OREANDA-NEWS. On 08 June 2009 was announced, that Vyksa Steel Works (VSW) and Chusovoy Metallurgical Works (CMW), part of United Metallurgical Company (OMK), obtained certificates for compliance of their Integrated Management Systems for Environment Protection, Occupational Health, and Industrial Safety with the requirements of international standards ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007.

David Fardel, Vice President and Executive General Manager of Bureau Veritas Certification CIS, awarded the certificates to VSW Executive Director Vladimir Kochetkov and CMW Executive Director Anatoly Karpov.

“The companies have shown high levels of personnel competence and demonstrated responsible attitudes of the OMK senior management with regard to issues of environmental protection, labor health, and industrial safety,” emphasized David Fardel, speaking at the certificate presentation ceremony.” “The systems developed and implemented by VSW and CMW are perfect.”

“Certification to international environmental protection, industrial and occupational safety standards enhances a company’s image and wins partners’ and public confidence,” said OMK President Vladimir Markin. “Implementation of cutting-edge universally recognized international management instruments pertaining to these areas makes it possible to deal with foreign partners on an equal basis and organize efficient collaboration.”

The certificates presented by Bureau Veritas Certification at the ceremony are accredited by UKAS (The United Kingdom Accreditation Service specializes in assessing the activities of certification organizations). Accreditation by UKAS is regarded as one of the world’s most authoritative accreditations.