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 effective environmental management systems In today’s world, you must be environmentally aware

- 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 How Standard came to be--Part maker in Europe wanted to sell bolts to OEM--Bolts were more expensive due to environmental concerns

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

Documentation Structure

Typical History of ISO 14000 Formal decision made Steering Committee formed to determine budget, course of action etc. Gap Analysis conducted Certification awarded

What’s your part in this?

Read the Policy “It is NISSAN’s policy to be responsible and pro-active in Environmental Issues.”

“It is your companies Policy to be responsible and proactive in environmental issues……..”

Know How to Navigate any computerized procedures

What are the Environmental Aspects of your job? What is an “Aspect”? Paper Electricity Computer Monitors Batteries Toner Cartridges

What are your responsibilities under our Environmental Procedures? Managers are more responsible than Technical folks

Your Responsibilities XXXX 4.2 -1 Training XXXX 4.6 -1 Environmental Instructions

All companies must have one Who is the EMR? All companies must have one

Which Environmental Instructions apply to your job? Refer to ISO intranet- Admin area has very few compared to plant

What are the potential impacts of not doing your job correctly?

How do you know that you are doing your job correctly? SOS Sheets- Job Instructions

What Targets and Objectives have been established for your area? List

Targets & Objectives 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

Ext. 1234 or 5678 from any in-plant phone for emergencies. Spills/ Emergencies Ext. 1234 or 5678 from any in-plant phone for emergencies. Ext 9101 for water spills

All chemicals must be pre-approved For questions- call ext.4444