The Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, chaired by Pedro Suárez, has decided that its greatest asset is not the cranes or the bollards, but the people. This February, the Tenerife-based organization has solidified its position as a benchmark in corporate well-being by renewing its certification in the Healthy Organization Management System (SIGOS) and simultaneously achieving the prestigious ISO 45001.
These two recognitions are not mere diplomas to hang in an office; they represent a rigorous audit of how life and work are conducted within the institution. While SIGOS focuses on the comprehensive health—physical, mental, and social—of the workforce, ISO 45001 is the leading international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, designed to prevent injuries and health deterioration in risky environments.
The renewal of these certifications confirms that Ports of Tenerife has stopped viewing risk prevention as a bureaucratic obligation and has turned it into a strategic pillar. The current leadership model integrates safety into every decision-making process, from planning a new project to daily operations at the docks of Granadilla, Los Cristianos, or Santa Cruz de La Palma, in addition to Tenerife capital.
This proactive approach allows for the identification of hazards before they become incidents through continuous improvement of processes, fostering an environment where every employee, from management to operational staff, feels responsible for their own safety and that of others, while reducing absenteeism and enhancing motivation through health programs that go beyond strictly work-related issues.
The Port Authority of Tenerife has emphasized that these achievements cannot be reached in isolation. They are the result of the daily commitment of all individuals within the organization. The integration of ISO 45001 ensures that the port operates under the highest global standards, which in turn enhances its competitiveness against other international logistics hubs. Ports of Tenerife not only ensures the efficiency of its docks but also guarantees that its growth is safe, healthy, and sustainable, setting the course for what a modern public company should be in the 21st century.
News written by Raquel Molina. Edited and verified by Pedro Marrero. Cross-verified information without institutional filters. This analysis has not been financed by official advertising or conditioned by lobby interests.
