- BBEE
- ISO 14001
- ISO 18001
- ISO 9001
- SHE
- NBCRFI
- Social Responsibility Policy
- Customer Relations Policy
- Staff Relations Policy
- Smoking Policy
- Security Policy
- Data Destruction Policy
- Environment Policy
To properly guide and govern a company there need to be laid down rules that determine the framework in which the company operates.
Atex SPS realize that in order to function professionally it is ultimately important to incorporate company rules and guidelines that govern the way in which we manage staff, handle customers and protect the environment on a daily basis.
In this regard Atex SPS addresses all our direct and indirect environments and drafted a series of company policies listed here that would clearly indicate the views and directions of our company.
At Atex SPS we see ourselves as a good corporate citizen and therefore comply with all relevant legislation in terms of transformation and sustainability within Southern Africa.
BBEE
Atex SPS fully supports the South African Broadbased Black Economic Empowerment (BBEE) initiative.
To be in line with BBEE standards Atex SPS commissioned one of our business partners, SANAS to assist in the scoring process in becoming BBEE compliant.
Atex is proud to announce that we received a level 5 BBEE accreditation as of November 2011.
ISO 14001
The international ISO 14001 standard governs the way in which electronic waste needs to be stored, handled and disposed of.
These standards are based on environmentally friendly principles and ensure that electronic scrap metal, plastic and glass are processed and recycled in the correct manner.
Atex SPS recycle electronic equipment as far as possible by refurbishing items and sending it back into the market. Equipment that can not be re used will be sent to electronic scrap recycling companies.
We have the policy only to use companies who are ISO 14001 accredited electronic scrap recyclers.
ISO 18001
OHSAS 18001 is the internationally recognized assessment specification for occupational health and safety management systems. It was developed by a selection of leading trade bodies, international standards and certification bodies to address a gap where no third-party certifiable international standard exists.
An OHSAS promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing a framework that allows your organization to consistently identify and control its health and safety risks, reduce the potential for accidents, aid legislative compliance and improve overall performance.
Atex SPS incorporated all safety standards as specified in ISO 18001 and we amended all our processes in accordance with its standards.
This is an ongoing process that is constantly monitored and adjusted by Atex SPS management.
ISO 9001
In the constant strive of improving services to our customers Atex SPS decided to change our processes in line with international standard as set out by the International Standards Organisation's ISO9001 quality standards.
These standards govern the administration process and company systems within an organisation and Atex SPS is proud to announce that our business is tightly controlled under ISO 9001 regulations as set out in our ISO 9001 Manual.
This is an ongoing process that is constantly monitored and adjusted by Atex SPS management.
SHE
SAFETY HEALTH and ENVIRONMENT (SHE) forms part of the ISO 18001 standards charter and Atex SPS incorporated all relevant safety and environmental aspects into one "SHE File". Here we address safety aspects from PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) to the appointment of Safety Reps and Safety Inspectors within our company. We realise that we are operating in an industry where potential serious injuries or even death can occur if our porcesses are not properly managed and controlled.
Atex SPS take Occupation Healt and Safety seriously and run a very tight ship when it comes to the implemetation and daily operation of ISO 18001 safety standards in our work environment.
The Environmental part of SHE covers general aspects the likes of Self Sustainability, Energy Efficieancy, Water Resources and Revuse Disposal. Atex SPS are pleased to mention that we have changed many processes to be in line with international standards by saving electricity and water and recycling many tons of waste. We have recently also started using specialised drag reducing fillaments on our vehicles in order to economise fuel consumption and thereby reducing our overall CARBON FOOTPRINT.
NBCRFI
Atex SPS is a registered member of the NATIONAL BARGAINING COUNCIL for the ROAD FREIGHT INDUSTRY (NBCRFI) which is a national body created by the government with the aim of protecting the employees within the road freight industry in South Africa.
The NBCRFI force employees to contribute fully to bonusses, wellness funds, sick leave funds and more. They also set minimum remuneration scales down and tell employers with what percentage salaries have to be increased annually. They have agents who audit their members regularly to ensure that al their requirements have been enforced by the employers.
The NBCRFI specify that their members must join and contribute to their Provident Fund, we can but hope that their motives are noble.
Social Responsibility Policy
Staying in line with current business trends Atex SPS believe that it is important to be actively involved in community upliftment and is therefore constantly supporting various charitable and social organisations. We support the following organisations:
- Oliver's House (Charity): This is a Gauteng based charity that houses black orphans.
- Averyl Elizabeth Home (Charity): A Gauteng based charity caring for disabled children of all races.
- The Association of Round Tables of Southern Africa (ARTSA).
- Iba-Umngani Foundation (Charity)
Customer Relations Policy
Atex SPS operates in a relatively small "niche market" within the Transoprt and Logistical industry. We manage a limited customer base and word-of-mouth references are important to us. It is therefore ultimately important to maintain an open and transparant communication channel with our customers and always treat their clients professionally and polite at all work sites.
Atex SPS represent your company when we are on site delivering to your clients.
Staff Relations Policy
At Atex SPS we believe in our people. We realize their individual needs and address them through regular meetings. A happy work environment contributes to good work performance.
We focus on team work and encourage our staff constantly to work together and support each other in performing their daily tasks.
Smoking Policy
Atex SPS has a NO SMOKING policy in our warehouse and offices with designated smoking areas outside our buildings. We support all smoking initiatives and legislations passed by The Surgeon General and the South African Government.
Security Policy
Operating in a specialist "niche market" presented us with some speciffic security challenges. We believe that by using more than one security company at a premises we will significantly decrease the risk of theft or stock loss due to “inside jobs” or other criminal activity. Atex SPS are therefore using CHUBB Security and Stallion Security who are consecutively responsible for the monitoring of our alarm systems as well as armed response. We contracted 24/7 Security who supply a 24 hour premises and access control guard and patrol system also backed up with armed response.
Our Security Policy is based on our slogan: COVER ALL ANGLES, TAKE NO RISKS!
Data Destruction Policy
In any event where Atex SPS is responsible to receive, handle and destroy customer equipment that contains sensitive data, it is our policy to treat these devices as “secret” and handle and store it under high security up to such time that it has been destroyed.
Environmental Policy
In solodarity with current international drives to save the environment Atex SPS embraced these efforts and has adopted an Environmental Policy constituted in our SAFETY HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT (SHE) File. We strive to save energy as far as possible, recycle our waste according to acceptable international standards and overall reduce our Carbon Footprint.
