Accreditations
At TCM, we take compliance with national health, safety and environmental standards very seriously. Not only do we want to ensure that all work is undertaken safely, but we want to minimise the effect that the work we do might have on the environment and strive to improve biodiversity whenever possible.
Our IMS (integrated management system) complies with ISO14001:2004, ISO9000:2008 and BSI-OHSAS 18001:2007
Our accreditations are listed in the tabs below. Please click on each individual tab to reveal the information about each element.
Designed and controlled by BASIS and NAAC, this has been developed to raise standards. This is a pesticide industry accreditation which involves rigorous examination of storage and application of herbicides. Click here to view their guide on best practice.
BASIS Advanced Contractors Certification Scheme. Designed to raise standards of pesticide industry contractors.
Charitable organisation set up to control all use of pesticides in Britain which works with DEFRA and CRD (Chemical Regulation Directorate).
Construction Health and Safety Scheme. Accreditation that demonstrates that contractor has auditable systems in place that show that health and safety is at the forefront of safety on site
Continuing Personal or Professional Development - is the term that describes a commitment to structured skills enhancement and personal or professional competence. Our CPD seminar on Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed has been approved by this body.
Construction Skills Certification Scheme. All of our site staff hold CSCS cards, some are working to achieve higher levels of competence in specific skills, e.g., some staff hold CPCS (Construction Plant Confidence Scheme).
ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Standard. Demonstrates our commitment to minimise our negative impact on the environment whilst working to improve our positive impact.
OHSAS 18001:2007 health and safety standard. Demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of health and safety when undertaking the work we do.
Link-up accreditation maintained by Achilles that is used by the railway industry. Registered with Link-UP and we maintain PTS qualified staff.
National Association of Agricultural Contractors. We hold membership with this association.
ISO 9001:2008 Quality standard. Demonstrates our commitment to providing quality service and best practice.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Occupational Safety Gold Award winners 2007 and continuing membership.
Audited scheme designed to raise health and safety levels on site that is requested by a number of construction companies.
Safety Management Advisory Services. Membership required by a number of construction companies.
Controlling body of auditors (ISOQAR) who assess us for ISO and OHSAS standards.
