At DGH, we recognize the potential impacts of our operations and supply chains on both people and the environment. With a firm dedication to sustainability, we are taking decisive actions to ensure a greener future.

Through our new policy, we are proud to announce our commitments:

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  Commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and striving for Net Zero emissions.

  
  


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  Commitment to complying with all applicable laws in every facet of our operations.

  
  


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  Commitment to upholding human rights, being an equal opportunity employer, and adhering to fair labour practices.

  
  


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  Commitment to minimizing our environmental impact and maximizing resource efficiency.

  
  


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  Commitment to fostering responsible environmental behaviour among our staff at all organizational levels.

  
  


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  Commitment to implementing robust processes and systems for measuring, monitoring, and improving our environmental performance.

  
  


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  Commitment to enhancing communication and raising awareness about our sustainability initiatives.

  
  

To achieve our sustainability objectives, we will:

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  Minimize our environmental impact through responsible practices and offsetting where necessary.

  
  


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  Work diligently to conserve energy, water, and resources across all our operations.

  
  


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  Thoughtfully manage waste, following the hierarchy of 'Avoid, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.'

  
  


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  Make environmentally friendly product and service choices to reduce our ecological footprint.

  
  


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  Collaborate closely with our supply chain partners to incorporate mutually beneficial environmentally sustainable goals.

  
  


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  Demonstrate environmental responsibility as a business within our community.

  
  


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  Promote environmental awareness throughout all facets of our company's operations.

  
  


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  Cultivate a culture of sustainability, where responsibility is clearly assigned and deeply understood.

  
  


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  Integrate sustainability into our existing business model through thorough auditing and reporting.

  
  


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  Strive to raise community awareness, encourage active participation, and provide environmental training to our employees.

  
  

Download Our Sustainability Policy

New Caledonian Delegates To Foster Trade Relationships With Mackay

Engineering a brighter future for suppliers to the resources industry, six prominent delegates from New Caledonia are set to visit Mackay on March 6th, to explore new trade opportunities with local businesses.

Arranged by local engineering firm DGH, the delegates also hope to meet with local training and higher educational facilities, presenting an exciting opportunity for the region to diversify beyond coal and mining.

Dave Chernekoff, from DGH, travelled to New Caledonia with the goal of establishing new trade opportunities. During his visit, he discovered the opportunity to showcase the region's highly specialised services and facilities.

The delegates from New Caledonia are, Jean-Patrick Lerandy - President of AMD, Didier Coulon - VP of AMD and consultant, Sylvie d’USSEL – Manager of AMD, Geneviève Sutter, Cyrille Berhault and Soane Akilitoa.

All are keen to meet with Central Queensland University (CQU) and Resource Industry Network (RIN) to discuss training and higher education opportunities.

Jean-Patrick Lerandy is an influential figure in the maintenance/construction industry and recently introduced a mine "passport" providing access to all mines. Didier Coulon has a diverse background as an electrical engineer and worked for Nestle.

The delegates are interested in visiting various workshops and businesses that are relevant to the local mining, maintenance, and manufacturing industries. They believe that Mackay leads Australia in specialist services and industries that they see as beneficial.

Dave Chernekoff said the motivation behind the exchange is to leave the Mackay region in good shape for the next generation.

“It’s important for businesses to look outside of the coal industry to find other opportunities for the future,” he said.

“It’s about future proofing our region and looking for avenues for diversification.”

The European supply chain has become slower and less reliable, making it necessary for New Caledonia to establish "pragmatic relationships" with the region's suppliers and service providers. This visit presents a unique opportunity for businesses and training/higher educational facilities in the Mackay and Townsville regions to establish a trade relationship with New Caledonia and showcase their specialized services and facilities.

The itinerary for the visit is currently being formulated and will include a luncheon at the Shamrock Hotel from midday until 2 pm on March 6th. The visit promises to be an exciting opportunity for the region to showcase its specialised services and facilities and establish a lasting trade relationship with New Caledonia. For more information, contact Dave Chernekoff, 0427 916 770 or email [email protected].

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Dave Chernekoff from DGH initiated talks during his visit in New Caledonia, impressing parties by showcasing DGH’s highly specialised services and facilities. Dave further elaborated:
"It's about future proofing our region and looking for avenues for diversification."

Another Successful Audit

DGH Proudly Maintains JASANZ 3rd Party Certification

DGH is pleased to announce the successful maintenance of their JASANZ 3rd Party certification with QSERC in four key standards:

• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Standard


• ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems Standard


• ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Standard


• AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Standard

The team at DGH has passed their surveillance audit with no non-conformances, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality, environmental management, and occupational health and safety.

The management system at DGH fully meets the requirements of the standards listed above, and the team has consistently performed well in these areas. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team at DGH in utilizing the key elements of the standards, including leadership, planning, support, operations, performance evaluation, and improvement.

At DGH, the team is dedicated to ensuring that their management system remains effective and continues to meet the requirements of the standards and the needs of their valued clients. The successful maintenance of their JASANZ 3rd Party certification demonstrates their unwavering commitment to excellence and their ongoing efforts to improve their management systems.

By maintaining these standards, DGH can provide their clients with superior products and services that meet the highest standards of quality, environmental responsibility, and occupational health and safety. This achievement is a significant milestone for DGH and reinforces their position as a leading engineering firm.

 

A Successful Surveillance Audit of AS/NZS ISO 3834 Certification for DGH

DGH has recently achieved success in their Surveillance Audit of the AS/NZS ISO 3834 Certification. The audit was conducted by Ross O'Bryan, a Welding Engineer and Technology Trainer for Weld Australia. This certification certifies the quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials under AS/NZS 3834 Part 2.

As an early adopter of this certification, DGH has been certified since 2014. Their success in the Surveillance Audit is a testament to their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality in their welding processes.

This achievement has been recognized by Weld Connect, an industry magazine that included an article on the topic in their July 2021 issue. The article highlights DGH's commitment to quality and their dedication to meeting industry standards.

DGH's success in the Surveillance Audit of their AS/NZS ISO 3834 Certification is a reflection of their commitment to excellence in welding. By ensuring that their welding processes meet the highest standards of quality, DGH is able to deliver superior products and services to their clients.

In conclusion, DGH's success in the Surveillance Audit of their AS/NZS ISO 3834 Certification is a significant achievement for the company. Their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality in their welding processes is commendable and reflects their dedication to providing superior products and services to their clients.

EZ-AS - DGH'S Preventative Maintenance Software

DGH have recently developed an app to streamline, ensure consistency, ensure accuracy and monitor Quality Assurance activities across the business.

The app digitises our current forms and adds additional functionality to complement our current forms by mandating that the information captured is captured on the job, with the completed form distributed to the appropriate parties. The app has the ability to add additional content to the forms, not possible with pen and paper options. These include GPS location, photos, signatures, sketches to name a few.

The app is currently in use in our workshops and on our Regional Council Maintenance Contracts.

DGH has earned a solid reputation for onsite preventative & scheduled maintenance, equipment upgrades, and project works.

DGH have recently completed maintenance plans for all treatment plants for a local council. From those plans, we have developed and implemented a preventative maintenance software system, the EZ-AS. The EZ-AS is specifically designed for your requirements.

EZ-AS

EZ-AS, is a Preventative Maintenance Software System that has been designed to simplify and streamline the maintenance operations process.

This system will help you with the following:

•  Asset Tracking
• Budgeting
• Compliance
• Create and Manage Work Orders
• Inventory Control
• Manage all Equipment Data
• Preventative Maintenance Plans
• Purchasing – Purchase Orders
• Record Keeping
• Workflows

Benefits of using EZ-AS Preventative Maintenance Software:

As plants have maintenance personnel doing multiple tasks and several responsibilities. Relying on memory, rough notes and spreadsheets can make their job even harder. And the seemingly not so important preventative Maintenance checks can slip through the cracks, and could cause costly downtime.

No facility can afford downtime. EZ-AS will help keep your asset operating at peak efficiency. Maintenance personnel’s time is not best spent on activities that can be automated.

The benefits of using the EZ-AS include, but not limited to:

• App configured to the Client requirements
• Analysis of real maintenance costs
• Elimination of paperwork
• Enhanced availability
• Increased safety and efficiency
• Management of parts and materials
• Planned maintenance schedules
• Reduced equipment downtime
• Reduced repair and maintenance costs
• Regulatory compliance
• Standardised preventative maintenance inspections

Even with this short list of benefits, maintenance personnel will quickly see how much of a positive impact EZ-AS could have on their maintenance checks.

With the addition of this app, it further reinforces DGH’s commitment to being a leader in the asset maintenance, engineering and fabrication spaces.