ISO 14001:2004Environmental Management

System

Organization and Environment

INPUTSMaterials:Raw materialsAuxiliaryBy-ProductsProductsWater

Air

Energy

OUTPUTSProducts

Wastes

DischargesEmissionsResidual Energy

Noise

Prevents pollution Minimizes waste Reduces the impact of waste Recycling of materials Avoids the use of harmful substances Educates employees, customers and suppliers’

Aims of Environmental Management

The goal of sustainable development: "…completes and reinforces our body of environmental legislation where there are gaps and takes forward the implementation of our directives…does more in terms of mobilizing stakeholders for the environment and 'greening' the market".

Why EMS?

Reduced Cost Risk Minimization Improvements In Efficiency Increased Competitiveness Business Management. Improved Ability to Comply Improve Relations Involvement Of Employees

The benefits of implementing an EMS

Plan

Do

Check

Act

EMS Model

EMS Eleme

nts

Policy

Planning

Implementation and Operation

Checking and

Corrective Actions

Management Review

The Five Major Elements Of The EMS

Environmental Management System14000:2004

Requirements

Monitoring and

measurement

Nonconformance

and corrective

and preventive

action

Records

EMS audit

Management Review

Checking and

corrective action

Implementation and

operation

Structure and

responsibility

Training awareness

and competenceCommunicati

on

EMS documentati

on

Operational control

Emergency preparednes

s and response

Environmental aspects

Legal and other

requirements

Objectives and targetsEnvironme

ntal Manageme

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s

PlanningEnvironmental policy

General requiremen

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Environmental Management

System Requirements

Acts as the driving force for implementing and improving the organization’s environmental management system.

Provides a framework for action and for the setting of its environmental objectives and targets.

Ensure success. Sets the principles of action for an organization. Establishes goals for environmental performance

Purpose of Environmental Policy

Specifications of the Environmental Aspects Aspects are “cause”, impact is the “effect” Control and influence of aspects is a factor

Aspects can be: direct or indirect normal, abnormal, or emergency past, present, or future

Aspects address not only waste stream, but resource consumption, energy, and other “non-traditional” factors (noise, odor, visual).

Environmental Aspects

Targets and Objectives may include some or all of the following concerns: Reduction of waste generation, Resource depletion, Pollution prevention, Environmental product design parameters,

Environmental impacts of suppliers and subcontractors activities. New issues are

identified.

Initial objectives are met.

Financial, operational and business requirements change.

Other indicators become measurable through research or technology

Objectives and Targets and Program

Develop procedures for controlling key activities and operations that are associated with Significant Aspects.

Ensure employees are trained on these procedures. Ensure that these procedures cover all normal and

abnormal operating conditions, including emergencies.

Operational Controls can be of three basic types: Those activities assigned to prevent pollution or conserve

resources.

Compliance management activities

Strategic Environmental Management activities

Operational Control

Examples of Activities and Operations that Might Require Operational Controls: Management/Disposal Of Wastes Approval Of New Chemicals Storage & Handling Of Raw Materials And Chemicals

Wastewater Treatment Operation Of Paint Line Operating Of Plating System Management Of Contractors

Operational Control

Planning for emergencies should include: An emergency assessment process, Preventive measures, Organizational responsibilities, Listing key personnel Defining emergency services and their capabilities, Communication plans, Actions to take in the event of emergencies, Hazardous material information, training, planning and

practicing in the event of a release.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

The Corrective Actions The Preventive Actions Procedures for inquiry and corrective measures are:

Determine the cause Decide if immediate action is required Decide which action should be taken Take action to lower the risks to acceptable levels Check to see if measures are effective Record shortcoming of Corrective Actions Record changes in procedures required to avoid duplication

Nonconformance and Corrective and Preventive

Actions

Steps to develop a Corrective Action program: The MR should review and record pertinent EMS

performance information with management and employees alike.

Preventative action results from the analysis of data. This portion of the system will be the basis for tracking and

recognizing opportunities for continuous improvement

Nonconformance and Corrective and Preventive

Actions

Records should include details of: Nonconformance and corrective actions, Records of regulatory violations and corrective actions, Incident reports and follow-ups, Complaints and responses, Supplier and contractor information, inspection and Maintenance records, MSDS, and Monitoring data.

Records

Identify all environmental information What are your organization’s capabilities for

maintaining these records? Can you easily retrieve any records that are centrally

important? Are your records safe?

Records

To determine whether or not the EMS:• Conforms to planned arrangements for environmental

management including the requirements of this international standard; and

• has been properly implemented and maintained; and

To provide information on the results of the audits to management.

Internal Audits: Why EMS audits

This requirement means that The organization shall: Have procedures governing audits and follow-up actions Operate a comprehensive system of audits Plan its audits Document its audits Demonstrate that EMS activities comply with planned arrangements Determine that the EMS has been properly implemented and

maintained Schedule audits on the basis of the status and importance of the activity Record results

Internal Audits: Why EMS audits

The agenda should include review of instances of: nonconformance Corrective Actions Continuous improvements associated with the EMS results of compliance EMS Audits complaints results of any pollution prevention programs waste minimization programs Summation of Measurement and Monitoring results.

Management Review