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Quality, the Environment, and Safety at the Heart of TRB's Culture
TRB has renewed its ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications
TRB, a member of the CB Group’s Refractories Division, has renewed its three certifications— ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 —for three years. This renewal, achieved following an audit by the certification body LRQA, confirms the commitment that TRB’s teams demonstrate every day, from the workshops in Nesles and Neufchâtel-Hardelot to customer sites.
On this World Quality Day, this renewal serves as a reminder that quality, the environment, and health and safety are not three separate issues, but three facets of the same approach to work.
An Integrated Management System
These three standards are not managed separately. They are combined into an integrated management system (QSE) that structures the company’s operations.
The same processes, reviews, and metrics are used to manage product quality, control environmental impacts, and ensure the safety of our teams. This approach prevents a siloed approach.
A decision made in a workshop is evaluated in terms of quality, the environment, and safety.
What Each Standard Offers
Three complementary standards, brought together within a single system, to help TRB move forward in serving its clients and teams.
ISO 9001: Quality
The ISO 9001 standard guides TRB in meeting the expectations of its customers and all stakeholders, from employees and suppliers to partners and the local community. It commits the company to the continuous improvement of its processes, from design by the engineering department through to the manufacture of refractory products and their installation on site.
ISO 14001, the Environment
The ISO 14001 standard helps TRB reduce its environmental footprint and minimize its environmental impacts. This involves conducting an environmental analysis of its operations, sorting waste at the source, and incorporating recycled materials into certain prefabricated parts—up to 15 percent.
ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety
The ISO 45001 standard aims to prevent and reduce workplace accidents and occupational illnesses. It commits TRB to protecting the physical and mental health of its teams and to fostering the commitment of every employee in the field, both in the workshops and at customer sites.
A Daily Practice
Behind these three standards lies a daily commitment that always follows the same logic.
- Identify risks and opportunities, as well as regulatory and customer requirements.
- Organize and prioritize the actions to be taken.
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the actions taken.
In practical terms, this approach relies first and foremost on management’s commitment. Each process leader drives their process forward, and all TRB teams are actively involved on a daily basis, supported by the safety culture initiative.
It also relies on specific tools.
- The Single Occupational Risk Assessment Document (DUERP)
- Environmental Analysis of Operations
- Regulatory Monitoring
- Management Reviews and Process Reviews
- Regular monitoring of indicators
What This Means for Customers
All of these initiatives share a common goal: the complete satisfaction of our customers, our teams, and all stakeholders. For customers in high-temperature industries, this means the assurance of quality-controlled products, projects prepared with respect for the environment, and teams trained to work safely—including during on-site services.
Thank you to the TRB teams!
A big thank you to the TRB teams, who make quality, the environment, and safety an integral part of their work.
To learn more, check out TRB's commitments or contact the TRB teams.