DQS CERTIFICATION

OSHEQ DQS certification

• As AGES we are in the process of being certified with an integrated OHSAS 18001, ISO 14000 & ISO 9001 through an accredited International board that is DQS. By doing so AGES will minimizing the risks of production delays, provide a safe environment to do business & shows that we are committed to maintain an effective health and safety policy.

Benefits of certified with this integrated system include:

• Improving AGES reputation and increasing  opportunities to gain new business
• Minimizing risks of downtime through accidents
• Demonstrating  commitment to meet legal obligations
• Possible cost savings from public liability insurance premiums
• Maintaining compliance to legal requirements
• Providing a robust system to maintain and continually improve health and safety

ISO 14001

It is becoming more and more important to demonstrate that organizations are thinking about their environmental impact and putting in place systems that will not only benefit the environment but will also reduce costs and improve efficiency within the organization.

The benefits of showing conformance to the ISO 14001 standard are numerous:

• Cost savings in waste, recycling and consumption
• Advantage over competitors when tendering for business
• Management of environmental risks
• Compliance with individual countries environmental regulations
• Demonstrates AGES commitment to improving the environment
• Shows that AGES is a responsible future focused organization
• Can reduce insurance cover costs
• Can increase employee engagement in the knowledge that they are working in an environmentally friendly organization

A valid ISO 9001:2008 certificate will be a prerequisite for some of AGES customers and a “nice to have” for others, when they are considering suppliers. It gives customers confidence that AGES are working to standards and procedures that will provide them with a high standard of customer service.

ISO 9001 benefits

Implementing an effective and robust Quality Management System (QMS) will help AGES to focus on the important areas of business and improve efficiency. The management processes that are established throughout AGES business will provide a sound foundation, leading to increased productivity and profit. This in turn will improve customer acquisition and retention.

Some of the main benefits include:

• Better internal management
• Less wastage
• Increase in efficiency, productivity and profit
• Improved customer retention and acquisition
• Consistent outcomes, measured and monitored
• Globally recognized standard

Benefits of being accredited certification by an international board such as DQS

When AGES completes the certification process by DQS, it will have aligned to its client’s Safety Health and Environmental procedures since they will have the same systems accrediting board hence adopting it will also be aligned to internationally recognize world class best practice.