Environment Health and Safety Policy
Dhofar Power Company S.A.O.C(DPC) operates and maintains a distribution power network.
DPC respects the importance of the Environment in which it operates, and will make all reasonable efforts to minimize the impact of its activities on the Environment.
DPC is committed to the management of Health and Safety in order to provide a safe and healthy workspace for DPC employees and contractors. DPC is commited to maintain a safe system of supply in order to minimize the risk to consumers and public alike.
DPC will make all reasonable efforts to manage Environment, Health and Safety and will commit to the following objectives to successfully manage its business.
- Complying with the applicable EHS legislations of Sultanate of Oman while conducting Distribution related operations.
- Prevention of pollution, minimize OH&S risks by designing our facilities and conducting our operations in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
- Conservation of resources, such as natural gaz, fuel oil, water and power.
- Minimize pollution by waste reduction, recycling and reuse and disposing remaining wastes utilizing safe and responsible methods.
- Creating awareness amongst our employees and all other concerned on the EHS aspects to enable them carryout their responsibilities in a safe and environmentally responsible manner and motivate them to take active participation in EHS activities.
- Continually improve our associated operations and management systems by conducting periodic EHS evaluations and taking appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
All DPC Employees and Contractors are responsible for the EHS performance in their work areas.
Earth Hour
As a responsible company and key component in Oman's ongoing development, Dhofar Power Company is committed to acting responsibly and making adjustments in its working practices to preserve the environment and operates as efficiently as possible.
DPC is a keen supporter of the World Wildlife Fund's international 'Earth Hour' campain and participates each year by joining companies and people around the world in shutting of all non-essential lighting, appliances and going dark for an hour. More information about Earth Hour can be found at
www.earthhour.org.
Energy Efficiency
Dhofar Power Company is committed to helping customers to be efficient with their electricity usage. By reducing unecessary consumption households and companies can prevent strain on the distribution network and lower their own monthly bills.
Conserving energy can be relatively simple, with the savings reflected each month in your meter readings and ultimately the cost of your electricity.
Energy Efficiency
- Not leaving lights on in unattended rooms can make a significant saving, both to electricity usage and the lifetime of light bulbs in the household or office.
- Maximising natural light and switching to energy efficient bulbs can reduce your electricity bill, as well as lasting longer and using less power.