Accreditations
Confidence, commitment, compliance
At EPC-UK we understand the critical importance of demonstrating compliance as we work to respect our sector’s stringent safety, environmental and quality standards.
We ensure our certified operations are consistently adhered to and have made it part of our company’s business ethos to maintain industry accreditations that promote best working practices and instil confidence in our employees and customers.
Our accreditation achievements confirm our ability to meet the industry’s stringent legal and regulatory requirements, demonstrate robust risk analysis, and ensure clear processes and structures are consistently and reliably delivered.
Together, our safety, quality and environment teams take a committed approach to continual improvement. The certifications we have in place include:
Investors in People – Silver Award – investing in people, wellbeing, and future capabilities through apprentice schemes.
ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management – the international standard for implementing and maintaining effective business continuity plans, systems and processes.
ISO 27001 – Information Security Management. Applies to Defence and Security activity.
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems – demonstrating our ability to consistently provide products and services designed to meet customer requirements.
ISO 14001 Environmental Management – assuring our environmental management systems.
ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety – meeting requirements for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems and working to prevent work-related injury and ill health.
Avetta – proving supplier pre-qualification capabilities and providing customers with necessary insurances, policies and procedures.
Constructionline – demonstrating our continued assurance to maintaining the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees.
“The importance we place on continual improvement is immeasurable and the portfolio of standards we’ve succeeded in implementing is a noteworthy achievement. In our view, there a few better routes to demonstrating EPC-UK’s industry compliance, progression, commitment to stakeholders and optimum business performance.”
Bob Woolley – Head of Safety, Health, Environment & Quality
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