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HydroCo - Company Policies
Environmental Policies
 
ISO 14001:2004 EMS 564998
HydroCo Ltd is committed to providing a quality service in a manner that ensures a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and minimises our potential impact on the environment.
As a company we take our environmental responsibilities seriously and as such we have developed an environmental management system. We have recently been awarded ISO 14001:2004 status by the British Standards Institute (BSI); and are proud to hold EMS 564998 certification following the audit.  We operate in compliance with relevant environmental legislation and other applicable requirements and commit to continual improvement and prevention of pollution.
Our Company objectives are to:
Work with our clients (mostly water companies) to ensure the sustainable provision of potable water in the most efficient way and without detriment to the environment.
Look for ways to reduce pumping costs and improve efficiency along with alternative ways to run networks to reduce energy costs and leakage.
Carry out our activities in such a way as to protect the environment, reduce waste and save energy.
We will achieve this by:
Providing a framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets through our Environmental Management System.
Promote efficient use of materials and resources throughout our operations including water, electricity, consumables and other resources, following the ‘eliminate, reduce, reuse, recycle, dispose responsibly’ waste hierarchy.
Committing to continually improve our environmental performance and minimise the environmental impact of our activities by periodically reviewing our Environmental Policy in light of our current and planned future activities.
It is important that all employees work with us to help improve the environment that we live and work in and we would welcome any ideas that they may have towards meeting the above objectives. 
To ensure that all employees are kept fully aware of their responsibilities under this policy and to contribute towards continual improvement of our environmental performance we communicate this Environmental Policy via internal training and we also seek to ensure it is publicly available by publishing at http://www.hydroco.co.uk.
David Acres - Managing Director
Quality Assurance
 
ISO 9001:2008 FS 564997
HydroCo Ltd is committed to providing a quality service in a manner that ensures a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and minimises our potential impact on the environment.
It is the objective of HydroCo to:
Fully meet our client requirements in terms of quality, cost and time scales as agreed with the client at the start of any work.
• To ensure our staff are adequately trained and motivated
HydroCo seeks to continuously improve its services through a system of reviews and planning to ensure our customer requirements are fully met. We aim to:
Deliver services which fully meet our clients needs, expectations and statutory obligations.
Ensure our workforce is well managed, trained and motivated.
Work safely, utilising the most appropriate methods and equipment.
Try to continuously improve our services.
The quality procedures and work instructions are documented and externally assess by the BSI to ensure they meet ISO 9001:2008 standards. All aspects of the company’s work are regulated through the application of approved procedures, which are reviewed periodically at our Management Review Meetings.
Our Quality Management System fully supports the aims, values and objectives of HydroCo Ltd whilst promoting a culture of continual improvement. All our staff are trained in the meaning and implications of this policy to ensure the highest quality of service is provided to our clients.
David Acres - Managing Director
Health & Safety
The Directors of HydroCo Ltd accept overall and final responsibility for health and safety within the organisation.
The Company Objectives are to:
Achieve excellent standards of health and safety by establishing procedures and working practices, which fulfil statutory requirements and are effectively implemented by the proper allocation of resources both financial and physical.
Promote a positive health and safety culture, which supports the control of risk and ensures the health and safety of all employees and any others affected by the activities of the organisation.
Ensure employees receive adequate supervision, instruction and information and are trained to a competent level in all the safety aspects of their work.
Make available all necessary safety and protective equipment.
Ensure the provision, where necessary, of expert safety advice.
Ensure that all employees are kept fully aware of their responsibilities under this policy and that an effective employer/employee consultation facility exists to contribute to the implementation of the policy and on health and safety matters generally.
Ensure that all accidents, incidents and possible instances of work related ill health, are investigated by management and appropriate remedial action and responsibility is taken by both management and the workforce to prevent re-occurrence.
Work jointly with others working in the water industry, enforcement agencies and suppliers to the water industry to increase mutual understanding, health and safety awareness, and continue to improve standards.
It is important that all employees understand that they have a responsibility assist in achieving a healthy and safe workplace by taking reasonable care of themselves and others by working safely and by complying with all safety procedures and practices.
Andrew Franklin - Technical Director