Tata Power Distribution Projects obtains IMS Certification

Tata Power has announced that its Distribution Projects has been certified under the Integrated Management System (IMS) (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, BS OHSAS 18001:2007), a globally accepted and recognized system. The certification substantiates execution excellence with quality, safety & environmental care for the benefit of business and key stakeholders including consumers.

This is a befitting accolade to the distribution projects which has exhibited exemplary performance track record with safety and quality in achieving network expansion to the tune of 600-700 kilometers and installation of 85 to 100 consumer substations per year within record time as directed by Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission.

Speaking on the accomplishment, Mr. Ashok Sethi, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, Tata Power, said “We at Tata Power are committed to operate our facilities in an environmentally sensitive and responsible manner and facilitate safe and healthy workplace to provide value to all our stakeholders. We are dedicated to continuously improving the Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety management practices in order to provide world class standards in all our facilities. This certification is another step towards our commitment as we move towards operational excellence.”

The IMS certification includes three international standards namely QMS, EMS and OHSAS. ISO 9001 is a Quality Management System (QMS) for systematic approach to ensure that the services consistently meet customers’ requirements. ISO 14001 is an Environmental Management System (EMS) for measuring and improving environmental impact. OHSAS 18001 is an Occupational Health and Safety Management System which provides a platform for measuring and improving an organization's occupational health and safety impact.