BUSINESS STANDARDS
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H&S on target
02 Jun 2009
Topics: Health & safety, OHSAS 18001
Lockheed Martin UK - INSYS has achieved certification toBS OHSAS 18001 Occupational health and safety management systems. Certification was achieved following an independent assessment by BSI, against a set of challenging requirements. During a year-long effort, workplace hazards were identified and addressed; and operating procedures were reviewed and updated, with employees receiving tailored training on health and safety disciplines.
"This is an important achievement for our business and a reflection of the high standards we set for the safety of our employees," says Stephen Ball, managing director of Lockheed Martin UK - INSYS. Lockheed Martin UK, a unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, is a leader in systems integration. The organization works on major programmes that span the aerospace, defence and civil sectors. Lockheed Martin works with more than 100 business partners and employs over 1,700 people at sites across the UK.
This global security company based in the US employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. Certification to this standard reflects the company's continuous drive to protect employees from workplace hazards.
For more information on certification, visit www.bsigroup.co.uk/ohs
For more information on the standard, visit www.bsigroup.com/BSOHSAS18001
UPCOMING CONFERENCE:
3rd Annual Conference and Workshop
Occupational Health and Safety
A Healthier Workforce, a Healthier Business
November, London
www.bsigroup.bom/ohsconference
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OCS, an international facilities services group based in the UK, has achieved triple certification to ISO 9001 Quality management, ISO 14001 Environmental management/ and BS OHSAS 18001 Health and safety management with BSI.
Until now, there has been no strict guidance in the UK relating to how audiovisual (AV) installations are carried out. This includes everything from computers and projectors to interactive whiteboards, plasma screens and loud speakers. For AV installation companies, processes can vary significantly.
BSI is planning an informal free lunchtime roundtable in central London on 10 December 2009 to explore how small businesses and their trade bodies can work more effectively with standards. Places are limited so to register your interest or request more information, please email bsi.survey@bsigroup.com or call +44 (0)20 8996 7750.
Sustainability: more than "green"
Sustainable development means taking into account the social, economic and environmental impacts of business activities, not only for the present but also for future generations.
Gerda, a leading developer and manufacturer of products for the security industry, has become the first company to be awarded the Kitemark for thief-resistant lock assemblies, in line with BS 10621:2007 Thief resistant dual-mode lock assembly.
Question: Can standards really help minimize the need for regulation?
Regulation and legislation keep business on a level playing field and help mitigate against risk, as was acknowledged by The Hampton Review in 2005.
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