Gilbarco Veeder-Root achieves OHSAS 18001 certification
Basildon, 02/04/2014 – Gilbarco Veeder-Root is dedicated to implementing industry leading occupational health and safety standards.
OHSAS 18001 is an internationally recognised British Standard that sets the minimum requirements for occupational health and safety management best practice. It promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing a framework that allows organisations to consistently identify and control their health and safety risks; reduce the potential for accidents; aid legislative compliance; and improve overall performance.
Receiving certification for OHSAS 18001 from BSI, the business standards company, demonstrates Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s commitment to occupational health and safety standards.
Dave Coombe, Managing Director UK comments: “At Gilbarco Veeder-Root, we take health and safety very seriously. I am delighted that Gilbarco Veeder-Root has achieved this certification. Not only is it proof of our high legal and regulatory standards, it highlights our dedication to meeting international standards and better managing health and safety risks.”
Suzanne Fribbins, Risk Management Specialist at BSI comments: “Gilbarco Veeder-Root should be proud of the hard work that has gone into getting certification for OHSAS 18001. This demonstrates their commitment to keeping people safe and continual improvement.”
For more information contact:
Helen Mayes
Senior Marketing Communications Executive
+44 (0) 1268 533090
helen.mayes@gilbarco.com
About Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Gilbarco Veeder-Root is a global market leader in fuelling and payment systems for retail fuelling and adjacent markets. With a universal range, global reach, deep-rooted expertise and superior customer service, Gilbarco Veeder-Root is committed to building better business for its customers. By understanding the challenges that our customers face, we are able to meet their needs with adaptable and expandable solutions.
Our range of solutions are designed to maximise uptime and profitability. These include:
- Pumps & Dispensers - An unparalleled range of robust, reliable, accurate and secure technology.
- Wetstock Management - Smart solutions to enable the total control of wetstock monitoring, consolidation and reconciliation.
- Retail Solutions - A comprehensive selection of POS, BOS and HOS for retail forecourts.
- Business Support - Onsite and remote service and support designed to protect assets and drive operational efficiency.
The Gilbarco Veeder-Root group of companies has manufacturing, sales, distribution, and service locations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific Rim. It is headquartered in Greensboro, NC, with manufacturing and research and development centres in Germany, Italy, UK, Denmark, U.S., India, Argentina, Brazil, China, Australia and Mexico. The European, Middle East and Africa headquarters is based in Basildon, United Kingdom.