This document provides an overview of developing an environmental management system based on ISO 14001. It discusses assessing current systems and processes, establishing management commitment, developing an implementation plan, and the key planning elements of identifying environmental aspects, legal and other requirements, and setting objectives and targets. The goal is to help organizations understand the basics of ISO 14001 and provide templates to streamline the development and documentation of an environmental management system.
This document provides an overview of ISO 14001 requirements for an environmental management system (EMS). It describes the key elements of an EMS, including establishing an environmental policy, identifying environmental aspects and impacts, setting objectives and targets, implementing operational controls, monitoring performance, conducting management reviews, and maintaining documentation. The benefits of an EMS for an organization are improved resource efficiency, regulatory compliance, enhanced reputation, and meeting stakeholder expectations.
The document provides an overview of ISO 14001:2015, an internationally recognized environmental management system standard. It describes the key elements of the standard, including establishing an environmental policy, determining significant environmental aspects, setting objectives and targets, planning operational controls, emergency preparedness, monitoring and measuring performance, conducting management reviews and audits to facilitate continual improvement. Implementing the ISO 14001:2015 framework helps organizations increase efficiency, reduce waste and comply with environmental regulations.
This document discusses environmental auditing and environmental management systems. It provides definitions of auditing and describes the types as environmental auditing and EMS auditing. It outlines 11 tasks involved in conducting an environmental audit, from defining the audit scope and objectives to preparing and submitting the audit report. It also discusses EMS auditing, describing 8 tasks in the EMS audit process from reviewing documentation to the opening meeting. Key steps like developing an audit protocol, preparing an audit plan, and tasks during the audit are summarized.
The document discusses Metal and Recycling Company's (MRC) implementation of an ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS) and certification process. It provides an overview of MRC's operations and environmental commitments. It then details the 18 elements of MRC's EMS which address planning, implementation, checking, and management review in line with ISO 14001 requirements. Finally, it outlines 19 action items and responsibilities to improve specific environmental aspects of MRC's operations.
The document discusses an environmental management system (EMS) tool that consists of guidance notes, a manual, and registers to help organizations establish an EMS based on the ISO 14001 framework. The guidance notes explain each EMS section and the steps to implement an EMS, while the registers and manual provide templates for documentation. The tool is designed to help organizations identify their environmental impacts, comply with regulations, and continually improve their environmental performance through a systematic EMS.
Solves the following tasks:
- EMS Audits and certification.
- Understanding EMS operation by senior management. Practice shows that EMS Manual often is the only source of knowledge about the EMS operation for certain categories of personnel, including senior management.
- The organization may find it feasible to make the EMS Manual the only documented procedure. The proposed EMS Manual allows this.
- The EMS manual can be provided to interested parties.
- Personnel training
The document describes the key aspects of managing requirements according to the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). It discusses the specific goals, specific practices, generic goals, and generic practices for the Requirements Management process area. The specific goals cover obtaining and maintaining an understanding of requirements, managing changes to requirements, and ensuring traceability between requirements. The generic practices provide guidance on establishing policy, planning, resourcing, monitoring, and improving the requirements management process.
Quality manual for small and medium companiesbillwillis66
This quality manual describes Connor Winfield Corp.'s quality management system which is compliant with ISO 9001:2008. The manual outlines the company's quality policies, procedures, responsibilities, and documentation processes. It provides an overview of the quality system covering topics such as management commitment, customer focus, quality planning, resource management, product realization, measurement and improvement. The manual is divided into sections that follow the structure of the ISO 9001 standard.
This document provides an overview of ISO 14001 requirements for an environmental management system (EMS). It describes the key elements of an EMS, including establishing an environmental policy, identifying environmental aspects and impacts, setting objectives and targets, implementing operational controls, monitoring performance, conducting management reviews, and maintaining documentation. The benefits of an EMS for an organization are improved resource efficiency, regulatory compliance, enhanced reputation, and meeting stakeholder expectations.
The document provides an overview of ISO 14001:2015, an internationally recognized environmental management system standard. It describes the key elements of the standard, including establishing an environmental policy, determining significant environmental aspects, setting objectives and targets, planning operational controls, emergency preparedness, monitoring and measuring performance, conducting management reviews and audits to facilitate continual improvement. Implementing the ISO 14001:2015 framework helps organizations increase efficiency, reduce waste and comply with environmental regulations.
This document discusses environmental auditing and environmental management systems. It provides definitions of auditing and describes the types as environmental auditing and EMS auditing. It outlines 11 tasks involved in conducting an environmental audit, from defining the audit scope and objectives to preparing and submitting the audit report. It also discusses EMS auditing, describing 8 tasks in the EMS audit process from reviewing documentation to the opening meeting. Key steps like developing an audit protocol, preparing an audit plan, and tasks during the audit are summarized.
The document discusses Metal and Recycling Company's (MRC) implementation of an ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS) and certification process. It provides an overview of MRC's operations and environmental commitments. It then details the 18 elements of MRC's EMS which address planning, implementation, checking, and management review in line with ISO 14001 requirements. Finally, it outlines 19 action items and responsibilities to improve specific environmental aspects of MRC's operations.
The document discusses an environmental management system (EMS) tool that consists of guidance notes, a manual, and registers to help organizations establish an EMS based on the ISO 14001 framework. The guidance notes explain each EMS section and the steps to implement an EMS, while the registers and manual provide templates for documentation. The tool is designed to help organizations identify their environmental impacts, comply with regulations, and continually improve their environmental performance through a systematic EMS.
Solves the following tasks:
- EMS Audits and certification.
- Understanding EMS operation by senior management. Practice shows that EMS Manual often is the only source of knowledge about the EMS operation for certain categories of personnel, including senior management.
- The organization may find it feasible to make the EMS Manual the only documented procedure. The proposed EMS Manual allows this.
- The EMS manual can be provided to interested parties.
- Personnel training
The document describes the key aspects of managing requirements according to the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). It discusses the specific goals, specific practices, generic goals, and generic practices for the Requirements Management process area. The specific goals cover obtaining and maintaining an understanding of requirements, managing changes to requirements, and ensuring traceability between requirements. The generic practices provide guidance on establishing policy, planning, resourcing, monitoring, and improving the requirements management process.
Quality manual for small and medium companiesbillwillis66
This quality manual describes Connor Winfield Corp.'s quality management system which is compliant with ISO 9001:2008. The manual outlines the company's quality policies, procedures, responsibilities, and documentation processes. It provides an overview of the quality system covering topics such as management commitment, customer focus, quality planning, resource management, product realization, measurement and improvement. The manual is divided into sections that follow the structure of the ISO 9001 standard.
Iso 14001 2015 transition & documentation training notesDr Steven Muru
The document provides information on a 2-day training session on transitioning to ISO 14001:2015 and documentation. It includes:
- Details on the training dates, presenter Dr. Steven Muru's qualifications and experience in quality management systems and certification auditing.
- An outline of the training objectives including understanding environmental management principles and assessing risks, impacts, and the effectiveness of an environmental management system.
- Guidance on transition planning including identifying gaps, developing an implementation plan, training, updating the existing system, and liaising with certification bodies.
Iso 14001 2015 transition & documentation training - swiss profile rfs 2i...Dr Steven Muru
The document provides information on a two-day training session on transitioning an environmental management system to ISO 14001:2015. It includes details on the instructor, Dr. Steven Muru, who has extensive experience in quality management systems and environmental standards. The training objectives are listed as helping participants understand environmental management principles, science, and how to assess an EMS. An overview of the key changes in ISO 14001:2015 is given, along with guidance on transition planning, timelines, and the new common framework for all ISO management system standards. Recommended transition steps are provided, with an emphasis on defining organizational context, identifying stakeholders, reviewing the EMS scope and environmental policy, aligning objectives with strategy, and assessing risks
Presentatie webinar 'Verschillen tussen de oude en nieuwe ISO 14001-norm'SCCM
De voorbereidingen van een nieuwe ISO 14001-norm zijn in volle gang. Als alles volgens plan verloopt ligt er begin 2015 een nieuwe norm. In deze presentatie legt Frans Stuyt tijdens het webinar van 25 maart 2014 uit wat de verschillen zijn tussen de oude en de nieuwe norm. Het hele webinar is terug te kijken via ons YouTube-kanaal SCCMdenhaag.
Global Manager Group provides HSE documentation kit for integrated ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 Certification. This documentation kit described list of mandatory documents like manual, procedures, audit checklist amd more requirement for Environment, Occupational, Health and Safety Management System
For more details visit our website: https://www.globalmanagergroup.com/
This document provides a list of 37 documents needed to implement an ISO 14001 environmental management system. The documents are grouped into sections related to different clauses of the ISO 14001 standard, including document control, environmental policy, determining organizational context, environmental aspects and objectives, competence and training, communication, operational control, emergency preparedness, nonconformities and corrective action, internal auditing, and management review. The list notes that some documents related to waste management, equipment calibration, and emergency response are only mandatory if the corresponding environmental aspects exist in the organization.
Environmental auditing originated in the 1970s in the US and was later adopted in the UK and other countries. It has become more proactive as organizations recognize potential benefits like market advantages, efficiency gains, and financial savings. Environmental auditing involves systematically collecting and analyzing information to assess performance against requirements, evaluate compliance with laws and policies, and measure performance against management system standards. It is an important tool that helps companies and public organizations improve their environmental management and performance over time.
ISO 14000 provides guidelines for environmental management systems. It aims to help organizations minimize how their operations negatively affect the environment and comply with applicable laws. The standard establishes procedures for organizations to identify their environmental impacts, set objectives and targets to improve, implement a plan, check performance, and review to promote continuous improvement. An effective environmental management system can help organizations reduce costs, improve efficiency, and satisfy customers and regulators.
ISO Certification 14001 Manual process PDFRaj Startup
Creating a process manual for ISO 14001 involves documenting the environmental management processes within your organization in accordance with the ISO 14001 standard. The following is a generic outline for a process manual
The document defines Wedgewood Inc.'s IT change management process, activities, and roles. It establishes a framework for managing infrastructure changes through standardized methods and procedures. The objectives are to improve service/support quality, reduce risks and costs from changes, and achieve compliance. Key aspects include a change advisory board, four-phase change lifecycle of initiate/assess, design/build, test, and deploy/validate/close, and roles such as change manager and project sponsors.
This document provides an introduction to environmental controlling and indicators. It discusses how environmental controlling can help companies achieve legal compliance, increase transparency of material and energy usage, systematically analyze optimization potentials, and continuously improve environmental impacts. Environmental controlling involves defining targets, collecting and analyzing information, planning and implementing measures, and monitoring success. Key aspects include establishing an environmental policy, clearly defining roles and responsibilities, designating an environmental representative, forming an environmental team, and developing an environmental information system using indicators to track and benchmark performance. Ratios, proportional values, and index figures are introduced as common types of indicators.
Ppqa process manual_version_2.3_430722_7Sundar Scorp
The document outlines Michigan's Process and Product Quality Assurance (PPQA) Process Manual which provides a methodology for objectively evaluating projects and ensuring compliance with the State's Systems Engineering Methodology (SEM) and Project Management Methodology (PMM). The purpose of PPQA is to provide feedback on processes, work products, and services and identify any issues of noncompliance. It involves evaluating artifacts against SEM/PMM, documenting issues, and ensuring issues are addressed. The manual provides the framework, procedures, checklists and reports for implementing PPQA for State of Michigan projects.
The document compares the quality management system requirements between the first and second editions of ISO/TS 16949. It provides a section-by-section analysis of changes made, including requirements that were removed, requirements that were moved to different sections, and changes in wording. The key changes include a stronger focus on product and process design as well as error prevention. Requirements related to supplier quality management were also strengthened, now requiring suppliers to be third-party registered to ISO 9001.
1) The document defines the process for achieving CMMI Level 2 in requirements management. It involves obtaining an understanding of requirements with stakeholders, obtaining commitment to requirements from project participants, and managing changes to requirements.
2) The process consists of 5 specific practices - obtaining an understanding of requirements, obtaining commitment to requirements, managing requirements changes, maintaining traceability of requirements, and identifying inconsistencies between project work and requirements. Each practice has associated activities and roles.
3) Implementing the requirements management process requires investment of resources, preparation of teams, and commitment from all involved to institutionalize the process.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY EVALUAITON_CONCEPTS & BEST PRACTICESCharles Xu
This document provides an overview of key concepts and best practices for energy efficiency program evaluation. It is divided into two parts. Part 1 covers general concepts such as types of evaluations, impact evaluation techniques, data sources, and the evaluation process. Part 2 focuses on specific techniques, including logic modeling, statistical billing analysis, engineering computation, sampling, measurement and verification, and determining net savings. The document aims to comprehensively yet concisely describe established theories and methodologies for evaluating the impact and effectiveness of energy efficiency programs.
The document provides a summary of the key changes between the ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system standards. Some of the main changes include a new emphasis on leadership involvement and risk-based thinking. There is also a shift to a more process-based approach and consideration of the life cycle perspective. Other enhancements include greater planning requirements, more explicit documentation rules, and strengthened monitoring and performance evaluation.
Here's a copy of DENR semi annual report (CMR). This report is submitted in compliance of ECC condition. Said report is submitted on or before July 15 (1st half) and Jan 15 (2nd half) of every year
The document provides background information on ISO 14001:2004, an international standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It discusses the history and development of EMS standards beginning in 1973. Key aspects of ISO 14001:2004 include establishing an environmental policy, identifying environmental impacts, setting objectives and targets, training employees, documenting the system, conducting management reviews, and continually improving the EMS. Certification to ISO 14001:2004 can provide benefits such as reduced waste costs, energy and material savings, and an improved public image.
The document discusses ISO 14001 environmental management systems. It provides an overview of what an EMS is, how it was created by the International Organization for Standardization, and the key elements required by ISO 14001 certification including environmental policy, planning, implementation, checking and corrective action, and management review. Benefits of an EMS include more reliable environmental performance and compliance as well as opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
Earth Day How has technology changed our life?
Thinkers/Inquiry • How has our ability to think and inquire helped to advance technology?
Vocabulary • Nature Deficit Disorder~ A condition that some people maintain is a spreading affliction especially affecting youth but also their adult counterparts, characterized by an excessive lack of familiarity with the outdoors and the natural world. • Precautionary Principle~ The approach whereby any possible risk associated with the introduction of a new technology is largely avoided, until a full understanding of its impact on health, environment and other areas is available.
What is technology? • Brainstorm a list of technology that you use everyday that your parents or grandparents did not have. • Compare your list with a partner.
Iso 14001 2015 transition & documentation training notesDr Steven Muru
The document provides information on a 2-day training session on transitioning to ISO 14001:2015 and documentation. It includes:
- Details on the training dates, presenter Dr. Steven Muru's qualifications and experience in quality management systems and certification auditing.
- An outline of the training objectives including understanding environmental management principles and assessing risks, impacts, and the effectiveness of an environmental management system.
- Guidance on transition planning including identifying gaps, developing an implementation plan, training, updating the existing system, and liaising with certification bodies.
Iso 14001 2015 transition & documentation training - swiss profile rfs 2i...Dr Steven Muru
The document provides information on a two-day training session on transitioning an environmental management system to ISO 14001:2015. It includes details on the instructor, Dr. Steven Muru, who has extensive experience in quality management systems and environmental standards. The training objectives are listed as helping participants understand environmental management principles, science, and how to assess an EMS. An overview of the key changes in ISO 14001:2015 is given, along with guidance on transition planning, timelines, and the new common framework for all ISO management system standards. Recommended transition steps are provided, with an emphasis on defining organizational context, identifying stakeholders, reviewing the EMS scope and environmental policy, aligning objectives with strategy, and assessing risks
Presentatie webinar 'Verschillen tussen de oude en nieuwe ISO 14001-norm'SCCM
De voorbereidingen van een nieuwe ISO 14001-norm zijn in volle gang. Als alles volgens plan verloopt ligt er begin 2015 een nieuwe norm. In deze presentatie legt Frans Stuyt tijdens het webinar van 25 maart 2014 uit wat de verschillen zijn tussen de oude en de nieuwe norm. Het hele webinar is terug te kijken via ons YouTube-kanaal SCCMdenhaag.
Global Manager Group provides HSE documentation kit for integrated ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 Certification. This documentation kit described list of mandatory documents like manual, procedures, audit checklist amd more requirement for Environment, Occupational, Health and Safety Management System
For more details visit our website: https://www.globalmanagergroup.com/
This document provides a list of 37 documents needed to implement an ISO 14001 environmental management system. The documents are grouped into sections related to different clauses of the ISO 14001 standard, including document control, environmental policy, determining organizational context, environmental aspects and objectives, competence and training, communication, operational control, emergency preparedness, nonconformities and corrective action, internal auditing, and management review. The list notes that some documents related to waste management, equipment calibration, and emergency response are only mandatory if the corresponding environmental aspects exist in the organization.
Environmental auditing originated in the 1970s in the US and was later adopted in the UK and other countries. It has become more proactive as organizations recognize potential benefits like market advantages, efficiency gains, and financial savings. Environmental auditing involves systematically collecting and analyzing information to assess performance against requirements, evaluate compliance with laws and policies, and measure performance against management system standards. It is an important tool that helps companies and public organizations improve their environmental management and performance over time.
ISO 14000 provides guidelines for environmental management systems. It aims to help organizations minimize how their operations negatively affect the environment and comply with applicable laws. The standard establishes procedures for organizations to identify their environmental impacts, set objectives and targets to improve, implement a plan, check performance, and review to promote continuous improvement. An effective environmental management system can help organizations reduce costs, improve efficiency, and satisfy customers and regulators.
ISO Certification 14001 Manual process PDFRaj Startup
Creating a process manual for ISO 14001 involves documenting the environmental management processes within your organization in accordance with the ISO 14001 standard. The following is a generic outline for a process manual
The document defines Wedgewood Inc.'s IT change management process, activities, and roles. It establishes a framework for managing infrastructure changes through standardized methods and procedures. The objectives are to improve service/support quality, reduce risks and costs from changes, and achieve compliance. Key aspects include a change advisory board, four-phase change lifecycle of initiate/assess, design/build, test, and deploy/validate/close, and roles such as change manager and project sponsors.
This document provides an introduction to environmental controlling and indicators. It discusses how environmental controlling can help companies achieve legal compliance, increase transparency of material and energy usage, systematically analyze optimization potentials, and continuously improve environmental impacts. Environmental controlling involves defining targets, collecting and analyzing information, planning and implementing measures, and monitoring success. Key aspects include establishing an environmental policy, clearly defining roles and responsibilities, designating an environmental representative, forming an environmental team, and developing an environmental information system using indicators to track and benchmark performance. Ratios, proportional values, and index figures are introduced as common types of indicators.
Ppqa process manual_version_2.3_430722_7Sundar Scorp
The document outlines Michigan's Process and Product Quality Assurance (PPQA) Process Manual which provides a methodology for objectively evaluating projects and ensuring compliance with the State's Systems Engineering Methodology (SEM) and Project Management Methodology (PMM). The purpose of PPQA is to provide feedback on processes, work products, and services and identify any issues of noncompliance. It involves evaluating artifacts against SEM/PMM, documenting issues, and ensuring issues are addressed. The manual provides the framework, procedures, checklists and reports for implementing PPQA for State of Michigan projects.
The document compares the quality management system requirements between the first and second editions of ISO/TS 16949. It provides a section-by-section analysis of changes made, including requirements that were removed, requirements that were moved to different sections, and changes in wording. The key changes include a stronger focus on product and process design as well as error prevention. Requirements related to supplier quality management were also strengthened, now requiring suppliers to be third-party registered to ISO 9001.
1) The document defines the process for achieving CMMI Level 2 in requirements management. It involves obtaining an understanding of requirements with stakeholders, obtaining commitment to requirements from project participants, and managing changes to requirements.
2) The process consists of 5 specific practices - obtaining an understanding of requirements, obtaining commitment to requirements, managing requirements changes, maintaining traceability of requirements, and identifying inconsistencies between project work and requirements. Each practice has associated activities and roles.
3) Implementing the requirements management process requires investment of resources, preparation of teams, and commitment from all involved to institutionalize the process.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY EVALUAITON_CONCEPTS & BEST PRACTICESCharles Xu
This document provides an overview of key concepts and best practices for energy efficiency program evaluation. It is divided into two parts. Part 1 covers general concepts such as types of evaluations, impact evaluation techniques, data sources, and the evaluation process. Part 2 focuses on specific techniques, including logic modeling, statistical billing analysis, engineering computation, sampling, measurement and verification, and determining net savings. The document aims to comprehensively yet concisely describe established theories and methodologies for evaluating the impact and effectiveness of energy efficiency programs.
The document provides a summary of the key changes between the ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system standards. Some of the main changes include a new emphasis on leadership involvement and risk-based thinking. There is also a shift to a more process-based approach and consideration of the life cycle perspective. Other enhancements include greater planning requirements, more explicit documentation rules, and strengthened monitoring and performance evaluation.
Here's a copy of DENR semi annual report (CMR). This report is submitted in compliance of ECC condition. Said report is submitted on or before July 15 (1st half) and Jan 15 (2nd half) of every year
The document provides background information on ISO 14001:2004, an international standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It discusses the history and development of EMS standards beginning in 1973. Key aspects of ISO 14001:2004 include establishing an environmental policy, identifying environmental impacts, setting objectives and targets, training employees, documenting the system, conducting management reviews, and continually improving the EMS. Certification to ISO 14001:2004 can provide benefits such as reduced waste costs, energy and material savings, and an improved public image.
The document discusses ISO 14001 environmental management systems. It provides an overview of what an EMS is, how it was created by the International Organization for Standardization, and the key elements required by ISO 14001 certification including environmental policy, planning, implementation, checking and corrective action, and management review. Benefits of an EMS include more reliable environmental performance and compliance as well as opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
Earth Day How has technology changed our life?
Thinkers/Inquiry • How has our ability to think and inquire helped to advance technology?
Vocabulary • Nature Deficit Disorder~ A condition that some people maintain is a spreading affliction especially affecting youth but also their adult counterparts, characterized by an excessive lack of familiarity with the outdoors and the natural world. • Precautionary Principle~ The approach whereby any possible risk associated with the introduction of a new technology is largely avoided, until a full understanding of its impact on health, environment and other areas is available.
What is technology? • Brainstorm a list of technology that you use everyday that your parents or grandparents did not have. • Compare your list with a partner.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Monitor indicators of genetic diversity from space using Earth Observation dataSpatial Genetics
Genetic diversity within and among populations is essential for species persistence. While targets and indicators for genetic diversity are captured in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, assessing genetic diversity across many species at national and regional scales remains challenging. Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) need accessible tools for reliable and efficient monitoring at relevant scales. Here, we describe how Earth Observation satellites (EO) make essential contributions to enable, accelerate, and improve genetic diversity monitoring and preservation. Specifically, we introduce a workflow integrating EO into existing genetic diversity monitoring strategies and present a set of examples where EO data is or can be integrated to improve assessment, monitoring, and conservation. We describe how available EO data can be integrated in innovative ways to support calculation of the genetic diversity indicators of the GBF monitoring framework and to inform management and monitoring decisions, especially in areas with limited research infrastructure or access. We also describe novel, integrative approaches to improve the indicators that can be implemented with the coming generation of EO data, and new capabilities that will provide unprecedented detail to characterize the changes to Earth’s surface and their implications for biodiversity, on a global scale.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
The modification of an existing product or the formulation of a new product to fill a newly identified market niche or customer need are both examples of product development. This study generally developed and conducted the formulation of aramang baked products enriched with malunggay conducted by the researchers. Specifically, it answered the acceptability level in terms of taste, texture, flavor, odor, and color also the overall acceptability of enriched aramang baked products. The study used the frequency distribution for evaluators to determine the acceptability of enriched aramang baked products enriched with malunggay. As per sensory evaluation conducted by the researchers, it was proven that aramang baked products enriched with malunggay was acceptable in terms of Odor, Taste, Flavor, Color, and Texture. Based on the results of sensory evaluation of enriched aramang baked products proven that three (3) treatments were all highly acceptable in terms of variable Odor, Taste, Flavor, Color and Textures conducted by the researchers.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
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Introduction to ISO 14001
Implementation
Protecting the Environment is Everyone’s
Job
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Agenda
Supplier Workbook
ISO 14001 & Environmental
Management Systems
Assessing What You Have
Management Commitment
Establishing The Approach
Planning
System Documents
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Purpose
Learning aid in visualizing EMS documents
Jump start to development & implementation
EMS Template fulfills ISO 14001 4.4.4
requirement for system documentation (i.e.,
EMS Manual)
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Presentation slides
Launch & implementation tools
EMS template (must be modified to address
local considerations)
Resources
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EMS manual & appendices - identifies EMS
documents and relationship to ISO 14001
Environmental policy
Aspects, objectives & targets
Legal & other requirements
Environmental management programs
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Structure & responsibility
Training matrix
Procedures
Work practices
Master document list
Master records list
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September 1996- ISO 14001 EMS finalized
– "Environmental Management Systems-
Specification With Guidance For Use"
International Organization For
Standardization
ISO 9001 & 9002 QMS created by same
organization
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Env. Management System (EMS): the part of
the overall management system that includes
organizational structure, planning activities,
responsibilities, practices, procedures,
processes and resources for developing,
implementing, achieving, reviewing and
maintaining the environmental policy
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Environmental Management
Representative (EMR)
Ultimate responsibility for EMS
Directs Cross Functional Team in developing,
implementing, and maintaining EMS
Reports EMS performance to management
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Cross Functional Team (CFT)
Representatives from main areas &
departments
Standing team
EMS development
Supports implementation & maintenance
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Env. Aspect: element of an organization’s
activities, products or services that can
interact with the environment
Env. Impact: any change to the environment,
whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or
partially resulting from an organization’s
activities, products or services
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Env. Objective: overall … goal, arising from
the … policy, … which is quantified where
practicable
Env. Target: detailed performance
requirement, quantified where practicable, ...
that needs to be set and met in order to
achieve ... (the stated objective) ...
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Environmental Performance: measurable
results of the environmental management
system, related to an organization's control of
its environmental aspects, based on its
environmental policy, objectives and targets
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“it is intended that the implementation of an
environmental management system
described by … (ISO 14001)… will result in
improved environmental performance”
(Annex A A.1)
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Env. Management Program: documented
plan for achieving an objective & target that
includes:
– Responsibilities
– Means
– Time frames
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E n v iro n m e n ta l
S y s te m
M a n a g e -
m e n t
R e v ie w
P la n n in g
E n v iro n -
m e n ta l
P o lic y
4 .2
Im p le -
m e n ta tio n
& O p e r a tio n
C h e c k in g
& C o rre c tiv e
A c tio n
4 .3
4 .4
4 .5
4 .6
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4 . 3
P la n n in g
E n v ir o n -
m e n t a l
P r o g r a m
E n v ir o n -
m e n t a l
A s p e c t s
O b je c t i v e s
& T a r g e t s
4 . 3 .3
4 . 3 .1
4 . 3 .4
4 . 3 .2
L e g a l
a n d O t h e r
R e q u ir e -
m e n t s
A c t iv it i e s , P r o d u c t s o r S e r v i c e s
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4.4
Implementation
and Operation
Communication
4.4.2
4.4.4
4.4.3
Training,
Awareness and
Competence
ES
Documentation
Document
Control
Operational
Control
4.4.5
4.4.6
4.4.7
Emergency
Preparedness and
Response
4.4.1
Structure
and
Responsibility
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4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
Records
Non-Conformance
& Corrective &
Preventive Action
4.5.4 4.5.1
4.5.3 4.5.2
ES
Audit
Monitoring
& Measure-
ment
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Assessing What You Have
Understand What You Should Have
Review ISO 14001 requirements
Review internal requirements
Review Ford & other requirements
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Review Internal Requirements
Corporate, Division & Plant
– Directives
– Guidelines
– Procedures
– Business Plans
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Review Ford & Other Requirements
ISO 14001 registration
Material restrictions (WSS-M99P9999-A1)
Recyclable plastic & polymeric materials (E4)
Packaging solutions
Material approval - production & non-
production
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Assessing What You Have
Review What You Do Have
Identify current management systems
(Environmental, Quality, Health & Safety,etc.)
– How were systems implemented?
– What are the system elements?
– What works & what doesn’t?
– Where are the opportunities?
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Review What You Do Have
Identify operating components
– Applicable areas & departments?
– What processes, activities & services are in
each?
– External support?
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Review What You Do Have
Document key information
– What products are made?
– What materials are used?
– What types of wastes & discharges are
generated?
– What sources of energy are required?
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Review What You Do Have
Identify regulatory compliance
permits and governmental reports
Review compliance status
Review environmental programs
– Ex.: Elimination of Hg containing lighting
Assess training & audit programs
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Review What You Do Have
Identify relevant environmental
plans & procedures
– Ex.: Spill prevention plan
– Ex.: Document control procedure
Review organizational structure &
environmental responsibilities
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Assessing What You Have
Determine Resource Needs
Resources depend on:
– Size & complexity of facility
– ISO 9001/2 registration
– Applicable environmental requirements
– Workloads
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Assessing What You Have
Determine Resource Needs
General assumptions
– Development & implementation: 10
months
– Awareness training: 45 min per employee
– Procedure training: 15 min per procedure
& employee
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Implementation Schedule
Identify main tasks to be completed and
corresponding time frames
Determine who’s doing what
Be consistent with management expectations
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Develop & Implement System
Identify what you already have & use it!
Distribute responsibilities among Cross
Functional Team (CFT) and others
CFT can’t do it all!
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Establishing The Approach
Obtain Management Approval
Obtain approvals after completing major
development & implementation milestones
Document approvals in meeting minutes
Obtain final approval of entire system
>Section 2: Launch & Implementation Tools <
>As Starting Point<
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Obtain 3rd Party Certification
Certification requires an accredited registrar
& certification audit
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Facility-
wide
Department
by
Department
A B C
Departments
Core of the EMS
Review Legal and
Other Requirements
Aspects
Legal Requirements
Evaluate for
Significance
Regulated
Potential
Release
Energy and
Business
Plan
Env. Load
Significant Aspects
Not Significant
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Categorize
Objectives and
Targets
Develop Environmental
Management Programs
“Project Plan”
Core of the EMS
Develop
Procedures and
Work Practices
l Tasks, Responsible
Parties, Time
Frames
l Operational Controls
l Monitoring and
Measurement
EMP’s
Procedures
Work Prt.1
Work Prt.2
Work Prt.3
Objectives and Targets Environmental
Management Programs
Procedures/Work
Practices
Control/
Maintain
(e.g.,
Regulatory
Compliance)
Improvement
(e.g., Energy
Reduction)
Study
(e.g.,
Feasibility
Study)
Significant
Aspects
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Environmental Aspects
ISO 14001, 4.3.1 Environmental Aspects
Organization responsible for identifying and
maintaining aspects
Include those under control or influence
Used to set environmental objectives
Information kept current
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Environmental Aspects
General trash
Spent aerosol cans
Welding fumes
Waste paint & solvents
Automotive exhaust
Paint spray emissions
Car wash water
Compressed air use
Electricity
Natural gas
Wastewater discharge
Storm water runoff
Storage tanks
Contaminated land
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Environmental Aspects
Aspect types
– Controlled
– Influenced
– Potential
– Actual
Environmental aspect categories
– Used to organize aspects
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Aspect Categories
Material use
Air emissions
Water use
Energy use
Stormwater discharges
Storage tanks
Wastewater discharges
Solid & liquid waste
Noise
Odor
Natural environment
Land condition
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Identifying Aspects
Identify all areas & departments
Identify corresponding activities,
processes & services
Use 2 to 3 people teams (1 from area or
dept.)
For each aspect category ask:
– do we have or could we have …?
Record specific aspects
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Legal & Other Requirements
ISO 14001, 4.3.2 Legal & Other Requirements
Procedure for identifying and accessing legal
& other requirements
– Federal, provincial/state,
and local regulations
– Corporate requirements
– Industry-specific requirements
Applicable to environmental aspects
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Legal & Other Requirements
EP-007 Env. Regulations and Other
Requirements
Env. coordinator maintains access to & list of:
– Federal, provincial/state & local regulations
– Other requirements
Env. coordinator communicates requirements to
applicable areas & departments
>Section 3, Tab C: Legal & Other Requirements<
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Legal & Other Requirements
EP-009 Agency Approvals
Env. coordinator & permit team
determines need for environmental permits
and develops applications
Environmental Management Representative
(EMR) communicates with regulatory agencies
EMR communicates permit issues with
management
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Environmental Legal Requirements
ASPECT REQUIREMENT
CITATION/
SOURCE
Material
Usage
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities
(CERCLA)
Hazardous Chemical Reporting: Community Right To
Know (SARA Title III)
Toxic Chemical Release Reporting: Community Right
To Know (SARA Title III)
40 CFR Part 302
40 CFR Part 370
40 CFR Part 372
>Section 3, Tab C: Legal & Other Requirements<
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Significant Aspects
Aspects that can cause a significant
change to the environment (significant impact)
Change could be negative or positive
– Example: global warming from CO2 emissions
– Example: wetland preservation
Only significant aspects are further managed
CFT evaluates aspects for significance
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Significant Aspect Criteria
EP-002 Environmental Aspects, Objectives ...
Regulated (or other requirement)
– Example: hazardous waste
Potential for release
– Example: propane from storage tank
>Section 3: EMS Template<
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Significant Aspect Criteria
EP-002 Environmental Aspects, Objectives ...
Business plan and energy usage
– Example: natural gas usage
Environmental load
– Example: plastic containers
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EP-002 Environmental Aspects, Objectives ...
Environmental load
– Toxicity
– Restricted substance
– Amounts (volume & mass of releases,
resource consumption)
– Frequency & severity
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Documentation of Aspects
EP-002 Environmental Aspects, Objectives ...
CFT identifies aspects
and significant aspects
Rationale for significance documented
Aspects reviewed every six months
Process & facility changes reviewed
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Objectives & Targets
ISO 14001, 4.3.3 Objectives and Targets
Establish and maintain objectives & targets
Must consider:
– Legal & other requirements
– Significant env. aspects
– Technological options
– Financial, operational & bus.requirements
– Views of interested parties
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Objective Categories
EP-002 Environmental Aspects, Objectives ...
Objectives & targets
established for all significant aspects
CFT reviews performance of objectives &
targets every 6 months
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Objective Categories
EP-002 Environmental Aspects, Objectives ...
Control/Maintain
– Maintain existing program
Improve
– Reduce usage
Investigate/Study
– Study the feasibility
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Objectives & Targets
Objective- an environmental goal
– e.g., Reduce energy
– e.g., Maintain regulatory compliance
– e.g., Study material substitution
Target- amount & when goal will be met
– e.g.,10%, rate basis, from 1994 by 2002
– e.g., Ongoing
– e.g., Complete by Jan. 2001
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Aspects, Objectives & Targets
Example Forms
Example No. 1
– Environmental Aspects
Example No. 2
– Environmental Aspects, Objectives & Targets
Example No. 3
– Environmental Aspects, Objectives and Targets
Example No. 4
– Significant Aspects Summary, Operational Controls
>Section 3, Tab B: Aspects, Objectives & Targets<
4 3 2 1
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Environmental Policy
ISO 14001, 4.2 Environmental Policy
Appropriate to the nature, scale &
environmental impacts of activities,
products, or services
Commitment to continual improvement &
prevention of pollution
Commitment to comply with regulations &
other requirements
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Environmental Policy
ISO 14001, 4.2 Environmental Policy
Provides the framework for setting &
reviewing environmental objectives & targets
Documented, implemented and maintained
Communicated to all employees
Available to the public
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Environmental Policy
Contents
Header with facility name
Intro explaining what facility does
Inclusion of the 4 commitments & other
requirements
General objectives established at facility
Authorizing signature & date
>Section 3, Tab A: Policy<
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Environmental Management
Programs
ISO 14001, 4.3.4 Env. Management Programs
Establish & maintain programs
for achieving objectives and targets
Identify means, responsibilities and
timeframes
Review new projects or changes for
applicability to existing programs
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Example Programs
Example No. 1
– Regulatory Compliance Program
Example No. 2
– Managed Material Program
Example No. 3
– Reduce Energy Program
Example No. 4
– Waste Minimization Program
>Section 3, Tab D: Management Programs<
4 3 2 1
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Programs
EP-002 Environmental Aspects, Objectives ...
EMPs should be created to address:
– Pollution prevention/Waste minimization
– Energy management
– Materials management
– Compliance assurance
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System Documents
>Section 3 of Workbook<
SYSTEM
PROCEDURES
OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURES
WORK
PRACTICES
POLICY
ASPECTS
OBJ. & TARGETS
PROGRAMS
ORGANIZATIONAL
CHART
ROLES &
RESPONSIBILITIES
LEGAL
REQUIREMENTS
TRAINING
MATRIX
MASTER
DOCUMENT
LIST
MASTER
RECORDS
LIST
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EMS Documentation
ISO 14001, 4.4.4 EMS Documentation
Maintain & describe core elements of the
EMS
– Paper or electronic form
Provide direction to related documentation
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EMS Documentation
EMS manual
Environmental Policy
Roles &
responsibilities
Legal & other
requirements
Aspects
Objectives & targets
EMPs
Training matrix
Procedures & forms
Work practices
Master document list
Master records list
References
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EMS Template - Procedures
No. Title
ISO
14001
EP-001 Formatting Environmental
Procedures, Work Practices
and Forms
N/A
EP-002 Environmental Aspects,
Objectives and Targets, and
Management Programs
4.3.1
4.3.3
4.3.4
EP-003 Environmental Management
System and Regulatory
Compliance Audits
4.5.4
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No. Title
ISO
14001
EP-004 Non-Conformance and
Corrective and Preventive
Action
4.5.2
EP-005 Environmental Management
System Management Review
4.6
EP-006 Emergency Preparedness and
Response
4.4.7
EP-007 Environmental Regulations
and Other Requirements
4.3.2
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No. Title
ISO
14001
EP-008 Environmental Review of
Projects
4.3.1
EP-009 Agency Approvals 4.4.6
EP-010 Environmental
Communication
4.4.3
EP-011 Contractor Control 4.4.6
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No. Title
ISO
14001
EP-012 Environmental Document
Control
4.4.5
EP-013 Environmental Records 4.5.3
EP-014 Environmental Training and
Awareness
4.4.2
EP-015 Monitoring and Measurement 4.5.1
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Document Control
P r o c e d u r e
W I
W I
W I
D o c u m e n t C o n tr o l E n s u r e s
T h a t O n ly A p p r o v e d
D o c u m e n ts A re A v a ila b le F o r
U s e
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Document Control
ISO 14001, 4.4.5 Document Control
Develop procedure to control documents
– Can be located
– Reviewed, revised, & approved
– Current versions available
– Obsolete documents properly handled
– Legible, dated, identifiable, and maintained
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Document Control
EP-012 Environmental Document Control
EMR or designee maintains master
documents & issues controlled copies
CFT reviews & approves changes to EMS
documents
Documents marked “Controlled Document”
Documents available where needed
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Records
ISO 14001, 4.5.3 Records
Procedure for records management
Records must be legible, identifiable, &
traceable to the activity, product, or service
Protected against damage, deterioration, or
loss
Retained for a specified period
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Records
EP-013 Environmental Records
Records retained as specified in Index of
Environmental Records
Retention consistent with legal & other
requirements
Responsible personnel access master list of
records relevant to their area or department
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Index of Environmental
Records
>Section 3, Tab H: Master Records List<
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Operational Controls
ISO 14001, 4.4.6 Operational Controls
Identify operations & activities
associated with significant aspects
Procedure needed where absence could lead
to deviations from policy, objectives & targets
Communicate procedures to contractors
where applicable
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Operational Controls
Types of Operational Controls
Operational procedures
Work practices
EMPs
Permits/Legal & other requirements
Visual aids
Manuals & plans
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Monitoring & Measurement
ISO 14001, 4.5.1 Monitoring & Measurement
Procedure(s) to monitor
& measure key
characteristics of processes & activities
Record information to track performance
Calibration procedures
Procedure for regulatory compliance audits
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Monitoring & Measurement
ISO 14001, 4.5.1 Monitoring & Measurement
Key characteristics associated
with significant aspects
– volumes (e.g., gallons of spent paint)
– weights (e.g., tons of metal scrap)
– rates (e.g., number of car repairs per day)
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Monitoring & Measurement
EP-015 Monitoring & Measurement
Internal audits monitor
conformance to objectives & targets
Environmental performance monitored per
Env. Management Programs (EMPs)
Operational controls monitored per EMPs,
procedures, work practices & visual aids
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Monitoring & Measurement
EP-015 Monitoring & Measurement
Calibrate per manufacture’s
recommendations or at least annually
Calibration & maintenance addressed in
maintenance program or work practices
Area/Department list of equipment to be
calibrated & frequency
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Training
ISO 14001, 4.4.2 Training, Awareness &
Competence
Identify training needs
Establish training procedures
– Importance of conformance
– Consequences of departure from procedures
Personnel competent by education, training,
and/or experience
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Training
EP-014 Environmental Training and Awareness
Training department completes Training Needs
Analysis (TNA) and training schedule, reviews at
least annually and revises as necessary
Permanent on-site contractors included in
training program
Training records maintained by Training dept.
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Training
Training Needs Matrix
Environmental Courses
Procedures and Work Instructions by Area /
Department
>Section 3, Tab F: Training Matrix<
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Communications
ISO 14001, 4.4.3 Communications
Procedure for internal and
external communications
Between various levels and functions
Document & respond to external
communications (e.g., requests for info)
Record decision for external communication
of significant aspects
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Communications
EP-010 Environmental Communication
CFT communicates employee
concerns to management
Area/Dept. managers communicate legal &
other changes to employees
HR Manager and EMR involved in external
communication with interested parties
Communications documented
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Emergency Preparedness &
Response
ISO 14001, 4.4.7 Emergency Prep. &
Response
Procedure(s) to identify potential
& respond to accidents & emergencies
Focus on prevention & mitigation
Process for review and modification
Periodically test procedures, where needed
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Emergency Preparedness &
Response
EP-006 Emergency Prep. & Response
CFT identifies potential
incidents semi-annually
Emergency Response Coordinator develops
and maintains emergency response
methods
Methods tested at least annually
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Emergency Preparedness &
Response
EP-006 Emergency Prep. & Response
Response activities conducted
within bounds of training, procedures
and regulatory expectations
Corrective & preventative actions initiated
following incidents & emergencies
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Env. Review of Projects
EP-008 Env. Review of Projects
Initiating Activity completes
Env. Checklist with appropriation request
EMR reviews request & checklist
EMR or designee identifies aspects
Environmental issues resolved with Initiating
Activity
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Contractor Control
EP-011 Contractor Control
Facility provides information to
contractors to ensure awareness of EMS
Contractors submit Method Statements to
Initiating Activity prior to working on-site
Contractors conform to EMS requirements,
ensure staff awareness & maintain records
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EMS Audits
ISO 14001, 4.5.4 EMS Audits
Procedure to determine conformance to ISO
14001 requirements & planned arrangements
Audits prove conformance
Results reported to management
Audit schedule based on importance &
results of previous audits
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Types of Audits
1st Party - Conducted by facility staff
2nd Party - Conducted by personnel
not associated with facility (e.g., corporate
staff, consultant)
3rd Party - Conducted by registrar or
regulatory authority
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EMS Audits
EP-003 EMS & Regulatory Compliance Audits
Quality Manager responsible for EMS audits
Audit team independent of area being audited
EMR responsible for compliance audits
Nonconformances recorded on Corrective
and Preventative Action Requests (CARs)
Open CARs reported to management
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Nonconformance & Corrective
And Preventive Action
ISO 14001, 4.5.2 Nonconformance and
Corrective and Preventive Action
Procedure for handling
& investigating nonconformances
Mitigate impacts and correct & prevent
problems
Modify procedures, as applicable
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Nonconformance & Corrective
And Preventive Action
EP-004 Nonconformance and Corrective ...
Response to nonconformances
and noncompliances:
– ID root cause
– Determine corrective & preventative actions
– Implement actions & verity effectiveness
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Nonconformance & Corrective
And Preventive Action
EP-004 Nonconformance and Corrective ...
Nonconformances and noncompliances
identified outside audit process
Quality Manager creates Corrective and
Preventative Action Requests (CARs) for
nonconformances, as appropriate
EMR creates CARs for noncompliances
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Management Review
ISO 14001, 4.6 Management Review
Top management (i.e., facility/
plant management) reviews
suitability of EMS at defined intervals
Comprehensive & documented review
Assess the need for changes to EMS in-line
with commitment to continual improvement
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Management Review
EP-005 EMS Management Review
Management reviews EMS annually
EMR reports on EMS performance
Corrective actions assigned to responsible
managers
Meeting records maintained by EMR
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Registration Process
Certification Audit
– Pre-assessment review
– Main audit
Surveillance audits
Re-certification audit
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Registration Process
Certification Audit
Main audit
– Major & minor nonconformances
Auditors recommend, Registrar decides
Certificate of registration good for 3 years -
maybe
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Registration Process
Surveillance Audits
At least annually
Proof of continual EMS improvement
Look for systemic problems
Major nonconformance could effect
re-certification
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Registration Process
Re-Certification Audits
Every three years by Registrar’s
auditors
Same approach as Certification Audit
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Protecting the Environment is
Everyone’s Job,
And So Is Maintaining the EMS!