Environmental Policies
Handles & Brass support initiatives that protect the environment and reduce, reuse, recycle and recover our natural resources:
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We separate recyclable materials such as paper, plastic, glass, aluminium and steel from our waste.
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We aim to minimise packaging for products we supply.
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We encourage the use of environmentally friendly materials and take into account the environmental impact of products we supply.
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We encourage energy efficiency within our organisation and have installed insulation and purchased energy efficient appliances to reduce energy consumption.
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We prefer to deal with suppliers with clear environmental policies.
Sustainability
We promote sustainability by:
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Encouraging the use of quality-assured products that will provide trouble free performance over a long period and thus be more cost effective.
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Promoting the use of technology and innovative product design to maximize space and improve the quality of life of our customers.
Health and Safety
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Health and Safety has a high priority within the organisation and is promoted through:
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Employee Training
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Site Safe Accreditation
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Safety Inspections
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Hazard Identification and Action
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Material Safety Data Sheets
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Personal Protection Equipment
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Reporting of Minor Accidents and Near Misses
Quality Assurance
To ensure that our customers receive quality products and quality service Handles & Brass have Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) programmes in place.
Buy NZ Made
Handles & Brass support New Zealand manufacturing and promote New Zealand made products. Suppliers who manufacture in New Zealand include Cambrian Engineering, Chant Products, Ingersoll Rand and Windsor Brass.
