Our QHSE Policy

Our Commitment

Quality. Health. Safety. Environment. It’s more than policy — it’s our promise.

Vergas Engineering is fully committed to excellence in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) performance across all operations. We believe that outstanding QHSE practices are fundamental to our business success and essential to fulfilling our responsibilities to our employees, clients, communities, and the environment.

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and business partners working on behalf of Vergas Engineering at all locations worldwide.

Principles

Quality Excellence

  • Deliver services and products that consistently meet or exceed client expectations
  • Implement comprehensive quality management systems aligned with ISO 9001:2015
  • Pursue continuous improvement through regular performance monitoring and analysis
  • Foster a culture where quality is everyone’s responsibility
  • Leverage technology and innovation to enhance quality outcomes

Health & Safety Leadership

  • Maintain an overriding commitment that no business objective takes priority over health and safety
  • Implement comprehensive safety management systems aligned with ISO 45001:2018
  • Provide appropriate training, equipment, and resources to perform work safely
  • Empower all personnel with stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are observed
  • Pursue our goal of zero incidents through hazard identification and risk mitigation
  • Promote employee well-being through health awareness and support programs

Environmental Stewardship

  • Comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and standards
  • Implement environmental management systems aligned with ISO 14001:2015
  • Minimize environmental impacts through pollution prevention and resource conservation
  • Reduce waste generation through reuse, recycling, and responsible disposal practices
  • Work to continuously reduce our carbon footprint and energy consumption
  • Protect biodiversity and ecosystems in areas where we operate

Operational Integrity

  • Conduct thorough risk assessments before commencing work activities
  • Develop and implement comprehensive operational procedures and work instructions
  • Ensure equipment integrity through proper inspection and maintenance programs
  • Maintain emergency preparedness and response capabilities
  • Learn from incidents and near-misses through thorough investigation and sharing

Implementation & Accountability

To ensure effective implementation of this policy, Vergas Engineering will:
  • Establish measurable QHSE objectives and targets at all organizational levels
  • Provide necessary resources, training, and support to achieve QHSE excellence
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities
  • Review QHSE performance regularly at the executive and board levels
  • Hold all managers accountable for QHSE performance in their areas of responsibility
  • Recognize and reward outstanding QHSE performance and initiatives
  • Communicate openly about our QHSE performance, challenges, and achievements

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to the continual improvement of our QHSE management systems and performance through:
  • Regular review of this policy to ensure its continuing suitability
  • Learning from incidents, audits, and best practices
  • Benchmarking against industry leaders
  • Investing in new technologies and methodologies
  • Actively participating in industry initiatives and knowledge sharing