ISO Overview

What is ISO 14000? n ISO is a series of environmental Management standards n The standards were designed to help companies - Develop effective effective - Develop effective effective environmental management environmental management systems systems

- Improve environmental performance - Demonstrate sound environmental management practices 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 documents

n ISO A specification standard that cites requirements for implementing and maintaining EMS. Organizations become registered to this standard. n ISO Guidance document

Links between ISO 9000 and ISO n Both are voluntary standards. n Both are management standards- do not establish required performance levels. n Both are designed for internal use- registration requires a third-party audit. n Both are generic in nature so that they can be applied across the board to organizations of all types and sizes.

Benefits of ISO n Helps organizations meet and maintain regulatory and legislative requirements n Minimizes the environmental impact of products, activities, and resources. n Promotes environmental awareness

Documentation Structure

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

What’s your part in this?

Read the Policy

“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 are your responsibilities under our Environmental Procedures?

Your Responsibilities n XXXX Training n XXXX Environmental Instructions

Who is the EMR? All companies must have one

Which Environmental Instructions apply to your job?

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

How do you know that you are doing your job correctly?

What Targets and Objectives have been established for your area?

Targets & Objectives n Reduce waste generation by recycling n Reduce energy consumption by use of alternative lighting n reduce energy consumption by reduction of compressed air leaks n Improve chemical management system software n Improve management of Industrial Wastewater n Improve hazwaste management through solvent recovery

Spills/ Emergencies Ext 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