Quality Policy

The Platform for Integration and Testing (PIT) of the Observatory of Versailles St-Quentin-en-Yvelines (OVSQ - UMS 3342) is a technical platform serving the scientific community by carrying out integration and environmental testing activities on instruments. The integration resources (halls, clean rooms) are made available to users, and the testing facilities (vibrating pot, thermal vacuum tank, climatic chambers, etc.) are operated by the staff of the platform. In addition, the PIT can participate in integration projects or carry out instrumental development activities, if these add value to the human and technical resources provided.

The PIT was created in 2009 at the same time as OVSQ. It started its operations in 2014, once the first resources were installed. The PIT is now fully operational and is constantly expanding its activities to meet the needs of scientific and technical teams of laboratories or institutes which are developing instrumental projects for space. In parallel and if the opportunity arises, PIT can carry out these activities for private clients.

In this context, three strategic axes have been defined for 2020:

1. Ensure the stability and sustainability of the platform.
2. Satisfy its users.
3. Optimise the use of the platform's equipment and its staff.

This strategy requires that the platform's activities be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the ISO 9001-2015 standard.

• To implement the quality management system according to the relevant standards, to comply with their requirements, and to ensure conditions that protect the health, hygiene and safety of personnel.
• To deploy the human and financial resources, in agreement with its governing authorities, to guarantee the success of this venture.
• To periodically assess the effectiveness of its quality management system, as well as the risks and opportunities of its processes, in order to continuously improve the operations and results of the structure.