PICT lauded for workplace health and safety

PICT QHSE Manager Saud-Ur-Rehman (far left) receives the award for best practices in OSH from Pakistani President, Dr. Arif Alvi.

Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT) achieved another corporate milestone after recently being recognized by the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan for best practices in Occupational Safety & Health (OSH).

The OSH award was presented by his His Excellency, President Arif Alvi of Pakistan, to Saud-Ur-Rehman, PICT quality, health, safety and environment manager, during a ceremony last April.  Mr. Saud-Ur-Rehman was also recognized as an ambassador for occupational health, safety and well-being for his valuable contributions to health and safety at PICT. 

The recent accolades serve as a testament to the company’s focused approach to ensure safe and sustainable container terminal operations at the Port of Karachi.

“We always put safety at the forefront of everything we do and ensure business operations work in harmony with safety policies and international best practices.  The consecutive recognitions that we have received over the recent years from esteemed corporate and industry platforms affirm the synchronized efforts of PICT’s leadership and all cross-functional teams to ensure a sustainable work environment,” said Khurram Aziz Khan, PICT chief executive officer.

PICT will continue to implement health and safety programs, risk management exercises while conforming proactively with international standards, laws and regulations for the best interest of employees, all associated stakeholders and society.