Policies and Regulations
WEEE & RoHS
Sematron UK Ltd is the UK's leading distributor of Satellite communication/broadcast equipment, secure networks, components and timing, test and measurement instruments, providing products from over 50 Manufacturers and Suppliers to customers worldwide. In the pursuit of best environmental practice and in line with our Environmental Policy we endeavor to comply with all relevant statutory regulations.
RoHS
We are committed to complying with EU Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of use of Hazardous Substances. We fully recognise the impact of this directive within our industry and, based on our interpretation of the directive, products placed on the market from 1st July 2006 are deemed to be either compliant or exempt under the requirements of the directives.
More information on RoHS compliance is often available from our Partners websites
WEEE
In order to fulfill our obligations under the EU Directive 2002/96/EC, Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2006, and to ensure we offer the best possible service to our customers, we are a Member of the B2B Compliance scheme. B2B will handle our WEEE obligations on our behalf. B2B's Scheme Approval Number is WEE/MP3338PT/SCH.
UK Producer Registration Number is: WEE/EE0267RW
For further information you may contact B2B Compliance on: 01691 676 124 |
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Health & Safety Policy
Sematron UK Ltd recognise the statutory duties on employers, employees, visitors and sub-contractors under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and all other relevant Acts and Regulations.
To enable these statutory duties to be carried out, it is the policy of Sematron UK Ltd so far as reasonably practicable to prevent personal injury, damage to property and the environment and to ensure that responsibilities for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environment are properly assigned and fulfilled at all levels.
Therefore the intention of Sematron UK Ltd so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure that: -
 The provision and maintenance of plant, equipment and systems of work are safe and without risks to health and the environment.
Arrangements for use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances are safe.
Adequate information and training is available detailing the conditions and precautions necessary to secure the health, safety and welfare of all employees, visitors and sub-contractors.
All necessary safety devices and protective equipment is available and used according to manufacturers/suppliers instructions.
Designated employees are responsible for ensuring that the policy is effectively implemented by carrying out risk assessments and making periodical checks as required by company procedures and deal with problems as they arise.
All managers and supervisors are responsible for ensuring that the policy is adhered to with in their working areas and by employees responsible to them.
Every employee at work will take necessary steps to protect the health, safety, welfare and environment of themselves and all other persons who may be affected by their acts and omissions.
The working environment of all employees is safe and without risks to health and adequate provisions are made for First Aid, Welfare and Occupational Health.
The Managing Directors having overall responsibility for Health, Safety and Environmental issues, will ensure the policy is appraised and updated as necessary following liaison with, external consultants Beta Limited or other such source.
Any such changes will be communicated to all employees and sub-contractors.
Equal Opportunities Policy
Sematron UK Ltd is committed to providing equal opportunities for all persons regardless of sex, marital status, disability, creed, colour, race, age and nationality. This applies to recruitment, training, promotion and all aspects of employment. Sematron opposes any form of discrimination which is based on attitudes be it direct or indirect.
Employees at all levels are expected to co-operate to make this policy effective, and managers are responsible for ensuring that everyone within their sphere of authority acts accordingly.
All employees have a right to pursue a complaint concerning discrimination via the Grievance Procedure.
Discrimination will be treated as a disciplinary offence and will be dealt with via the Disciplinary Procedure.
Environmental Policy
The management and all who work at Sematron UK Ltd are committed to the care of the environment and the prevention of pollution.
Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the company will plan, conduct and monitor all of its activities using the best practical means to protect the environment from impairment, which will comply with or exceed regulating controls or codes of practice in line with BS EN ISO 14001 where they are available.
The company will continue to develop and improve standards as a result of its own efforts and using appropriate available world wide technological developments.
The company policy is committed to:
Minimising any disturbance to the local and global environment and to the quality of life of the local communities in which the company operates generally, for the company to be a good neighbour and responsible member of society.
Complying fully with all statutory regulations controlling the company and the sites on which it operates.
Maintain the appearance of the company premises to the highest practical standards.
Taking positive steps to conserve resources by the promotion of recycling, the reduction in energy consumption and the control of emissions from its resources into the environment to or below the required legal limits. Products and resources will be controlled particularly those which are scarce or non renewable.
Identifying the environmental aspects of the company and setting the objectives which will be measured and reviewed for success and improvement and assessing in advance where possible the environmental effects of any significant new development and adjusting the company's plan accordingly.
Providing the information necessary to enable products/substances to be properly used, stored and disposed of so as to avoid unacceptable effects on people or the environment.
Provide the necessary information to enable all Employees and Visitors to operate the processes properly and with minimal effects on people or the environment.
Quality Policy
As a member of The Sematron Europe Group, Sematron UK Ltd, and our Customer Support division, Support@Sematron, stand at the forefront of the Communication Technology.
Through our philosophy of exceeding Customer expectations we are recognised and respected across the marketplace as a supplier of choice.
As a distributor of Satellite Communications & Broadcast , Timing Test & Measurement Products , RF & Microwave Components and Secure Networks it is our policy to manage by objectives; to challenge ourselves to deliver the highest level of customer service possible. This can only be achieved by communicating these objectives throughout the operation, assessing the skills and resources required to achieve our goals and developing our staff to meet them.
Our highly professional staff have many years of product and application knowledge and we can advise and offer unique solutions to most related applications from conception to manufacture and beyond.
We aim to achieve high standards of technical expertise, quality and efficiency through excellent Customer Relations and the monitoring of our working practices; we will continue to work towards ever greater enhancements in our Service.
These goals will be achieved by adhering to the good practices and common sense set out in our Company Quality Manual, (which is in full compliance with ISO 9001 - 2000). We encourage each member of Staff to be responsible for the quality of their own work, and recognise and work towards adherence to European, Environmental and Health and Safety Directives affecting our business. It is vital they we are all aware of the importance of our responsibilities and the company's commitment to the objective of continual quality enhancement.
As a recognised leader, we are aware of what it takes to stay ahead , and are dedicated to protecting our customer's reputation and profitability. |
