Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — In a ground-breaking achievement, MicCom Cables has attained additional two international certifications – ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management System, EMS, and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health & Safety Management System, OHSMS.
The milestone marks MicCom Cables as the first cable manufacturer in Nigeria to secure the certifications in addition to their existing ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, QMS, certification it has held for over two decades. With new certifications, MicCom Cables now boasts a comprehensive suite of all three integrated ISO, standards, setting a new benchmark for excellence in the industry.
Bukola Adubi, Chief Operating Officer of MicCom Cables, in a statement to reporters said: “The credibility that comes with this certification is immense. Beyond that, it’s been a desire not to compromise safety at the factory and the business in general while still measuring up to international best practices regarding manufacturing processes.”
Adubi emphasised the team’s dedication to realising the significant milestone, highlighting MicCom’s commitment to excellence as a domestic cable manufacturer.
The ISO 9001 certification ensures adherence to international standards for quality management systems and consistent delivery of products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. The certification is renowned for enhancing customer satisfaction, optimising costs, and improving management efficiency.
The ISO 14001 certification mandates establishing and implementing an EMS. It requires businesses to conduct thorough environmental impact assessments, set environmental objectives and targets, and monitor and measure environmental performance. This certification will empower MicCom to enhance their environmental stewardship, achieve operational efficiency, and gain a competitive edge, bolstering stakeholder trust and improving tender opportunities.
The ISO 45001 certification, which focuses on OHSMS management, is a testament to MicCom’s dedication to fostering a safe working environment, mitigating risks, and ensuring the well-being of employees. This certification promises improved safety standards, heightened stakeholder confidence, enhanced productivity, and reduced insurance premiums.