EHS
Get it right first time, safely! Kirby is uncompromising when it comes to safety standards. We aspire to be ‘best in class’ in all aspects of health and safety and protection of the environment. “We consider safety first and foremost, on every project, and for every person affected by our operations.” Ray Ryan, Director Quality and EHS.
We have adopted a process of continual improvement in health and safety, applying the ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 EHS Management Systems and we have been accredited by Achilles UVDB.
We are members of:
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents UK
- British Safety Council
- National Irish Safety Organisation
Kirby consistently receives international awards and recognition for our approach to health and safety.
Kirby also accepts responsibility for the protection of our environments, for the management of our finite natural resources, and for making sustainable choices which will provide for present and future generations.
View our Health and Safety Policy
View our Environmental Policy
Awards and Accreditations
British Safety Council Award - International Award with Pass
RoSPA President's Award (11 consecutive Golds)
British Safety Council Award - International Award with Merit
RoSPA President's Award (10 consecutive Golds)
British Safety Council Award - International Award with Merit
Lean Business Ireland Award: Starting the Lean Journey
National Q Mark Award: Level 3 - Outstanding Performance
Investors In People - awarded gold accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating our commitment to high performance through good people management.
British Safety Council Award - International Award with Merit
RoSPA Gold Medal Award
NISO Distinction Award
NISO Consistent High Achiever Award
National Q Mark Award - Recognised for Excellence (R4E) Award for Outstanding Performance
RoSPA Gold Medal Award
British Safety Council Award
NISO Regional Award
NISO Consistent High Achiever Award
British Safety Council Award - International Award with Merit
National Q Mark Award, Recognised for Excellence (R4E) Award for Quality Management
NSAI Recognising Excellence Award
Scottish Power Annual Supplier Award: Delivery of Services
Limerick Chamber Business Awards - CSR: Best Contribution to the Community Award
RoSPA Gold Medal Award
NISO Distinction Award - NISO Consistent High Achiever Award
National Q Mark Award, Recognised for Excellence (R4E) Award for Quality Management
Membership of British Quality Foundation (BFQ)
National Building Information Modelling (BIM) Award Winners 2016 – Construction & Design
QUALITY
Quality at Kirby is more than just a set of procedures; it’s a culture committed to ‘Getting it Right First Time’. Our Quality Management System is independently verified and continuously under review. Our dedicated Inspection and Testing Department ensures that finished products are defect-free; of the highest quality; conform to all standards and regulations; and meet or exceed our clients’ expectations.
View our Quality & Lean Construction Policy.
Certifications & Accreditations
ISO 9001:2015
Kirby were one of the first construction-related companies to receive ISO 9001 accreditation. Today we hold ISO 9001:2015 accreditation across all services and geographic regions, including electrical, mechanical, power, calibrations and communications.
ISO 27001:2017
Kirby hold ISO 27001: 2017 accreditation.
Q-Mark Standard
Kirby have achieved the internationally-recognized Q-Mark Quality Management System Certification – a business excellence framework which demonstrates our commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement at all levels of our business.
Achilles UVDB Verify
In 2008, Kirby secured Achilles UVDB registration.
Kirby also hold Achilles RISQS, Achilles Sellihca (Nordic Utilities), Achilles Power & Tech Community and Achilles Supply Line certification for supply-chain procurement.
Lloyd’s Register
Kirby has been accepted onto the Lloyds National Electricity Registration Scheme in the UK as a Utility Connection Provider for contestable works up to 132kV.
ASQ, USA
Kirby are members of the American Society of Quality since 2012.
SEK, Elsäkerhetsverket
Kirby has been accepted onto the Swedish National Electricity Registration Scheme as a certified Electrical Company for works up to 1kV.
SETI, Finland
Kirby are members of SETI since 2018.
SIK, Denmark
Kirby are certified members of the Danish Safety Technology Authority since 2018.
ATEX Certification
Kirby have +20Nr. CompEx certified Atex Inspectors in-house, whom can perform Atex Inspections to the current Atex Directive 2014/34/EU.
ESTI, Switzerland
Kirby are certified members of ESTI since 2020.
INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT
At Kirby, Information Security is about protecting our ICT systems, end users and clients’ managed data – on a continual basis. We aim to promote cyber-security best practices through responsible accessing of incoming data sets, emails, software applications, and by providing a secure Information Technology working platform for our staff and end users.
Kirby understand the need to protect our offices and project data from unwanted cyber and information security risks, through ongoing software implementation and upgrades. Kirby has successfully achieved the ISO 27001:2017 – Information Security Management System certification across our entire business.
View our ISMS Policy.
