Rubber company gains new approvals

DP Seals, is one of the first rubber companies in the UK to add ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 approvals to its ISO9001:2000 accreditation.

DP Seals, is one of the first rubber companies in the UK to add ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 approvals to its ISO9001:2000 accreditation.

These approvals comprise the cornerstones of the company's integrated quality, environmental and health and safety policy procedure.

To supplement factory heating during the winter months, the company installed equipment on its presses to recover heat from the scrubbed fume extractors.

Considering the nature of the raw materials the company uses in its manufacturing processes, achieving ISO14001:2004 Environmental Management approval at the first attempt re-inforces the company's commitment to the environment.

As part of its manufacturing processes, DP Seals' custom-built presses generate high pressures and temperatures, creating potential health and safety issues.

However, the attention to machinery guards, computerised fail-safe machine interlocks and extensive staff training underpinning DP Seals' enviable safety record has enabled the company to gain OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Policy Approval, also at its first attempt.

"Gaining approval for our integrated quality, environmental management and health and safety policy is due to total commitment across the entire company", notes Andrew Piper, Technical Director.

"This team effort puts us ahead of our competition and ensures our customers can use DP Seals in complete confidence".

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