The Similarities ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 are management system standards. Management Both ISO system standards provide a model to follow in setting up and operating a management system. Both are generic standards which means that the same standard can…
ISO 14001, one of ISO’s most successful management system standards, is shortly to undergo its second revision to ensure that it remains relevant over the next two decades. Since it was first published in 1996, ISO 14001:2004, Environmental management systems –…
ISO 14001 calls for organisations to identify their significant impacts on the environment, however many businesses have little direct impact on the environment. The table below shows the environmental impacts from a typical service based business: It can be seen that even…
E n v i r o n m e n t a l A s p e c ts Features of a company’s operations, processes, activities, products, or services that can have an impact (positively or negatively) on the environment…
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…
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…
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…