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Health, Safety & Environment

Safety is how we work, not a document we file.

IWS operates where the margin for error is zero — live wells, sour service, remote desert travel. Our HSE management system, certified to ISO 45001, is built to protect our people, our clients and the environment on every job.

Zero harm, zero compromise

Safety is a condition, not an option.

At IWS, the health and safety of our people, our clients and our communities is our highest priority. We are committed to a safe working environment, protecting the environment and delivering excellence in every operation.

Safety firstWe enforce a zero-harm culture in everything we do.
Our peopleWe empower our people to work safely and return home safely.
EnvironmentWe are committed to minimizing our environmental impact.
ComplianceWe comply with applicable HSE laws, standards and client requirements.
Continuous improvementWe continuously improve our HSE performance.

Our commitment

Zero harm. Zero lost-time injuries.

We recognize that high standards of health, safety and environmental protection are integral to the growth of the organization and its people. We are committed to a safe and healthy workplace for all employees, contractors and stakeholders — and to protecting the environment.

Our HSE policy is approved at Managing Director level and reviewed regularly. It is implemented in accordance with applicable statutory requirements and the standards and codes of practice of our customers.

Incorporate HSE into every business decision and operation
Adopt preventive measures across our processes and practices
Build a positive HSE culture among employees, contractors and partners
Establish accountability and an HSE mindset at every level
Train people for emergency and crisis management
Reduce environmental impact through waste, resource and recycling management

Safety culture

Everyone has the authority to stop the job.

Our culture puts the power to prevent harm in every person's hands — employee, contractor or visitor.

Stop Work Authority

Any person working on behalf of IWS can stop work if they believe there is an imminent hazard or risk to health, safety or the environment. Work stops immediately and resumes only when the risk is mitigated.

Right to refuse unsafe work

Employees have the right to refuse work they reasonably believe is unsafe — without fear of retaliation — and the responsibility to report unsafe conditions.

Near-miss & hazard reporting

Reporting a near miss or hazard lets us deal with a situation before anyone is hurt or equipment is damaged. Every report is treated with respect and an open mind.

Impairment & fatigue

A drug- and alcohol-free workplace, and active management of fatigue — a major safety concern in field operations and transport.

HSE management system

Twelve policies. One integrated system.

Our OHS Manual sets out the policies and procedures that keep our operations safe, compliant and auditable.

Health, Safety & Environmental

Stop Work Authority

Alcohol & Drugs

Risk Assessment & Management

Incident & Hazard Reporting

Injury Management & Return to Work

Personal Protective Equipment

Preventive Maintenance System

Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

Illegal Discrimination & Harassment

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Company Disciplinary

Hazard & risk

Identify, evaluate, control.

Many hazards in our work — fire and explosion, H2S and toxic fumes, hot surfaces, confined spaces — cannot be eliminated. Work is planned and conducted to reduce risk to an acceptable level through hazard identification, risk evaluation, control measures and ongoing review.

Formal written risk assessments are completed as required by regulation or client directive, with knowledgeable workers involved in developing safe work procedures.

Training & competency

Trained, assessed, certified.

Every new worker receives a safety orientation and the Employee Handbook. Competency is confirmed through structured assessments at day 30, 60 and 90, and at least annually thereafter. Training and certification are tracked against a requirements matrix for each role.

Regular HSE meetings — toolbox talks, pre-tour, post-job, weekly safety and management meetings — keep everyone informed and give workers a voice in improving safety.

Personal protective equipment

The last line of defense — worn by everyone on site.

Minimum PPE on any worksite: flame-resistant coveralls, hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes and impact gloves — with additional welding PPE for welders.

FRC coveralls Hard hat Safety glasses Safety shoes Impact gloves Welding face shield Welding gloves & apron

Journey management & road safety

Every journey planned, monitored, brought home.

Most vehicle collisions are preventable. Our Vehicle Safety & Journey Management procedure treats every vehicle as a workplace and every journey as a planned, monitored operation.

Journey Management Plans

Every journey is planned, approved and tracked. Drivers check in at set intervals, and if a vehicle is overdue the search-and-rescue response is initiated.

IVMS vehicle monitoring

In-Vehicle Monitoring Systems record speed, braking, driving hours and seatbelt use — data analyzed daily to improve driver performance and safety.

Defensive driver training

All drivers hold a valid KSA license, complete defensive-driving and basic first-aid training, and must be medically fit before being assigned a company vehicle.

Fatigue & driving hours

Strict limits on driving and duty hours, mandatory breaks, and restrictions on night and high-risk travel. Deep-desert night journeys are prohibited.

No phones. Seatbelts on.

Mobile phones and smart watches are prohibited while driving. Drivers and all passengers wear seatbelts — the driver will not move the vehicle otherwise.

Emergency preparedness

Vehicles carry first-aid and survival equipment matched to the journey — routine, off-road or deep desert — with satellite phones where there's no coverage.

Incident management

Report, investigate, learn.

All incidents, near misses and property damage are reported to a site supervisor immediately. Investigations begin within 48 hours, root causes are identified, and corrective actions are assigned, verified and closed out — with lessons shared through safety alerts.

Emergency response

Ready before it happens.

Emergency response plans cover the hazards at each workplace and are reviewed as conditions change. Response equipment is inspected regularly, specific training is provided, and drills are held so everyone knows their role.