Standards
Quality, safety, and responsibility built into every job
Héðinn operates under certified quality, safety, and environmental standards. This page covers the policies and operating standards that apply across industrial service, marine work, and fabrication.

Structured standards across quality, safety, and responsible work
Héðinn has operated to formal quality and environmental standards since the early 2000s. Today the company holds ISO 9001 quality certification, ISO 14001 environmental certification, ISO 45001 occupational health and safety certification, and an equal-pay certification under Icelandic law. These certifications are audited externally on a regular cycle.
The policies on this page apply across all service lines: industrial fabrication, marine service, lathe and milling, technical service, and site installations. Customers, procurement teams, and project managers can request the relevant policy document through the contact route below.

Policy Areas
Five standards that guide the operation
Each area covers a formal policy, defines Héðinn's obligations and commitments, and is available on request for procurement, tendering, or onboarding purposes.
Héðinn's quality management system is certified to ISO 9001. It covers inspection, documentation, traceability, and corrective action across all fabrication, service, and installation work.
- ISO 9001 certified
- Inspection and traceability
- Corrective action process
Héðinn's health and safety management system is certified to ISO 45001. It applies to all workshop, on-site, and marine service operations, covering risk assessment, personal protective equipment, incident reporting, and site awareness.
- ISO 45001 certified
- Risk assessment procedure
- On-site and workshop rules
- Incident reporting
Héðinn holds ISO 14001 environmental certification. The environmental policy defines targets for waste reduction, energy use, chemical handling, and responsible disposal across the operation.
- ISO 14001 certified
- Waste and chemical handling
- Energy use targets
Héðinn is certified under the Icelandic equal-pay standard. The policy documents the framework for pay decisions, job evaluation, and the annual equal-pay audit.
- Equal-pay certified under Icelandic law
- Annual external audit
- Job evaluation framework
Suppliers and subcontractors working with Héðinn are expected to meet defined standards for safety, quality, and business conduct. The supplier policy sets these expectations before work starts.
- Pre-qualification requirements
- Safety and quality obligations
- Business conduct expectations
Standards summary
An at-a-glance reference for procurement teams, project managers, and supply chain reviewers. Full policy documents are available on request.
| Standard | Certification or framework | Scope | Document available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | ISO 9001 | All fabrication, service, and installation work | On request |
| Health and Safety | ISO 45001 | Workshop, on-site, and marine operations | On request |
| Environment | ISO 14001 | All operations, waste, chemical handling | On request |
| Equal Pay | Icelandic equal-pay standard | All employee pay decisions and job evaluation | On request |
| Supplier Conduct | Internal policy | Suppliers and subcontractors engaged by Héðinn | On request |
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Trust and compliance resources
Standards sit alongside certifications, workplace commitments, and formal policies. Use these routes to find the documentation most relevant to your procurement or project context.
Request the standard behind the work
Customers and procurement teams can request the relevant policy or certificate for tendering, supplier qualification, project documentation, or onboarding. Héðinn provides current documents directly on request.
Use the contact route below to reach the quality team. Include the standard area and the project or procurement context so the right document and contact can be confirmed quickly.

Reach the right team for standards and documentation
Whether you need a certificate for supplier qualification, a policy document for a tender, or a contact for a compliance question, Héðinn can provide the right material and point of contact.
Gjáhella 4, 221 Hafnarfjörður | +354 569 2100 | hedinn@hedinn.is
