QHSE · HSE

Safety. Measured, documented, audited.

XDS operates an integrated HSE-Q management system aligned with international standards. Every job starts with a documented JSA, runs under permit-to-work and closes with a third-party audit.

Overview

An integrated HSE-Q management system.

HSE at XDS is not a separate department that signs off paperwork — it's how every job runs. Our integrated HSE-Q management system covers occupational health & safety (ISO 45001), environment (ISO 14001) and quality (ISO 9001) under a single set of procedures, audits and continuous-improvement loops.

Every job starts with a documented Job Safety Analysis (JSA), runs under permit-to-work with documented hazard controls, and closes with a third-party audit where required. Trained Emergency Response Teams (ERT) and a Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) programme keep the discipline live across active sites.

The numbers reflect the system: 50,000+ LTI-free man-hours, zero major incidents in 2025 and 100% permit-to-work compliance — sustained year on year.

By the numbers

Our HSE record, documented.

Numbers reported and audited under our ISO 45001-certified management system.

50,000+
LTI-free man-hours
0
Major incidents · 2025
100%
Permit-to-work compliance
ISO 45001
Certified OHS system
HSE-Q Management System

Six elements that run every job.

From the morning toolbox talk to the third-party audit at handover — every element is documented, tracked and continuously improved.

01 · JSA

Job Safety Analysis

Every task starts with a documented JSA — hazards identified, risks assessed, controls in place before work begins.

  • Documented JSA per task and per site
  • Hazard identification with crew
  • Documented controls and PPE list
  • Sign-off before work begins
02 · Permit-to-Work

Permit-to-Work System

Hot work, confined space, work at height, electrical and lifting operations all run under documented permits with isolation verification.

  • Hot-work, confined-space, height, electrical permits
  • Lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedures
  • Isolation verification before work
  • Permit closure and site reinstatement
03 · ERT

Emergency Response Team

Trained Emergency Response Teams maintain readiness for first aid, fire response, confined-space rescue and spill response.

  • First aid & medical response
  • Fire response & extinguishing
  • Confined-space rescue capability
  • Drills and competency exercises
04 · BBS

Behaviour-Based Safety

BBS programme drives the right behaviours every day — toolbox talks, near-miss reporting and observation cards.

  • Daily toolbox talks before work
  • Near-miss reporting and review
  • Observation cards and feedback
  • Safety leadership training
05 · Environment

ISO 14001 Environmental

Environmental controls on every site — waste management, spill response, emissions and effluent traceability under ISO 14001.

  • Waste segregation and disposal
  • Spill response and clean-up
  • Effluent and emission tracking
  • Environmental aspect & impact register
06 · Audits

Third-Party Audits

Continuous third-party audits — Intertek for ISO management systems and AZAK for laboratory accreditation.

  • Intertek — ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 surveillance
  • AZAK — ISO/IEC 17025 lab assessment
  • Client and operator audits
  • Continuous-improvement actions tracked
Safety in practice

PPE, training, and discipline.

Visible safety — gloves, glasses, helmet, harness — combined with documented procedures, ERT readiness and continuous training.

Need our HSE pack for a tender?

We provide JSA library samples, HSE plans, ISO certificates, accreditation scopes and a full HSE pre-qualification questionnaire on request.