SEB’s commitment to OSH at workplace recognised

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy’s commitment to environmental management and occupational health and safety (OSH) at the workplace was recognised at state and national level awards ceremonies this month.

The state-owned energy development and power utility company received five awards during the 8th Sarawak Chief Minister Environmental Award (CMEA) presentation ceremony as well as the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 25th anniversary dinner.

At the CMEA here last week, Murum Hydroelectric Plant and Batang Ai Hydroelectric Plant were presented with a Gold Award each under the Large Enterprise category in the Mining and Resource Extraction sector.

Another Gold Award was presented to Mukah Coal Power Plant while Sejingkat Coal Power Plant received a Merit Award. Both awards were under the Large Enterprise category in the Manufacturing sector.

Sarawak Energy was also presented with an Appreciation Award by NIOSH in recognition for emphasising the importance of occupational health and safety at the workplace and project sites as well as contribution towards Health, Safety and Environment Excellence.

The award, which was presented at NIOSH’s Silver Jubilee celebration dinner held in Selangor on Dec7, was also for Sarawak Energy’s contribution to NIOSH.