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  • QHSE

At ARO QHSE is deeply embedded in our culture and operations.

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of quality, health, safety, and environmental performance across all aspects of our work. 

This commitment drives us to systematically assess risks, eliminate hazards at their source when possible, and implement effective controls to manage residual risks. By doing so, we protect our people, preserve the environment, safeguard our assets, and ensure consistent operational excellence.

Quality Policy
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Quality

ARO CODE of Excellence (ACE)

Driven by Excellence. Powered by ACE

At ARO, quality isn't just a standard, it's the core of everything we do. Our commitment is anchored in the ARO Code of Excellence (ACE), a dynamic, centralized digital management system that ensures operational consistency and drives superior performance across all our onshore and offshore activities. ACE is more than a system, it's a promise.

ARO is dedicated to:

Integrity-Driven Operations - Upholding the highest standards in every decision and environment.
Continuous Improvement - Embracing changes and improvements as core business drivers.
Assured Regulatory Alignment - Navigating compliance with precision and confidence.
Risk-Based Thinking - Anticipating challenges, mitigating impacts.
Customer Value - Designing solutions catered to our clients' evolving needs.

Backed by ISO 9001:2015 certification, ACE reflects our alignment with global Quality Standards and our unwavering focus on delivering excellence of every project, every process, every time.

Health

We are committed to safeguarding the health and Safety Welfare of our personnel.

Our health-related initiatives are strategically developed to accommodate the varying health needs of our workforce, thereby enhancing a positive safety culture and promoting a resilient working environment and a high-performing organization.

Core Occupational Health Programs Include:

Employee Health Systems and Workplace Wellbeing We have established comprehensive occupational health policies and procedures to support all employees—onshore and offshore—through proactive health monitoring, ergonomic practices, fitness-to-work evaluations, and noise exposure monitoring. As part of our ongoing efforts to manage workplace health risks, we continue to enhance specific protocols to ensure early intervention and sustained employee wellbeing.
Occupational Fitness and Health protocols. We conduct periodic health surveillance and implement tailored health management programs to assess and maintain employees' fitness for work. This includes supporting those with pre-existing, ongoing, or newly identified health conditions to ensure early detection, appropriate follow-up, and continued fitness to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
Mental Health support. We encourage a positive approach to mental health through awareness sessions, access to support services, and resources that promote emotional resilience and well-being in the workplace.
Safety

Safety is a core value that guides every aspect

Safety is not just a priority, it is a core value embedded in every operation.

Our Control of Work (CoW) process is the cornerstone of safe execution, digitally enabled through our Electronic Permit to Work (ePTW) system. This platform streamlines permit workflows, integrates digital signatures, and ensures real-time visibility and compliance across our fleet.

The ePTW system is a structured safety framework that incorporates:

Start Work Checks (SWC): Task-level verifications aligned with the IOGP Life-Saving Rules, ensuring critical safeguards are in place before work begins.
Energy Isolation Protocols: Digitally tracked lock-out/tag-out procedures that verify zero energy before work starts, with dual verification by Performing and Area Authorities.
Smart Integration:Each permit is linked to relevant risk assessments, isolation certificates, and procedural checklists, reinforcing procedural discipline and reducing human error.
Our digital transformation extends to organizational learning, ensuring lessons are embedded into our operations. While our SOAR system enables mobile-enabled behavioral safety observations, generating real-time data to guide continuous improvement.
By embedding technology into our safety culture, ARO Drilling ensures that every task begins with clarity, control, and care, protecting our people and empowering our teams to lead safely.
Environment

We are committed to safeguarding the health and Safety Welfare of our personnel.

We are dedicated to a sustainable future and recognize that protecting the environment and managing energy are critical components of sustainability and responsible global citizenship.

Key Environmental Initiatives

Pollution Prevention & Emission Control: We actively work to reduce emissions and prevent contamination across all operations, ensuring a positive impact on the environment.
Wastewater Management: In line with MARPOL regulations, ARO enforces strict effluent controls supported by regular monitoring and third-party verification.
Energy Efficiency & Climate Action: We are committed to sustainable energy practices. Through advanced monitoring, innovative technologies, and continuous improvement, we strive to reduce emissions and manage electricity usage effectively.
Responsible Waste Disposal: ARO partners with NCEC-approved vendors to ensure environmentally sound waste disposal and promote recycling

Get Involved
We encourage our employees, customers, and partners to join us in our sustainability efforts. Participate in our waste management programs, attend our sustainability workshops and training sessions, and follow our environmental initiatives on social media.