Our Commitment
Oakbridge Developments is committed toproviding a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible working environmentfor our employees, subcontractors, clients, visitors, and all stakeholdersinvolved in our projects.
Health, safety, and environmentalprotection are integral to how we plan, manage, and execute our work in Dubai.
Key Commitments
- Prevent harm
- Reduce risk
- Protect the environment

Scope of the Policy
This policy applies to:
- All Oakbridge employees
- All subcontractors, suppliers, andconsultants
- All project sites, offices, andoperational locations
- All activities carried out onbehalf of Oakbridge Developments
Compliance with this policy is mandatoryand forms part of our operational and contractual requirements.



Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Oakbridge is committed to complying withall applicable:
UAE Federal Labour Laws
Dubai Municipality regulations
Relevant local authorityrequirements
Project-specific HSE obligations
Where international best practices exceedlocal requirements, Oakbridge adopts the higher standard to ensure optimalsafety and environmental performance.

HSE Management Approach
Oakbridge manages health, safety, and environmental risks through a structured and proactive approach, including:
Risk identification and planning
- Identifying hazards and assessingrisks before any work begins
- Developing and implementing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
- Establishing safe systems of work aligned to site-specific conditions
Site monitoring and control
- Ongoing supervision and monitoring of work activities
- Regular inspections and audits
- Prompt corrective actions whereunsafe conditions are identified
- ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety)ISO 14001
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
- Immediate reporting of unsafeconditions, near misses, and incidents
- Investigation and learning toprevent recurrence
Incident prevention
Oakbridge’s HSE practices are alignedwith the principles of internationally recognised standards, including:
Developer note: Only state certification if Oakbridge is actually certified. If certified, replace “aligned with the principles of” with “certified to”.
Roles and Responsibilities
Management
- Provide leadership and resources to implement this policy effectively
- Ensure HSE requirements are integrated into planning and execution
- Promote a strong safety culture across all levels of the organisation
Employees and workers
- Follow all HSE procedures,instructions, and site rules
- Use personal protective equipment(PPE) correctly at all times
- Report unsafe conditions,incidents, or near misses immediately
Subcontractors and suppliers
- Comply with Oakbridge HSE standards and project-specific requirements
- Ensure personnel are competent,trained, and supervised
- Cooperate fully in inspections,audits, and incident investigations
Training and Competency
Oakbridge ensures personnel are competentto perform tasks safely through:
- Site inductions and toolbox talks
- Job-specific HSE training
- Ongoing awareness programs
- Supervision by qualified andexperienced personnel
Training effectiveness is reviewedregularly to support continuous improvement.
Incident Reporting and Investigation
All incidents, near misses, unsafe acts,and environmental impacts must be reported immediately.
Oakbridge conducts investigations to:
- Identify root causes
- Implement corrective andpreventive actions
- Prevent recurrence
- Policy name: Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) PolicyVersion:
- Version: HSE-POL-001Effective date:
- Effective date: [Insert date]Review date:
- Review date: [Insert date]Approved by:
- Approved by: [Name and Title]
Findings are communicated across projectsto drive learning and continuous improvement.
In an emergency, follow site emergency procedures and contact the site supervisor immediately.
Environmental Protection
Oakbridge is committed to minimizingenvironmental impact by:
- Reducing waste and promotingrecycling where feasible
- Using resources efficiently
Waste and resource management
- Preventing pollution andcontrolling hazardous materials
- Protecting surrounding communitiesand ecosystems
Pollution prevention
Environmental considerations areintegrated into project planning and execution.
Monitoring, Audits and Continuous Improvement
- Regular site inspections
- Internal HSE audits
- Performance reviews against defined objectives
To ensure effective implementation,Oakbridge conducts:
This policy is reviewed periodically toensure continued relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with regulatory andbusiness requirements.
Policy Control
Developer note: Present this as a compact “Policy Control” card or strip.
This policy is communicated to all employees and madeavailable to interested parties upon request.
Contact
For policy queries, prequalification documentation, or compliance requests, please contact Oakbridge Developments via the website contact form.
