QSE / HSE

STRATAGEM974 has implemented a Quality, Safety and Environment approach to ensure the quality of its services, the safety of its teams and compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements.

Quality, Safety and Environment Approach

STRATAGEM974 has implemented a Quality, Safety and Environment management approach in line with the requirements of ISO 9001 for quality, the French Labour Code, the MASE safety framework and ISO 14001 for environmental management.

The company’s integrated management system also takes into account the British BS OHSAS 18001 standard relating to occupational health and safety.

STRATAGEM974 team during a QSE HSE field operation

Our QSE/HSE Policy

This policy is reflected in a rigorous organization, continuous improvement of practices and particular attention to safety, the quality of deliverables and environmental protection.

  • Comply with standards, legal and regulatory requirements in order to achieve excellence in meeting client objectives.
  • Follow strict professional ethics when preparing study deliverables and reports.
  • Rely on highly qualified personnel, able to provide technical input and contribute to innovation.
  • Maintain advanced R&D activities through ongoing investment in equipment and personnel.
  • Support employee development through dignified and motivating working conditions.
  • Anticipate potential issues in order to meet client needs as effectively as possible.
  • Ensure continuous training and regular skills updates, particularly in health and safety.
  • Maintain environmental protection at the highest level during field investigations and studies.
Safe field operation on site

Geophysics – Geology

STRATAGEM974’s geophysical and geological services are carried out in compliance with national regulations, applicable European and international standards, and relevant technical guidelines.

  1. AGAP code of good practice for quality in applied geophysics.
  2. Professional code of ethics of the Union Française des Géologues, UFG.
  3. ISO 2631-4:2001, mechanical vibration and shock.
  4. ASTM D4428 / D4428M, Standard Test Methods for Crosshole Seismic Testing.
  5. ASTM D6429, Standard Guide for Selecting Surface Geophysical Methods.
  6. Society of Exploration Geophysicists technical standards.
  7. ASTM D5753, Standard Guide for Planning and Conducting Borehole Geophysical Logging.
  8. IEEE Std 80-2000, Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding.

Since 2017, STRATAGEM974 has held the AGAP Quality Accreditation for “Direct Current Electrical Methods”, issued by the Association pour la Qualité en Géophysique Appliquée.

AGAP Quality Accreditation

Underground Utility Detection

Underground utility detection and georeferencing services are performed in accordance with the standards and requirements applicable to works carried out near utility networks.

  1. AFNOR NF S 70-003-2 standard: works near utilities, trenchless detection techniques.
  2. AFNOR NF S 70-003-3 standard: georeferencing of underground structures and utilities.
  3. CCTA Certification: utility detection and georeferencing.
  4. QualiFNEDRE Certification, issued by the Fédération Nationale des Entreprises de Détection de Réseaux Enterrés.
  5. Personnel holding the AIPR Designer certification, in accordance with applicable regulations.
  6. Personnel holding the H0-BO-HOV and BS-BE Manœuvre electrical authorizations.
  7. Member of FSTT, France Sans Tranchée Technologie.
  8. Member of the AFNOR standardization committee for works near buried and overhead utilities.
Underground utility detection using ground penetrating radar
CCTA Certification QualiFNEDRE Certification

Soil and Water Sampling

Sampling operations are carried out in accordance with applicable standards to ensure sample representativeness, traceability of operations and reliability of laboratory analyses.

  1. NF ISO 10381-1 / AFNOR X31-008-11: soil quality, guidance on the design of sampling programmes.
  2. NF ISO 10381-2 / AFNOR X31-008-2: guidance on sampling techniques.
  3. NF ISO 10381-5 / AFNOR X31-008-5: investigation procedure for contaminated soils in urban and industrial sites.
  4. NF EN ISO 5667-3 / AFNOR T90-513: preservation and handling of water samples.
  5. AFNOR FD X31-614: methods for detecting and characterizing contamination in groundwater.
  6. AFNOR FD X31-615: groundwater sampling in boreholes and monitoring wells.
Soil and water sampling equipment

Noise

Acoustic measurements are carried out using precision equipment, in accordance with standards relating to the characterization and measurement of environmental noise.

  1. NF S 31-010/A1:2008: characterization and measurement of environmental noise.
  2. NF S 31-110:2005: basic quantities and general assessment methods.
  3. NF EN ISO 10052:2005: field measurements of airborne and impact sound insulation and service equipment noise.
  4. Measurement equipment: class 1 sound level meter compliant with IEC 61672, ANSI S1.4, ANSI S1.43, ANSI S1.11, EN 61672 and CE standards.
Class 1 sound level meter for acoustic measurements
HOBOV BS BE manoeuvres
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