7 steps in handling waste according to ISO 14001
What is waste management? There is more to waste management than collecting rubbish and dumping it at a landfill. Businesses...
What is waste management? There is more to waste management than collecting rubbish and dumping it at a landfill. Businesses routinely use hazardous materials that, when improperly handled, pose a threat to human health and...
Should you use a risk register for the ISO 14001 EMS?
One of the key elements of the ISO 14001:2015 standard involves risk and opportunity. Previously, in the article The role...
One of the key elements of the ISO 14001:2015 standard involves risk and opportunity. Previously, in the article The role of risk management in the ISO 14001:2015 standard, we considered exactly what the standard prescribes...
To what extent should top management be involved in your EMS after the implementation?
The ISO 14001:2015 standard saw increased and more specific leadership requirements, which we examined in the article How to demonstrate...
The ISO 14001:2015 standard saw increased and more specific leadership requirements, which we examined in the article How to demonstrate leadership according to ISO 14001:2015. However, most people who have responsibilities for the activities related...
How to manage and record change in your EMS according to ISO 14001
One of the critical parts of administrating an ISO 14001 certified EMS (Environmental Management System) is the management and recording...
One of the critical parts of administrating an ISO 14001 certified EMS (Environmental Management System) is the management and recording of change. Change will occur all throughout the lifecycle of your EMS, whether that is...
ISO 14001 Case study: Practical approach for EMS communication
Communication is one of the most critical aspects of operating an effective Environmental Management System (EMS). When communication is ineffective...
Communication is one of the most critical aspects of operating an effective Environmental Management System (EMS). When communication is ineffective or even missing, performance can soon suffer, as both strategic and project level direction can...
How to measure the effectiveness of your EMS according to ISO 14001:2015
If your organization operates an EMS (Environmental Management System), then you will be aware of the effect that its results...
If your organization operates an EMS (Environmental Management System), then you will be aware of the effect that its results have both on company performance and the greater environment itself. If you are certified, or...