Pearson Electrical has successfully gained the much-sought-after ISO 9001 quality standard.
Not only that, but we have also transitioned from the OSHAS (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 18001 health and safety rating, to the newer ISO 45001 standard, demonstrating the highest possible standards in safe working practices.
Gaining two ISO certifications underlines our commitment to being the best we can be. Both of these new accreditations are set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and are recognised worldwide, which mean they are great news for the ongoing growth of Pearson Electrical, which includes projects abroad.
To achieve both seals of approval, we had to go through rigorous assessment processes and demonstrate effective systems and processes across our businesses.
About ISO 9001
ISO 9001 centres on a strict quality management system (QMS) that firms must adhere to in order to demonstrate operational excellence, and provide products and services that meet the expectations of their customers and regulators.
In order to achieve the ISO 9001 standard, we had to provide evidence of effective relationship management among all our stakeholders; of being customer-focused and maintaining good levels of satisfaction; of providing adequate instruction and training to our employees; of engaging effectively with members of our team; of implementing and following proper processes and procedures, and of striving to continually improve what we do and how we do it, including ensuring cost-effectiveness. We also had to prove that our businesses have effective leadership.
About ISO 45001
Netting ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management certification made this a double whammy.
To achieve this new standard, which replaces our former OSHAS 18001 certification, which was issued by the British Standards Institute, we had to show that we operate an effective occupational health and safety management system to protect our people and customers, and demonstrate overall business excellence and resilience.
Introduced in March 2018, ISO 45001 also required us to demonstrate that we undertake proactive risk prevention and continuous improvement; that we operate responsibly and strictly comply with regulations relating to health and safety, to help prevent employee injuries, ill health or even death. By contrast, OSHAS 18001 set out the minimum requirements for an occupational health and safety programme.
To attain ISO 45001, we had to demonstrate that health and safety principles are part of our company ethos and processes at all levels, so that we proactively spot and rule out issues that could result in harm through effective risk assessments and audits. We also had to show that our management team take ownership and ensure health and safety is prioritised within the business, creating a culture where everyone who works here focuses on working safely and protecting their colleagues.
A word from Mark
Our Managing Director, Mark Pearson, said: “Being at the cutting edge of our profession has always been vitally important to us at Pearson Electrical, and obtaining and maintaining the highest possible levels of accreditation is one of the ways in which we do that.
“This is why we set our sights on achieving ISO9001 and ISO 45001. We’re delighted that we’ve done so and are committed to retaining them for many years to come.
“This success is as a real credit to all our employees, too, who’ve really got behind what we wanted to achieve and commit to the highest possible quality in everything they do.”
Having these two leading accreditations means that you can have a high degree of confidence in all the work we do, even that involving high-risk environments. If you have a project that requires the utmost expertise and reliability, get in touch with us via support@pearson-electrical.com or 01482 225080
