This is the do-it-yourself manual, with steps to success and simple explanatory notes, designed for real companies. "ISO 14001 Environmental Certification Step by Step" has been written with smaller companies especially in mind. Dr. A.J. Edwards explains how to achieve the ISO 14001 standard, aided by resources freely available from the accompanying website, including a sample manual and detailed sample registers and procedures. Together, these provide a quick and straightforward guide to achieving the requirements of ISO 14001 Environmental Certification. This revised edition has been updated to cover the latest developments in the interpretation of the standard, plus changes in related legislation, such as the EU's Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), Control of Pollution regulations, Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations, Landfill charges, Pollution Prevention and Control, and Asbestos Regulations. In addition, the new ISO 19011:2002 standard for auditing is reflected in the book, as are approaches to phased introduction of ISO 14001. Many organisations working towards ISO 14001 already possess ISO 9000 registration, or choose to achieve ISO 14001 and ISO 9000 simultaneously as an integrated system. To prevent duplication, "ISO 14001 Environmental Certification Step by Step" includes cross-referencing of ISO 14001 requirements to the relevant procedures in the Quality System. It is supported by downloadable forms and procedures.
Preface to the revised edition
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the author
1 Introduction to environmental management 1
2 The global perspective 4
3 Brief history of environmental standards 8
4 Introduction to ISO 14001 9
5 Planning the project 14
6 Policy and planning 24
7 Implementation and operation 31
8 Checking, corrective action and management review 37
9 The Environmental Management Manual (Step 7) 41
10 The launch (Step 8) 44
11 Internal environmental auditing (Step 9) 47
12 Assessment (Step 10) 51
13 EMAS 57
14 Final thoughts 59
App. A Briefing notes for toolbox talks 61
App. B Aspects checklist 62
App. C Regulations checklist 64
App. D Useful information 68
App. E UKAS accredited environmental certification bodies 71
App. F: Glossary 74
Registers of Environmental Aspects and Environmental Legislation 77
Operating Procedures 141
Environmental Management Manual 223
Index