English 2012 - Ølen Betong AS

The QA Systems
General Description
The basic objectives of Ølen Betong AS in preparing the QA systems have been to build a system
according to existing routines, to incorporate new or better routines where these have been required,
while at the same time not amassing unmanageable quantities of paper.
A fundamental requirement is that the amount of documentation resulting from the QA systems is to be
used constructively such that experiences and results are brought to light and learnt from.
Furthermore, a significant part of the objectives is drafted such that reports derived from the quantities of
documents are to be related to what has been attained previously, and these can be used to achieve the
best possible operational routines.
It is also a firm fundamental idea that the QA system is designed in a way that it, in sum, will provide the
various companies with enhanced safety, better solutions, and increased earning power, all in such a
way that it will not be a negative factor in terms of competitiveness.
We maintain that the establishment of the QA system is primarily intended to initiate and further improve
solid solutions, enhanced quality, and increased productivity for ourselves while at the same time
providing our customers and the authorities with the same experience.
Ølen Betong QA Systems comprises five elements: Principle drawing of the QA System:
1. The Corporate Quality Manual
2. The Quality Assurance Manual
3. The Compilation of Procedures
4. The Staff Handbook
5. HES-Handbook – IC (Internal Control) - Environment
This includes Environmental Management,
Access Control and ISPS (Port Facility Security)
Unabridged manuals and compilations of procedures have a limited
circulation, but all documents are available to our departments /
divisions as files on our data network. Nevertheless, the Executive
Manager at each plant / department is responsible for briefing and
implementation of the systems for all of the employees in each
company. This includes unambiguous relations concerning the
organisation, easily traceable distribution of responsibility and
authority, and the development and maintenance of all tasks related
to planning, procedures, and supervision.
Environment Management System (EMS)
The company Ølen Betong AS implemented in 2012 an Environmental Management System certified in
accordance with NS-EN ISO 14001. We refer to further information on page 14. In the QA System EMS
is placed under the fifth element: HES-Handbook – IC (Internal Control) - Environment
Port Security - ISPS
Some of the ports owned by the Ølen Betong Group, are obliged to international ISPS (Security)
requirements. In 2012 this applies to the port facilities in Ølensvåg and Mølstrevåg. Documentation
regarding ISPS requirements are placed in separated manuals, kept from public access.
In the QA System ISPS is placed under the fifth element: HES-Handbook – IC (Internal Control) –
Environment, but all documentation is classified, and only accessible for cleared personnel.
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Project QA Plan
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