Committed to the health and safety of our employees

Acting for the health, safety and well-being at work of all our employees.

Safety is the foundation of all progress. Preventing, controlling and managing risks to ensure a safe and secure working and living environment is in APAVE's DNA.
For several years, APAVE has been pursuing an active risk prevention policy with a strong ambition shared by all and implemented in a concrete approach called ‘Objectif Zéro Accident’ (Zero Accident Objective).
Whether on the road, at customers' premises or on company premises, the 18,500 employees apply the safety principles and reflexes defined by the Group, which establish a strong safety culture within the company in line with our core business of “risk management”.

Our commitments

Reinforce everyone's safety culture through the implementation of a common base, consisting of :

4 safety behaviours that everyone knows and applies
Clear PPE instructions for all Business activities
System for reporting dangerous situations
Safety rituals (talks, etc.)
Managerial actions to embody safety (Managerial Safety Visits, Managers' Charter, etc.).

Developing safety management :

Annual risk prevention program
ISO 45001 safety management systems

Collective Quality of Working Life initiatives, in particular the implementation of the QWL agreement in France.

Our objectives

Accident frequency rate:		< 3
Accident severity rate:		< 0,10

No successful, sustainable transitions
without trust and security

At Apave, safety is not just a priority, it is a core value that guides our daily activities. This culture has received numerous accolades from OPAL (Oman Energy Association) and the Ministry of Labour for our commitment to excellence in HSE.The Group's Zero Accident campaign and four new safety reflexes are fully in line with our approach, which is to encourage accountability, vigilance and proactive risk management. We have ensured that safety is not just a guideline but a daily practice, reinforced by management commitment, structured training and a safety culture for all teams.

Goran

Business Development Director, Energy Sector - APAVE

Safety is a top priority at our site. We are actively committed to maintaining a safe working environment. The four safety reflexes are well structured and effectively reinforce a strong safety culture.
I appreciate the proactive approach to promoting awareness and encouraging best practices. These initiatives have a positive impact.
To ensure my safety and that of others, I always follow protocols, report hazards promptly and help my colleagues to comply with work practices.

Muzammil

Senior ASME Inspector in the United Arab Emirates - APAVE

Safety is at the heart of our priorities, thanks to everyone's commitment and our rigorous practices. Safety is part of our daily routine.
As I often say, managers must set an example and pay attention to their teams by getting out in the field and sharing good safety practices on a daily basis. Wearing the right PPE is essential.

Jean-François

Agency Manager, Arras and Valenciennes - APAVE

For 25 years, safety has been my top priority in all my activities, whether in inspection or training.
We set an example for our customers and we must be uncompromising.

Philippe

Inspector in Perpignan - APAVE

CSR / Sustainability

Discover our integrated 2025 report

Discover the Apave Group's Integrated Annual Report 2025, which illustrates :

in-house initiatives
customer support for sustainable transitions (environmental, energy, social, digital)
the non financial report

At a Glance

a summary presentation of the Apave Group

Apave is an international group with a history stretching back nearly 160 years, specialising in risk management. All the services provided by Apave are designed to improve the safety of property, people and the environment, and to enhance the performance of equipment and organisations. Apave currently operates across all sectors: industry, infrastructure and construction, nuclear, renewable energy, manufacturing, rail, aerospace, healthcare, the service sector, agri-food, the environment, chemicals, and more.

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