Policies
Governance, policies, and operating standards
A clear reference point for the quality, environmental, safety, and human resource policies that govern how Héðinn operates. Policy documents can be requested through the contact form.
Policy documents customers, suppliers, and partners regularly request
Héðinn hf. maintains a formal set of operating policies covering quality management, environmental responsibility, occupational health and safety, human resources, and equal pay. These documents are part of Héðinn's certified management system and are reviewed on a regular basis.
Individual policy documents are available on request. Use the contact form to specify which document you need and the reason for your request. Héðinn routes document requests to the relevant internal owner and responds within normal business hours.
Related certification documents, including ISO and industry-specific certificates, are listed on the Certifications page.
Policy Categories
Five policy areas that govern Héðinn's operations
Each policy covers a distinct area of governance. Relevant documents are available on request and updated in line with Héðinn's certified management system.
Sets the standard for product and service quality across all departments, including fabrication, machining, and on-site work.
- Quality management system
- Fabrication and inspection standards
- Continuous improvement
Defines Héðinn's responsibilities for environmental management, waste reduction, and responsible use of materials and energy.
- Environmental management
- Waste and material handling
- Energy and resource use
Governs occupational health and safety across workshop, on-site, and marine operations to protect staff and contractors.
- Occupational health
- Workshop and site safety
- Incident prevention
Covers recruitment, professional development, workplace conduct, and the responsibilities of staff and management.
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Professional development
- Workplace conduct
Documents Héðinn's commitment to equal pay for work of equal value, in line with Icelandic equal pay certification requirements.
- Equal pay certification
- Pay structure transparency
- Annual pay analysis
Policies sit alongside a formal certification programme
Héðinn's operating policies are part of a broader governance framework that includes third-party certified standards. Where a policy is supported by a certification, the relevant certificate is listed on the Certifications page and is available for audit and tender documentation.
The Standards page lists the internal operating standards and codes of practice that apply across Héðinn's service areas, covering fabrication tolerances, welding procedures, and inspection methods.
Common questions about Héðinn's policies and documents
Practical answers for customers, suppliers, and partners who need policy or compliance information.
Use the contact form and specify which document you need and the context for your request. Héðinn routes document requests to the relevant internal owner. Responses are typically provided within normal business hours.
Quality, environmental, health and safety, and equal pay policy documents are commonly requested for supplier qualification, public tender, and audit purposes. Certificate copies, including ISO certificates, are listed separately on the Certifications page.
Several policies are available in English. Contact Héðinn to confirm which documents are available in your preferred language and to request copies.
Policies are reviewed as part of Héðinn's ongoing management system cycle. Reviews are triggered by changes to legislation, operational scope, or audit findings. Certified policies are reviewed ahead of each re-certification audit.
Information about how Héðinn handles personal data submitted through the website, including contact forms, is available on request. Contact Héðinn directly and specify your query.
Still have a question about a document or policy?
Contact Héðinn directly. The team will route your request to the right person.
Over 100 years of industrial work, backed by formal governance
Héðinn has operated in metalworking and mechanical engineering since 1922. The governance structure, including these policies and the certified management system, supports consistent service quality across fabrication, on-site maintenance, and marine engineering work.
For customers and partners carrying out supplier due diligence, the About page provides a company overview. The Certifications page lists current third-party certificates. Policy documents are available on request through the contact form.
Need a policy document for a tender, audit, or supplier review?
Contact Héðinn through the form, specify the document you need, and the team will route your request to the right person. Gjáhella 4, 221 Hafnarfjörður | +354 569 2100 | hedinn@hedinn.is