Office of Safety and Quality Management
The Office of Safety and Quality Management looks over the development and implementation of all the health and safety programs in the University. The office is responsible for all employees’ safety at work and the use of proper safeguards. The office also takes the reins when it comes to the University’s compliance with all environmental standards and regulations.
Message from the Chief Officer
What We Do
The Office of Safety and Quality Management at The American University in Cairo oversees health, safety and environmental programs across the institution. The office ensures regulatory compliance, identifies workplace risks, conducts safety evaluations and delivers comprehensive training to support community well-being. By managing risk factors and promoting continuous operational improvement, the office maintains a secure and sustainable environment for all faculty, staff, students and visitors.
ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 Certifications
The Office of Safety and Quality Management is certified under ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, affirming its unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest standards in quality management and occupational safety.
AUC Incident Investigation Procedures
Incident-by-incident steps to learn from incidents, not blame people.
- Secure the scene
- Help the injured
- Form a team
- Gather evidence
- Interview witnesses
- Find the root cause of the incident
- Apply corrective actions
Every incident is a chance to improve AUC safety.