As with the Environmental Representative, the Quality (or Management) Representative is the key player in implementation and development of an effective ISO 9001 Quality Management System Some Tasks of The Quality Representative Coordinating with Certifying Body Representing the management during certification and…
Monitoring and measuring are the keys to consistent environmental performance and continual improvement The Purpose of Monitoring & Measurement Keep track of progress in the EMS Catch problems quickly Ensure prompt corrective and preventive action if things go wrong Check performance in relation…
The ISO 14000 family addresses various aspects of environmental management. It provides practical tools for companies and organizations looking to identify and control their environmental impact and constantly improve their environmental performance. ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 14004:2004 focus on environmental…
Common Elements There exist a number of common elements in each of the three systems standards which, when implemented simultaneously, result in significant organisational savings in resources, audit time and therefore overall project cost. Strong parallels exist between workplace safety…
A concise introduction to the ISO 14001 environmental management system standard developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation [youtube]J7Fak8QI6Ww[/youtube]
The Effects Of Emergencies One of the underlying principles of the ISO 14001 Standard is the prevention of pollution. History shows that significant proportion of environmental damage occurs accidently. ISO14001:2004 definition: The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures to identify…
Why is occupational health and safety important? The protection of the health and safety of all employees is vital to the success of all organizations. Poor performance in occupational health and safety (OHS) can take a heavy financial toll on…
The Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) cycle is the operating principle of ISO’s management system standards. It’s formal structure includes processes that regularly examine performance and ensure that the system continues to provide ongoing benefits. The steps in each successive…
ISO14001 requires that the Environmental Policy be: Defined by top management Appropriate to the nature, scale, and environmental impacts of the activities, products, or services of the organization Documented, implemented, maintained Communicated to employees Available to the public The Environmental…
Australian Standard AS 4801 sets out all requirements for implementing a occupational health and safety management system. These requirements may be used for auditing and certification purposes.