As a contractor with an international footprint, operating across Africa and the United Kingdom, it is essential that WBHO holds itself to the very highest health and safety standards. Construction is inherently a high-risk activity and we recognise that we have a moral and legal obligation to safeguard and protect the wellbeing of all people present on our construction sites and at our premises. We strive for a work environment that achieves ‘zero harm’, which means operating without fatalities and a minimum number of lost-time injuries.
We apply best practice when implementing our safety policies and procedures and our safety management system is ISO 45000 certified. However, we also recognise that policies and procedures alone do not create a safe working environment and continue to entrench a strong safety-minded culture amongst our employees through numerous training and awareness initiatives.
WBHO is also committed to the sustained wellness and personal growth of its employees. The Group follows a holistic and integrated approach to employee wellness, which alongside regular medical fitness programmes, includes collaborating with on-site occupational health services and enlisting the service of wellness experts.
WBHO understands that it has a duty and a responsibility to contribute towards redressing historical inequalities within South Africa. An inclusive and representative economy in which all South Africans are able to participate is vital for the future sustainability and success of the country and by virtue thereof, the sustainability of WBHO. Consequently, WBHO is committed to achieving long-term, meaningful broad-based transformation within the business and the industry at large. Our commitment is to actively pursue the transfer of skills and economic benefits to previously disadvantaged individuals and local communities, while also seeking to promote representation of these individuals within the various management structures of WBHO. This includes adhering to the construction sector codes, promoting and supporting the implementation of employment equity, skills development and training, enterprise and supplier development and our Voluntary Rebuild Programme.
We strive to ensure the highest levels of quality are achieved across every facet of our operations. The aim of quality management is to ensure that the highest levels of quality are consistently attained on all projects by using the best and latest construction practices within the core activities of the Group. By continuously improving and evolving our processes in a collaborative way, we ensure compliance with our own internal standards as well as external specifications, thereby enhancing client satisfaction. The quality management system is certified against ISO 9001 requirements in all areas of operation, and a dedicated team of quality personnel ensure continuous compliance with this standard.
