Management Systems

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We are dedicated to delivering a reliable, consistent service and embrace a culture of continuous improvement to support our clients in achieving their goals. Our accredited management systems ensure we operate with the highest standards of safety, quality, environmental responsibility, and energy efficiency.

By prioritising sustainable practices, we help our customers reach their objectives while creating a lasting, positive impact on the environment and our communities.

Our HSQE Policy

Our Health, Safety, Quality and Environment (HSQE) Policy is founded on the principles of zero accidents, safeguarding people, minimising environmental impact, and upholding the highest quality standards.

We recognise that strong HSQE performance is essential for our business's sustained success. Therefore, our business plans integrate specific HSQE objectives and measurable targets, reflecting our commitment to a process of continuous improvement.

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ISO Quality Management Systems

ISO 9001: Quality Management System

CAW's comprehensive Quality Management System optimises business operations for efficiency, maximises productivity, and ensures excellent value and service for customers. Through Six Sigma techniques and a structured approach, we continuously monitor, analyse and refine processes to enhance service delivery.

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

Our operations are intrinsically connected to the environment, and we are committed to minimising our impact. Our Environmental Management System incorporates monitoring our environmental performance and implementing continuous improvement programmes alongside related action plans. This proactive approach helps us to reduce the environmental footprint of our business operations.

ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management System

We are dedicated to providing a safe working environment where employees can develop their skills and deliver excellent service. Our certified Health and Safety Management System helps identify, control, and minimize business risks. We set clear, measurable health and safety objectives and continuously improve our performance, monitored through monthly management meetings.

ISO 50001 Energy Management System

CAW has developed and established a system to improve energy performance, including energy efficiency and consumption of our operations. This allows us to identify and remove any inefficiencies from our processes and to ensure maximum use of energy generated therefore providing the most cost-effective service and value to our customers.

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A Highly Trained and Qualified Team

Our team comprises highly experienced and skilled professionals – from talented operators and technicians - to highly qualified process scientists, chartered engineers and leaders. To maintain excellence and ensure safe, sustainable service delivery, we prioritise ongoing staff development to ensure the highest standards of service. Examples of training and qualifications undertaken by the team include:

  • Chartered Engineering
  • Manual handling
  • Confined space
  • Risk assessment
  • Permit training
  • CDM
  • ATEX awareness training
  • First aid responder training
  • Working at height
  • IOSH process safety
  • Job and task-specific training
  • Management and leadership
  • Project management
  • Anaerobic digestion treatment
  • Wastewater treatment
  • IPAF training

CAW Managed Sites

Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Works serves 50% of the Republic of Ireland's population and is one of the largest and most advanced treatment works in Europe. CAW has operated and maintained the plant for Uisce Éireann since 1999.
Managed by CAW on behalf of Uisce Éireann since 2010, Waterford Wastewater Treatment Works serves 190,000 people, using advanced processes to meet the highest standard to the environment and improve biodiversity.
Since 2009, CAW has operated and maintained the site (located in a Special Area of Conservation) on behalf of Uisce Éireann - consistently delivering high standards that prioritise biodiversity and environmental protection.
Since 2001 CAW have managed the operation and maintenance of the state-of-the-art Foxes Den water treatment plant to deliver around 16.5 million litres of drinking water per day to the county's population and businesses.