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What is ISO 14001 Manual and Its Objectives

Author: John Villiers
by John Villiers
Posted: Jan 16, 2016

ISO 14001 Manual defines how the environmental management system (EMS) was established and how it will be documented, implemented and maintained at all relevant levels of the organization. Manual ISO 14001 identifies all relevant documents to the EMS. A copy of EMS documents, other than visual aids and records, can be obtained by the representative of environmental management.

A description of the main elements of the EMS is the main purpose of the documentation should contain in this document the Environmental manual. Documents and records required by the ISO 14001 standard and also the documents and records that are necessary for the planning, operation and control of processes that relate to its significant environmental aspects are identified as health records and environmental safety and stored on the internal server. The interaction of key processes, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 are documented in the company's quality manual and set in this EMS manual.

ISO 14001 Manual will help those who are involved in the implementation, maintenance and improvement of our performance and aid in the management of the system daily. A copy of this Environmental management system manual is available on the intranet with a copy of the environmental policy document. Such Ready made ISO 14001 Manual is also used for external purposes such as third party audits and provides customers with information about the environmental system in place covert manufacture.

Key Objectives OF ISO 14001 Manual

  • To achieve good environmental standards in all activities, including reduction, reuse, recycling and disposal of waste.
  • To make economic use of energy, water and transport use to reduce waste in all aspects of the business function.
  • To regularly assess the environmental impact resulting from business operations and best practices remain in full knowledge or recognized.
  • To communicate this Environmental Policy and Action Plan updates to all stakeholders, including customers, suppliers and employees, encouraging their active involvement in environmental issues.

The Environmental Manual is subject to review once a year or when necessary. It should be major changes in policies, organization and responsibilities of the organization during the year, the relevant sections of the manual will be reviewed at the time by the amendments issued under the procedure established document control.

About the Author

John Villiers has published many articles regarding ISO Certification. John has rich experience as a online publisher and prepared various Certification documents as per ISO guideline since large amount of years in his professional career.

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