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Iron Mountain Achieves Highest UK Health & Safety Standard
February 09, 2010 - London, UK - Iron Mountain, the information management services company, has achieved certification for the British Standard Occupational Health Safety Assessment System 18001 (BS OHSAS 18001) across all Iron Mountain facilities in the UK.
Through this accreditation, Iron Mountain has demonstrated that its facilities adhere to the highest of safety standards, as defined by the British Standards Institution. This adds to Iron Mountain's world class safety and security credentials that help protect its customers' information, employees and visitors.
“In a competitive marketplace, our customers are looking for more than just keen pricing from their suppliers,” said Neil Powers Health and Safety Manager UK, Iron Mountain. “Companies need to demonstrate that their businesses are managed efficiently and responsibly and that they can provide a reliable service without excessive downtime caused by work-related accidents and incidents. Certifying to BS OHSAS 18001 shows that our facilities are as safe as possible for our customers, suppliers, and employees.”
BS OHSAS 18001 certification includes an extensive audit by the British Standards Institution, looking for assurance that Iron Mountain met or exceeded the following health and safety expectations:
- Planning for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
- OHSAS management programme
- Structure and responsibility
- Training, awareness and competence
- Consultation and communication
- Operational control
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Performance measuring, monitoring and improvement
“Whilst health & safety is often thought to be an internal issue, our customers and partners will see benefits in terms of increased performance, and peace of mind that Iron Mountain continues to invest in, and evolve, our safety and security policies, technologies, and resources,” said Powers.
About Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE:IRM) helps organisations around the world reduce the costs and risks associated with information protection and storage. The Company offers comprehensive records management and data protection solutions, along with the expertise and experience to address complex information challenges such as rising storage costs, litigation, regulatory compliance and disaster recovery. Founded in 1951, Iron Mountain is a trusted partner to more than 140,000 corporate clients throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
www.ironmountain.co.uk
