Monitoring & Measuring

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 to regulatory compliance requirements
• Due diligence, self-regulation
• Meet commitments in Environmental Policy

Some Routine Monitoring Applications

• Emissions to air, discharges to water, and solid waste disposal
• Environmental impacts on air, water, land, eco systems
• Energy consumption
• Chemical, fuel, and hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal
• Training needs, training conducted, employee awareness and competence
• Communications from interested parties
• Emergency response incidents
• Sampling and laboratory analysis quality assurance and quality control
• Effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions
• Environmental performance of contractors
• Currency of Documentation
• Whatever ISO 14001 says “shall be maintained”