A circular badge with the text “PRIORITISE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES” around the edge. In the center, “OCS QHSE” is written, along with “Est. 1900” below it. The badge has a grey and white color scheme.

OCS Approach to Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

In the UK & Ireland, OCS delivers benchmark QHSE performance through consistent service, a proactive safety culture, and strong environmental commitments.

What is QHSE?

Quality, Health, Safety and Environment, QHSE is a framework that’s used by organisations to manage, measure and evolve performance across these areas. Quality covers the services we provide, while Health concerns the health of our colleagues and everyone who comes into contact with our services. Safety refers to ensuring our colleagues and anyone who may be effected remain as safe as possible at all times, while environment covers the environmental impact of our businesses

We take a systematic approach to QHSE. We hold ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and are committed to continuously evolving our approach in these four areas to ensure our operations always meet the highest standards.

Safety First Approach – The Foundation of Operations

Every day, our goal is simple: for everyone to return home safely. This principle guides everything we do. We achieve this through:

Thorough training that ensures colleagues understand the safest way to work on every site.
A proactive approach to identifying and managing risks before they become issues.
Quick and efficient hazard reporting to protect colleagues, customers, and operations.
Continuous improvement in safety practices to maintain productivity and resilience.

Physical and Mental Health and Wellbeing for All Our Colleagues and Customers

With over 130,000 colleagues worldwide, we take a proactive approach to health and wellbeing. Our mission to help people be the best they can be applies to our colleagues, customers, and communities alike.

We create healthy, safe working environments and provide support to help individuals manage their wellbeing inside and outside of work. We also prioritise occupational health and safety, ensuring every colleague has the right tools, training, and equipment to work safely and confidently.

Awards and Accreditations

Recognising our commitment to quality, safety and responsible business across every sector we serve.

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Learn More About Our Policies

Our policies guide how we operate responsibly and deliver positive outcomes for people, places, and the planet.

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