Thursday 13 February 2014

Breakthrough, becomes the first Outbound training service provider in India to be certified in OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 9001:2008


Breakthrough, has announced its certification in the safety management system, OHSAS 18001:2007 and quality management system, ISO 9001:2008. It is the only Outbound Training center in India to be certified in OHSAS 18001:2007 standard and this is the second term for which the certification has been renewed. The standards are widely seen as the world’s most recognized Management Systems standards.
The scope of the certification includes the design and delivery of training programs for corporate organizations, educational institutions and others. OHSAS 18001:2007 certified by Global Safety Services specifies requirements for an Occupational Health and Safety Management System. ISO 9001: 2008 calls for a stringent quality management process. Timothy Connors, Program Director and Vivian Angelo, Centre Director, Coimbatore from Breakthrough are one of the few practitioners in India to be awarded with Level 1 and 2 Inspector and Supervisor Endorsement by the Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT).
Commenting on the certification Robin Paul, CEO, Breakthrough said, “Safety and Excellence is the core value of Breakthrough. The certifications reinstate our dedication to enhancing safety methods and internal controls. It signifies our commitment to the security of our employees, clients and service providers and reaffirms our position as an industry leader”.
Breakthrough being one of the pioneers using ropes courses in Outbound Training for more than a decade, underwent a comprehensive audit of its processes. OHSAS: 18001 enables organizations to have control over and knowledge of all relevant hazardous situations, and improve its performance.
To be certified in ISO 9001: 2008 Breakthrough demonstrated its ability to consistently meets applicable statutory and regulatory requirements of customers, and enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system. Through such certifications Breakthrough consistently strives to meet industry demands and develop processes of excellence.