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Zawya
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Zawya
AVIS Singapore Leads Car Rental Industry with ISO 45001 Certification
AVIS sets a safety precedent, becoming Singapore's sole car rental firm certified to ISO 45001, meeting global standards. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 May 2025 - AVIS Singapore is the only car rental company in the country to have achieved ISO 45001 certification in December 2024, an international standard equivalent to Singapore's bizSAFE Star, demonstrating its commitment to the highest levels of occupational health and safety. Path to ISO 45001 Certification The attainment of ISO 45,001 reflects AVIS Singapore's dedication to robust health, safety, and operational standards, aligning with its "Driven by Better" brand promise. This certification was enabled by implementing structured internal safety systems for proactive risk management across vehicle handling, premises, and customer interactions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to safety. A key enabler was a leadership-driven culture prioritising the safety, well-being, and accountability of all stakeholders. This was actively supported by systematic employee engagement through regular training and feedback mechanisms. Furthermore, comprehensive adherence to local regulatory requirements and globally recognised best practices in occupational health and safety management was ensured through a strategic partnership with certified consultants. Commitment to Quality and Environmental Responsibility Building on its priority of safety, AVIS Singapore also adheres to recognised standards in other key areas. Holding ISO 9,001 for Quality Management and ISO 14,001 for Environmental Management, the company affirms its focus on providing reliable car rentals with a continuous emphasis on service quality, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for its employees, and proactively working to minimise its carbon footprint. In line with its environmental responsibility, AVIS Singapore is actively integrating vehicles with enhanced fuel efficiency into its fleet. This includes an increasing adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs), a focus aimed at offering customers renting cars in Singapore sustainable mobility solutions with reduced emissions and improved fuel economy. Upholding Service Excellence AVIS Singapore's ISO 45,001, ISO 9,001, and ISO 14,001 certifications assure customers of high standards across all services. Whether you require short-term car rental with well-maintained and reliable vehicles from a diverse fleet, car leasing with consistent quality for extended transportation needs across Singapore and into Malaysia, or chauffeur service ensuring secure and professional transport throughout the region, AVIS Singapore's commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability benefits every journey. Learn more at AVIS Singapore's website. Hashtag: #CarRental #Avis #ISO45001 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. AVIS Singapore AVIS Singapore, part of Avis Budget Group since 1961, leads the local car rental market. Located strategically at Changi Airport (Terminals 2 and 3) and Havelock Road, AVIS offers reliable rental solutions. As a member of the globally recognised Avis Budget Group — operating in 180 countries with over $12B in revenue — AVIS Singapore embodies the group's commitment to innovation, customer focus, and sustainable mobility. AVIS
Al Bawaba
21-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
stc earns ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 37301:2021 certification
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, announced that it has been awarded the ISO 45001:2018 certification for Occupational Health and Safety Management, and ISO 37301:2021 certification for Compliance Management Systems. These achievements align with stc's strategic approach to implementing the highest international standards across its operations, further strengthening its position as a responsible and trusted telecom newly awarded ISO 45001:2018 certification on 27th Feb 2025, recognizes stc's commitment to fostering a safe and healthy working environment for its stakeholders. The certification provides an internationally recognized framework for identifying and managing occupational health and safety risks, strengthening stc's efforts to minimize workplace hazards and enhance employee well-being. stc considers the welfare of its employees, partners, and stakeholders to be an essential component integrated into its safety standards and culture. In parallel, stc awarded ISO 37301:2021 certification for Compliance Management Systems, which is earned as a first in Kuwait on 9 Jan 2025. Maintaining this certification demonstrates the Company's commitment to strong governance, ethical conduct, and regulatory compliance. Throughout its years' operating in the Kuwaiti market, stc maintained a high standard when it comes to complying with regulators and strictly adhering to all requirements set by governing and regulatory bodies, whether within the telecom or other sectors that are related to the Company's activities. It also highlights the robust internal systems and policies stc has established to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with international best practices. In a statement, stc indicated that earning these certifications comes as part of its reach strategy, strategic pillars that the Company has defined to grow and advance its operations and solutions, while providing customers with a unique experience built on business excellence. The Company has been strategically focusing on embedding world-class health, safety, and compliance practices into every level of the organization. This is why the ISO certifications are not viewed as standalone milestones, but integral elements of stc's long-term commitment to operational efficiency and responsible corporate governance. Through rigorous frameworks and consistent execution, stc aims to continuing leading by example in the telecom sector, aligning internal systems with international standards to support future growth and certifications further position stc as a though leader and responsible corporate entity, committed to continuous improvement across its critical and diverse functions. Whether by enhancing workplace safety or maintaining a culture of compliance, stc remains focused on delivering value to its stakeholders while achieving sustainable growth for its business lines. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Concentra Expands in Chattanooga, Tennessee
ADDISON, Texas, May 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Concentra® (NYSE: CON) the nation's leader in occupational medicine, today announced the opening of a new medical center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The medical center, Concentra Chattanooga Downtown is conveniently located at 1206 Broad Street, Suite 106, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402. "We're excited to continue our expansion in eastern Tennessee," said Janet Cobb, MD, senior vice president of Concentra medical operations. "Expanding our footprint helps us to build stronger relationships with local employers and provide employees with additional access points to care." Concentra will provide work injury care, physical therapy, drug testing, DOT physical exams, pre-placement exams, and other employer-related health services from its new location in Chattanooga. Telemedicine for minor work injuries will also be available via Concentra Telemed®, Concentra's proprietary telemedicine platform. Concentra has long been known as the premier provider of occupational health and urgent care services delivered through an extensive network of more than 620 locations nationwide. This expansion strengthens Concentra's growing presence in Tennessee and enables the company to more effectively meet the demand for comprehensive occupational health services in the region. Concentra offers quality, efficient medical care to meet the needs of employers and their employees at convenient times and locations. To explore Concentra's ever-expanding national footprint and to see a complete list of locations, visit About Concentra Concentra is the largest provider of occupational health services in the United States by number of locations, with the mission of improving the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Our 12,000 colleagues and affiliated physicians and clinicians support the delivery of an extensive suite of services, including occupational and consumer health services and other direct-to-employer care, to more than 50,000 patients each day on average from more than 625 occupational health centers in 41 states and 160 onsite health clinics at employer worksites in 36 states as of May 19, 2025. View source version on Contacts Lynn Craig 610-739-8003 lycraig@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
South China Morning Post
15-05-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Working long hours can alter brain structure, affecting memory and emotions, study finds
People who work too hard and for too long can end up altering parts of their brains that manage memory and problem solving, new research suggests. A team of South Korean researchers said their findings 'underscore the importance of addressing overwork as an occupational health concern and highlight the need for workplace policies that mitigate excessive working hours'. Published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine, a British Medical Journal publication, the research points to overwork as a potential cause of 'neuroadaptive changes that might affect cognitive and emotional health'. 'Killing it' at work has long been associated with health risks that can literally kill, such as cardiovascular disease and mental health issues, with the International Labour Organization estimating the worldwide annual death toll from overwork at around 800,000. The South Korean researchers say their findings 'highlight the need for workplace policies that mitigate excessive working hours'. Photo: Shutterstock And while the researchers acknowledged that the 'behavioural and psychological consequences of overwork are reasonably well understood', they said they aimed to investigate 'the underlying neurological mechanisms and anatomical changes' stemming from working too hard.
