Overview of ISO 14001 Standard.PPT

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * In summary An EMS can help manage all of the environmental issues of a facility or organization - not just regulatory requirements and not just traditional environmental issues - many existing systems address safety and health aspects of operations as well Many components of the EMS standard are almost always in existence within an organization - look for them and use the standard to weave them together - build on existing programs To succeed, an EMS must serve the mission of the facility or organization - its design allows it to do this well by increasing overall efficiency and limiting or controlling environmental liabilities One of the greatest benefits of an EMS is its flexibility and recognition that things take time - the continual improvement aspect of EMS allows an organization to establish a program which reflects both realties and aspirations * ISO 14001 Environmental Management Programs: The organization shall establish and maintain programs for achieving its objectives and targets, including: (a) designation of responsibility for achieving objectives and targets at each level and function of the organization (b) the means and time-frame by which they are to be achieved * EnvironmentalManagement Programs An EMP is an action plan specifying: How objectives and targets will be accomplished Who is responsible for achieving them Who will manage and supervise the activities Who will carry out the work What they will do What resources are needed (e.g., people, skills, equipment, time, money) When the tasks will be completed (i.e., a schedule) * ISO 14001 Planning Sequence Implementation and Operation This phase includes 7 elements: Resources, Roles, Responsibilities and Authority Competence, Training and Awareness Communication Documentation Controls of documents Operational control Emergency Preparedness and Response Policy Management Review Implementation and Operation Checking and Corrective Action Pl