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ISO 14000 Overview. What is ISO 14000?. ISO 14000 is a series of environmental Management standards The standards were designed to help companies - Develop effective environmental management systems. - Improve environmental performance - Demonstrate sound environmental
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What is ISO 14000? • ISO 14000 is a series of environmental Management standards • The standards were designed to help companies - Develop effective environmental management systems
- Improve environmental performance - Demonstrate sound environmental management practices
- Standards were created by the International Organization for Standardization - The U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) developed the U.S. Position on the ISO 14000 documents
ISO 14001- A specification standard that cites requirements for implementing and maintaining EMS. Organizations become registered to this standard. • ISO 14004- Guidance document
Links between ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 • Both are voluntary standards. • Both are management standards- do not establish required performance levels. • Both are designed for internal use- registration requires a third-party audit. • Both are generic in nature so that they can be applied across the board to organizations of all types and sizes.
Benefits of ISO 14000 • Helps organizations meet and maintain regulatory and legislative requirements • Minimizes the environmental impact of products, activities, and resources. • Promotes environmental awareness
Typical History of ISO 14000 • Formal decision made • Steering Committee formed to determine budget, course of action etc. • Gap Analysis conducted • Certification awarded
“It is your companies Policy to be responsible and proactive in environmental issues……..”
What are your responsibilities under our Environmental Procedures?
Your Responsibilities • XXXX 4.2 -1 Training • XXXX 4.6 -1 Environmental Instructions
Who is the EMR? All companies must have one
What are the potential impacts of not doing your job correctly?
What Targets and Objectives have been established for your area?
Reduce waste generation by recycling Reduce energy consumption by use of alternative lighting reduce energy consumption by reduction of compressed air leaks Improve chemical management system software Improve management of Industrial Wastewater Improve hazwaste management through solvent recovery Targets & Objectives
Spills/Emergencies Ext. 1234 or 5678 from any in-plant phone for emergencies. Ext 9101 for water spills
Chemicals All chemicals must be pre-approved For questions- call ext.4444