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Three More Sands China Departments Receive ISO Certification for Occupational Health and Safety

8 departments now have ISO certification for OHS


(Macao, Jul 18, 2023) – Three of Sands China's departments – table games, slot, and cage – recently earned an ISO 45001:2018 certification for their occupational health and safety (OHS) management systems.


They join five other Sands China departments that have already earned the same certification: food and beverage, procurement and supply chain, housekeeping, security, and facilities.


"We want to express our sincere gratitude to team members from table games, slot, and cage departments for their wholehearted support as we obtain these new ISO certifications," said Andy Kobel, senior vice president of table games and gaming optimization for Sands China Ltd. "Sands China now has more than 17,000 team members working in departments operating under an OHS management system that is ISO-certified – a testament to the success of our proactive efforts to create a safe and healthy work environment. We will continue to implement and abide by these important OHS measures in order to safeguard the health and safety of team members and guests alike."


ISO certifications are awarded by the London-based British Standards Institution (BSI) Group, the world's largest national standards and certification body. BSI audits and provides certification to companies worldwide who implement and comply with its management systems standards. The goal of ISO 45001 is the reduction of occupational injuries and diseases.


In addition to occupational health and safety, Sands China's ISO certifications in other areas are:

  • ISO 22000:2018 for its food safety management system
  • ISO 9001:2015 for the quality management of its facilities department
  • ISO 9001:2015 for the quality management system of its convention and exhibition services
  • ISO 27001:2013 for its information security management system
  • ISO 20121:2012 for its event sustainability management system


Sands China Ltd. is an integrated resort operator that provides a safe and healthy environment for all team members and guests. The company believes that the successful application of OHS relies on the continuous support of management, team members and the Macao government. Sands China recognises that occupational health and safety is an integral part of business performance, and the company is committed to fulfilling OHS, legal and other requirements to provide continual improvement of its occupational health and safety management system.



Photo caption: Raymond Liu, director of enterprise solutions and marketing of British Standards Institution (BSI) Group, presents ISO 45001:2018 certificates to representatives of Sands China Ltd.


Left to right: Raymond Liu, director of enterprise solutions and marketing of British Standards Institution (BSI) Group; Oncu Cifteler, senior vice president of casino finance for Sands China Ltd.; Olinda Leung, vice president of slot operations for Sands China Ltd.; Wen Hongyan, senior vice president of human resources for Sands China Ltd.; Sean McCreery, executive vice president of operations for Sands China Ltd; Dave Sun, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Sands China Ltd. and managing director of Venetian Macau Limited; Andy Kobel, senior vice president of table games and gaming optimization for Sands China Ltd.; Melissa Chan, vice president of table games operations for Sands China Ltd.; Gordon Ng, vice president of asset management for Sands China Ltd.



Photo caption: Sands China's management team members and team members from the company's table games, slot, and cage departments gather to mark Sands China's earning of an ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification for its OHS measures.