Quality, Safety and Environment
Sudurverk works to a quality management system aligned with ISO 9001. Safety, environmental and people matters are the shared responsibility of everyone involved in a project.
Quality policy
Suðurverk is committed to providing clients with strong general contractor services in construction and to being in the highest quality class in the field. The policy is pursued by strengthening the following:
Competitiveness
The company delivers professional services tailored to each client's needs, comparable with the best in the international environment.
Quality
Reliable, high-quality service and information sharing based on the best available knowledge at any given time.
Internal capability
Quality is built on a strong internal infrastructure aligned with the ISO 9001 quality management standard, with rigorous internal controls and continuous improvement.
Sub-contractors
The same quality, environmental and safety standards are required of sub-contractors and service providers as of the company itself.
Safety policy
It is Suðurverk's policy to be a leader among contractors in safety and working-environment matters. The purpose of this policy is that every employee returns home safely at the end of each workday and is comfortable at work. The company always meets governmental requirements for safety and the work environment while working diligently on continuous improvement in this area.
Environmental policy
It is Suðurverk's policy to work in harmony with the environment, with environmental protection as a guiding principle. Site conduct must always be such that no pollution or other damage occurs, and continuous improvement in environmental management is ensured. The company always meets governmental environmental requirements while working diligently on continuous improvement in this area.
People policy
1. Capable staff
The company always seeks capable, responsible, motivated and trustworthy staff appropriate to its field of work. We look for people who work well in teams and are flexible. Mutual respect and tolerance must characterise all communication within the company.
2. Safety and environment
Safety and environmental matters are the shared responsibility of all employees. The company works to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for everyone. Staff must know and follow the company's documented safety rules and applicable occupational-safety regulations, and must always use required protective equipment, protective clothing and personal safeguards.
3. Quality in communication
All employees share responsibility for keeping quality central in dealings with clients and other business partners. The company's goal is to meet change with a positive mindset and both professional and personal competence.
4. Best equipment and training
The company emphasises offering staff the best equipment available at any time, laying the ground for developing and training employees' skills. Onboarding is prioritised so new staff quickly integrate into work and the company's structure.
5. Equality
Women and men working at the company receive equal pay and enjoy the same terms and rights for equal-value and comparable work. Equality is observed in hiring and the company works to equalise the standing of the sexes.
6. Bullying and harassment
The company emphasises that any behaviour classified as bullying or sexual harassment is not tolerated.
7. Communication
Good internal communication is pursued so the company can work in line with its policy and objectives. Personnel matters must be handled consistently, and equality and fairness must prevail in all workplace interactions.
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