In August 2026, our HSE Management System was put through a full ADNOC HSE audit — documentation, permits, PPE discipline, and live site conditions, all reviewed against ADNOC’s own HSE Standards Manual. We passed. Below is the record: the audit itself, our HSE system, and the Golden Rules every worker on our sites lives by.
UCES Middle East — At A Glance
UCES Middle East General Contracting LLC is an ISO 9001:2015 certified, ADNOC-approved EPC and general contracting company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, delivering civil, structural, mechanical, and oil & gas-linked construction across all seven emirates and internationally, as part of the Unique Construction & Engineering Services group.
Before the audit details below, here’s a quick look at who we are and how we work on site.
What the ADNOC HSE Audit Covered
ADNOC’s HSE assurance audits are not a formality — they examine a contractor’s full HSE Management System (HSE-MS) against the OSHAD-SF Codes of Practice and ADNOC’s own HSE Standards Manual. Auditors don’t just review paperwork; they walk live sites, question site teams directly, and check whether what’s written in the policy actually happens on the ground.
Our audit covered leadership commitment and HSE policy, documented risk assessments and permit-to-work records, PPE and site access discipline, toolbox talk and training records, emergency response readiness, and our incident and near-miss reporting history. The audit was closed out successfully, confirming UCES Middle East’s continued standing as an ADNOC-approved contractor.
Site Inspection Walkthrough
HSE Records & Compliance Review
PPE & Site Discipline Verification
Toolbox Talk with Site Crew
Audit Closing Meeting
How We Manage HSE, Every Day
Passing an audit is a single moment. What actually keeps a site safe is the system running underneath it, every shift, on every project. Here’s what that looks like at UCES Middle East.
Policy & Leadership Commitment
HSE objectives are set and reviewed from the top, with clear accountability carried down to every site supervisor.
Risk Assessment & JSA
Every task is assessed for hazards before work starts, with controls documented and briefed to the crew.
Permit-to-Work System
Controlled authorization for high-risk work — hot work, confined space, excavation, lifting, work at height.
Toolbox Talks
Daily briefings before shift start so every worker understands the hazards and controls for that day’s task.
PPE & Site Discipline
Mandatory PPE compliance, controlled site access, and routine inspections across every active location.
Emergency Preparedness
Site-specific emergency response plans, muster points, first-aid coverage, and periodic drills.
Incident Reporting & RCA
Every incident and near-miss is reported, investigated for root cause, and closed with corrective action.
Training & Competency
Ongoing HSE training and certification for supervisors, safety officers, and site crews.
Subcontractor HSE
Subcontractors are pre-qualified and held to the same HSE standard as our own workforce, no exceptions.
Our HSE Golden Rules
Every worker on a UCES site — employee, subcontractor, or visitor — is briefed on our HSE Golden Rules before stepping onto site. Click a rule to see it in full.
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HSE Induction Programme
No one steps onto a UCES site without completing HSE induction first — no exceptions, regardless of role or seniority. Every new worker, engineer, and subcontractor goes through a structured briefing before mobilization.
Our induction covers:
- Site orientation and hazard awareness
- PPE issuance and correct usage training
- Permit-to-work system overview
- HSE Golden Rules briefing
- Emergency procedures and muster points
- Signed acknowledgment on file before site access
Certifications & Compliance
| Standard | Scope | Status at UCES |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | Quality management system | Certified |
| ADNOC Approved Contractor | Oil & gas-linked civil, structural & mechanical work | Approved & audited |
| ADNOC HSE Audit | Site HSE-MS, PPE, permits, emergency readiness | Passed — August 2026 |
| OSHAD-SF | Abu Dhabi occupational safety & health framework | Aligned |
What This Audit Means For You
- Fewer HSE-related project delays and site stop-work orders
- Audit-ready documentation, available whenever your team needs it
- Lower incident-related risk and cost exposure on your project
- Continued ADNOC-approved contractor standing, verified independently
- A workforce briefed and held to the same Golden Rules on every site
- A safer, more predictable delivery schedule from day one
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