QA-HSE
At West Mekan, quality, health, safety and environmental responsibility are integrated into every part of our operations.
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
For decades, we have supplied propeller systems, passenger seats and machined components to the international maritime industry. Our success is built on skilled employees, reliable deliveries and long-term relationships with customers, suppliers and business partners.
We work systematically to ensure high product quality, a safe working environment, responsible environmental performance and continuous improvement throughout our organisation. This approach enables us to deliver products and services our customers can trust, today and in the future.
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Quality is achieved through competence, structured processes and close collaboration with our customers.
From planning and procurement to production, inspection and delivery, we work systematically to ensure that products and services meet agreed requirements and expectations. Every employee is responsible for the quality of their work, and continuous competence development is an important part of how we maintain and improve our performance.
Our management system supports consistent processes, effective risk management and continuous improvement, helping us deliver reliable products and dependable service to customers worldwide.
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The health and safety of our employees and everyone working on our behalf is a fundamental priority.
We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace through systematic risk management, employee involvement, training and continuous improvement. Employees, managers and safety representatives work together to identify risks, report incidents and implement preventive measures.
Safety is a fundamental priority in all our operations. We believe that a strong safety culture is essential for both employee wellbeing and sustainable business success.
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West Mekan is committed to reducing environmental impact and improving resource efficiency throughout our operations.
We work systematically to prevent pollution, reduce waste, improve waste sorting and ensure responsible handling of materials and chemicals. Environmental considerations are integrated into our processes, purchasing decisions and daily operations, while compliance with environmental legislation forms a fundamental part of our management system.
We also seek to promote environmental awareness throughout our value chain by maintaining dialogue with suppliers, customers and partners where relevant.
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Continuous improvement is an integral part of how we operate.
Through performance monitoring, risk assessments, audits, employee involvement and management reviews, we identify opportunities to improve quality, safety, environmental performance and operational efficiency. Feedback from customers, employees and partners provides valuable input for further development.
By working systematically with improvement initiatives and learning from experience, we strengthen our ability to deliver reliable products, efficient operations and long-term value for our customers.
Certified Management Systems
West Mekan Produksjon AS maintains independently certified management systems for quality, occupational health & safety, and environmental management.
NS-EN ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
NS-EN ISO 45001:2023 – Occupational Health & Safety Management
NS-EN ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management
Our management systems are certified by Kiwa and are subject to annual surveillance audits and periodic recertification audits.