The Protection Technology Group, part of Smiths Interconnect, is proud to announce complete compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Standard 18001 as recently determined by an audit through third party registrar KEMA Registered Quality, Inc.
The prestigious international standard certifies the Protection Technology Group’s proactive and successful commitment to continuously identifying, controlling and minimizing health and safety risks to avoid accidents and interruptions in the workplace. “Our employees’ health, safety and well-being are imperative to the company’s core values of providing a workplace that promotes excellence and continual improvement. The backbone of our success is our employees. Their health and happiness is directly related to our international competitiveness” states Shawn Thompson, President of the Protection Technology Group.
OHSAS 18001 is compatible with both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, certificates that the Protection Technology Group already holds. The uniformity of the different programs allows meeting our health and safety obligations in an efficient manner. In addition to these certifications, the Protection Technology Group regularly encourages employees to participate in company sponsored health and social programs.
About the Protection Technology Group
The Protection Technology Group, part of Smiths Interconnect, includes five brands; PolyPhaser, Transtector Systems, DOWIN, LEA International and RO Associates. As industry leaders in surge protection, the Protection Technology Group provides expertise in consulting, design and manufacturing of RF, AC, DC, data and signal surge protection, communications power cabinets, EMP protection and power quality engineering services. Working across the organization the group provides valuable end-to-end power and signal integrity solutions for markets that include telecommunications, medical imaging, transportation, energy, security and the military.
For further information please visit: www.protectiongroup.com
About Smiths Interconnect
Smiths Interconnect is a recognized leader in technically differentiated electronic components and sub-systems providing signal, power and microwave solutions. Our products connect, protect and control critical systems for wireless communications, aerospace, defense, space, medical, rail, test and industrial markets. It is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications and engineered components. Smiths Group employs around 22,000 people in more than 50 countries. For further information please visit: www.smithsinterconnect.com and www.smiths.com
Linda Johnson: Marketing Director
Protection Technology Group
Tel.: (208) 772-8515
Email: ljohnson@protectiongroup.com
