Logiwiz receives OHSAS certification

The occupational health and safety management systems of Logiwiz (Pvt) Limited have been certified with the Occupational Health & Safety Advisory Services 18001:2007 (OHSAS) certification by SGS Société Générale de Surveillance.

Obtaining OHSAS confirms that Logiwiz demonstrates a commitment to implement, maintain and improve the way in which it manages its occupational health and safety systems.

Managing Director of Logiwiz Omar Raban (third from left) accepts the OHSAS 18001: 2007 certification from SGS.

"This will facilitate the integration of quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems in the organisation, promoting "sustainability" Managing Director of Hayleys Advantis Omar Raban said.

He added "Logiwiz strives to be an employer of choice by providing a safe and secure work environment at its distribution centres and contract management centres by strict compliance with OHSAS standards."

The certification leads to increased control and reduction of hazards through the setting of objectives, targets and responsibility. It encourages effective internal and external communication while demonstrating legal compliance and increasing the company's reputation for safety and occupational health.

The impact of OHSAS are threefold affecting employees, customers and subcontractors.

Logiwiz frequently plans and carries out risk assessment to ensure the safety of all stakeholders through practices tested by the prudent adaptation of international standards.

OHSAS focuses on motivating employees while educating them on safety awareness, and ensuring fulfilment of statutory health and safety requirements resulting in improving the safety culture of the organisation with a focus on improving efficiency.

Logiwiz also a ISO 9001:2008 certified company offers end-to-end logistics and supply chain management solutions and is the specialist third party logistics company under the Hayleys Advantis Network (www.hayleysadvantis.com), which is the transportation and logistics arm of the Hayleys Group.

The company provides contract warehouse management services and production line logistics services to several customers at their own premises. As a total logistics and supply chain execution company, Logiwiz leverages on the strengths of Hayleys Advantis to provide a range of customised solutions in inbound and outbound logistics.

Logiwiz has moved in to India in keeping with the company's vision to be the Supply Chain Solutions Provider of choice throughout the Asia Pacific region.