ISO 45001: How Oringone ensures workplace health and safety, employee well-being, and operational continuity

Certification as a strategic tool for workplace safety and employee well-being

Oringone has always placed workplace health and safety at the core of its corporate strategy, considering the protection of health, employee well-being, and employee satisfaction as fundamental pillars of organizational success. The company strongly believes that a safe working environment is essential not only to protect employees from accidents and occupational risks, but also to foster a climate of trust and collaboration among colleagues.

Investing in health and safety means ensuring that every activity is carried out safely, with clear procedures and appropriate tools, thereby helping to reduce errors, stress, and incidents.

These three elements — health, safety, and well-being — not only improve employees’ quality of working life but also have a direct impact on the company’s production efficiency and turnover. Motivated and protected employees tend to stay longer, reducing costs related to staff replacement and increasing operational continuity.

These values are communicated in a structured way through several internal communication channels, such as periodic meetings, informational signage, company newsletters, and other official communications. In addition, OringOne promotes corporate wellness initiatives through physical activity.

ISO 45001: integrated safety and continuous Improvement

ISO 45001 certification supports Oringone in implementing an effective health and safety management system integrated with other company management systems, thereby improving overall performance. Its implementation relies on concrete tools such as near-miss reporting, continuous staff training, corrective actions following incidents, and supervisory meetings.

Oringone has 9 supervisors who oversee work activities, report any safety-related non-conformities, and have the authority to stop risky operations, ensuring direct and constant control over all production processes.

Risk assessment: prevention as a priority

Risk assessment represents one of the most important processes within Oringone and is carried out by the employer in close collaboration with the RSPP (Head of Prevention and Protection Service), the occupational physician, and the RLS (Workers’ Safety Representative).
This process is not limited to the start of new production activities but is also performed whenever significant changes occur in procedures or when new machinery, systems, or technologies are introduced. The main objective is to proactively identify all potential occupational risks by carefully analyzing each work phase in order to prevent incidents, accidents, or near misses.

From the identified risks, specific preventive actions are developed to reduce the likelihood of harmful events, ensuring a safer working environment. Risk assessment is not an isolated activity but part of a dynamic system of continuous improvement, constantly updated through regular internal audits and the detailed analysis of near misses reported by employees and supervisors.

This approach enables Oringone to continuously refine its prevention and protection strategies, adapting them to technological changes, current regulations, and best practices in workplace safety.

Training and awareness: pillars of the safety Culture

Employees receive comprehensive training according to the guidelines of the State-Regions Agreement, including general and specific courses based on risk levels. Managers and supervisors attend additional courses to strengthen safety leadership.

Awareness is also promoted through dedicated meetings, company communications, internal marketing initiatives, and informational signage regarding PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Each department displays the safety organizational chart, indicating first-aid responders, supervisors, and fire-safety personnel.

Technical measures and continuous monitoring

Oringone, a company operating in the O-Ring industry, integrates a range of specific technical safety measures to guarantee workplace safety and protect its employees. Among the main actions is CE certification of machinery, confirming that equipment complies with European safety regulations, as well as the installation of advanced safety devices such as emergency stop buttons (“mushroom” switches) designed to stop the entire production line in case of emergency.

In addition to technical interventions, work environments are constantly monitored on a daily basis by supervisors who verify compliance with safety procedures and intervene promptly in the event of non-conformities. This is complemented by periodic internal audits conducted by the RSPP, which allow detailed analysis of production processes, identification of critical issues, and the implementation of targeted corrective actions.

Thanks to this combination of advanced technology, constant monitoring, and structured safety controls, Oringone has recorded a significant reduction in workplace accidents and near misses over the years, achieving an outstanding result: 0 accidents in 2025.

This milestone not only demonstrates the effectiveness of the measures adopted but also highlights the company’s commitment to creating a safe working environment, protecting employee health, and ensuring operational continuity.

Concrete benefits of ISO 45001 at OringOne

The implementation of ISO 45001 brings tangible advantages for both the company and its employees:
• Reduced employee turnover and higher employee satisfaction;
• Operational continuity without machine or production line downtime;
• Guaranteed workplace safety and employee well-being;
• Improved quality and reliability of work thanks to reduced risks;
• Greater corporate reputation and reliability in the eyes of stakeholders.

In addition, integration with other certifications, such as ISO 14001, allows the proper management of hazardous waste, preventing additional risks to workers’ health and safety.

Safety as a strategic investment

Investing in workplace safety pays off: the costs of unsafe working conditions are often hidden but significant. Timely and certified maintenance of machinery and production systems reduces the risk of plant downtime and workplace accidents, avoiding major financial losses.
Through continuous training, risk assessment, and process analysis, Oringone ensures sustainable growth in terms of health and safety and employee protection, strengthening its position as a reliable and responsible company in the O-Ring industry.

In summary, ISO 45001 at Oringone is not just a certification—it is a true added value that protects people, optimizes productivity, and strengthens the company’s reputation over time.