Aradel Holdings Plc Bags ISO 45001:2018, Bolsters Safety Standards

Aradel Holdings Plc has achieved the globally recognised ISO 45001:2018 certification, reaffirming its commitment to world-class occupational health and safety standards and enhancing its integrated management systems across all operations.
The ISO 45001:2018 standard outlines a comprehensive framework for managing occupational health and safety (OH&S) risks, with an emphasis on leadership responsibility, employee participation, risk-based thinking, and continual improvement. For a company operating within Nigeria’s dynamic energy sector, the certification signals not just compliance, but a deliberate and structured safety culture embedded at every operational level.
Leadership Commitment at the Core
A central pillar of ISO 45001:2018 is top management accountability. At Aradel, safety governance begins at the board and executive levels, where policies, performance metrics, and strategic decisions are aligned with clearly defined safety objectives. Leadership commitment ensures that health and safety considerations are integrated into corporate planning, operational execution, and investment decisions.
The company’s management has consistently maintained that operational success is measured first by safety performance — a principle now independently validated through the certification.
Worker Participation and Engagement
Another defining element of the certification is active worker participation. ISO 45001:2018 requires organisations to involve employees in hazard identification, decision-making, and safety improvement initiatives.
Aradel strengthened its internal reporting systems, consultation processes, and safety committees to ensure that employees at all levels contribute to building a safer workplace. This inclusive approach enhances transparency, accountability, and shared ownership of safety outcomes.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Operating in the energy industry involves inherent operational risks. Through the ISO 45001:2018 framework, Aradel implemented systematic processes for identifying workplace hazards, assessing associated risks, and deploying preventive and mitigating controls.
From field operations to administrative functions, risk-based methodologies now guide operational planning, ensuring that potential threats are proactively managed rather than reactively addressed.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Compliance with applicable health and safety laws remains a critical requirement of the standard. Aradel’s certification confirms that its systems are aligned with Nigerian regulatory provisions and relevant international obligations, ensuring full legal and regulatory adherence.
The independent audit process verified documentation, compliance tracking systems, and internal controls designed to meet statutory obligations.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
The certification also evaluated Aradel’s emergency preparedness and response mechanisms. Robust emergency planning frameworks, simulation exercises, and response protocols were assessed to confirm readiness for potential operational disruptions.
By strengthening its crisis response capabilities, the company has enhanced its resilience while safeguarding employees, host communities, and assets.
Incident Investigation and Learning Culture
ISO 45001:2018 places emphasis on structured incident reporting and investigation procedures. Aradel’s systems ensure that workplace incidents — near-misses included — are thoroughly documented, analysed, and used as learning opportunities to prevent recurrence.
This structured feedback loop supports data-driven decision-making and fosters a culture where continuous learning drives safer outcomes.
Continual Improvement as a Strategic Priority
At the heart of ISO 45001:2018 is continual improvement. The certification confirms that Aradel’s occupational health and safety management system is not static but subject to ongoing evaluation, internal audits, performance monitoring, and management reviews.
The milestone builds on Aradel’s existing certifications, including ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems and ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems. Together, these certifications reinforce the company’s integrated approach to sustainability, quality assurance, and workplace safety — positioning Aradel as a responsible and forward-looking corporate entity.
Official Presentation and Independent Audit
The ISO 45001:2018 certificate was officially presented to Aradel Holdings Plc on February 19, 2026, at its Lagos head office by CoreQuality CB Ltd.
As part of the independent accreditation process, Aradel underwent a comprehensive audit of its occupational health and safety management systems. The assessment reviewed compliance levels, identified and closed operational gaps, and validated the company’s commitment to promoting a safe and responsible work environment while strengthening overall employee health and safety performance.
Management’s Perspective
Commenting on the achievement, Adegbite Falade, MD/CEO of Aradel Holdings Plc, stated:
“Aradel is firmly committed to creating a workplace where safety is our top priority, because for us, the first measure of success is safety. Attaining the ISO 45001:2018 certification reflects our unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to international standards. At Aradel, workplace health and safety are embedded in our operations, and the robustness of our systems reflects our unwavering commitment to creating sustainable value.”
With ISO 45001:2018 now added to its portfolio of international certifications, Aradel Holdings Plc continues its journey of operational excellence, regulatory discipline, and sustainable growth — strengthening stakeholder confidence while aligning its performance with global best practices in safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.                                              Aradel Holdings Plc earns ISO 45001:2018 certification following comprehensive audit, reinforcing leadership commitment, worker participation, and global best practices in occupational health and safety.