Codes and policies of HRS Group

 

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel CodeHRS Group is certified and authorized to use the U stamp symbol according to the regulations of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for the activities in accordance to the applicable rules of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Certificate Number: 36,687. Expiration: June, 2010.

HRS Group manufactures for its European customers the equipment according to the Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC) which was adopted by the European Parliament and the European Council in May 1997. From 29 May 2002 the pressure equipment directive is enforced throughout the European Union.

3APED (97/23/EC)

HRS Group belongs to different 3A working committees related to heat exchangers and evaporation to guarantee to follow the strict procedures and codes of manufacturing for the pharmaceutical, dairy and food industry.

EHEDGHRS GROUP is a member of EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group), which is a consortium of equipment manufacturers, food industry representatives, research institutions and public health authorities whose aim is to promote hygiene during food processing and packaging operations.


TUV Management Service GmbHHRS GROUP. is a Company committed to Quality with policies for Health and Safety at Work and Environmental Care and we have obtained accreditation to ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 from the certifying authority TÜV Management Service GmbH which demand the establishment of systems for continuing improvement.


Policies for Health and Safety

The policy for Health and Safety at work at HRS SPIRATUBE, S.L. is that all activities ,whether carried out on Company premises or externally on site by Company personnel or by external subcontractors, must be carried out in a risk free environment with maximum security for both personnel and for the installations.

The prevention of accidents and professional diseases is a concern for all personnel and requires their active participation in respecting the established norms and procedures for security as well as the provision of adequate resources by the Company.

In order to achieve the policy for Health and Safety the Senior Management of HRS SPIRATUBE, S.L. are committed to:

  1. As a minimum, comply fully with the requirements laid down in the Spanish 'Law for the prevention of risks in the workplace' (Spanish Law 31/1995 of 8th of November 1995, revised by Spanish Law 54/2003 of 12nd of December 2003).
  2. To use collectively or individually the means to improve working conditions and eliminate risks at source wherever possible.
  3. By means of regular medical examinations and security campaigns, protect and evaluate the health of its personnel in order to ensure they are able to carry out their work tasks safely.
  4. Provide training and information to Company personnel about the risks inherent in their work as well as the measures that should be adopted to prevent or minimize those risks..

Quality Policy

The Senior Management of HRS Group understand quality to be an acceptable balance between the expectations and needs of their clients and the needs and interests of the organization itself.
It is for this that the continuing satisfaction of the client, within the framework of acceptable Company profitability, constitutes the main objective of our Quality Policy.

In order to achieve this objective, and to allow our clients to evaluate the quality of our Company, the Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Management System of HRS GROUP complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2000 for quality management as well as those of the ASME CODE SECTION VIII Div. 1 and the  European Pressure Directive 97/23/EC.

Objectives

The essential and permanent objectives of the Quality Policy of HRS GROUP are:

  1. A continuing improvement in the effectiveness of the Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Management System.
  2. The reduction of the costs of guarantees and of poor quality.
  3. Compliance with all legal requirements, regulations and clients specifications in order to obtain and maintain a high level of satisfaction from our clients.

Other complementary objectives could emerge as a result of the periodic revisions of the system for Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Management made by the Company Managers with the aim of maintaining its effectiveness and adapting to changes.

Environmental Policy

The Senior Management of HRS GROUP conscious of the importance of delivering high quality products and services in way which respects the environment both in the activities of design and development in our offices worldwide and in the purchasing and manufacturing activities in our factories are committed to:

  1. Guaranteeing compliance with current environmental legislation and regulations as well as other requirements to which the organization subscribes.
  2. Controlling the processes, products and services and their effects on the environment, and to evaluate in order to anticipate the environmental effects of any new developments.
  3. Establishing measures which guarantee the prevention at source where possible and the minimization of the generation of waste products.
  4. Involving all employees in the environmental management activities of the company to develop their sense of responsibility and awareness of the effects of their work on the environment.
  5. Collaborating with suppliers, clients, Government Agencies and the general public to provide accurate information about the environmental impact of the activities of HRS GROUP and its products as well as any accidents or incidents resulting from its activities.

Objectives

The essential objectives and permanent policies for environmental care of HRS GROUP are:

  1. Continuing improvement.
  2. Effective prevention of contamination.

Other complementary objectives could emerge as a result of the periodic revisions of the system for Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Management made by the Company Managers with the aim of maintaining its effectiveness and adapting to changes.

 

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