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completed accident-free ,” Alan states . “ We ’ ve been developing a strong health and safety culture that is based on solid foundations of honesty and integrity . We ’ ve implemented a ‘ Zero Harm ’ policy that focuses on behavioural and occupational safety , occupational health , risk management , and process safety .”
Sustainability focus
TEi is an in-scope company to the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board ( ECITB ) to provide training to all employees . Each year , the business takes on new apprentices in partnership with the ECITB to raise the profile of engineering amongst younger generations . Alongside its state-of-the-art welding training facility , TEi has added a new training facility for pipefitters , erectors , and mechanical fitters to its portfolio .
In a press release about the opening of the new facility , TEi ’ s training and development manager commented : “ The UK needs skilled craftsmen to keep us globally competitive and prepared for the challenges of the future . The welders , pipefitters , and erectors training at TEi will be the people making sustainable energy a reality , responding to climate change , and developing new ways to improve power station efficiency .”
As TEi looks to the future , it is likely that its operations will increasingly be dominated by demand for sustainable solutions . “ With the current volatility in the energy market , we see TEi playing a vital part in the UK ’ s energy market ,” Alan concludes . “ We ’ re looking to invest further in our core capabilities and increase our on-site efficiency and productivity . We must ensure we ’ re using the latest technologies and consumables to deliver quality products to our customers .” ■
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