An Implementation Guide for Small & Medium-Sized Organizations

Content :

Introduction . I

Section I: Why Your Organization Should Have an EMS……………… 3
Section 2: Key EMS Concepts ………………………………………..6
Section 3: Step-by-Step Action Plan …………………………………..8
Section 4: Key Elements of an EMS II
Section 5: The Registration Process ……………………………………56
Section 6: Sources of Assistance ………………………………………63

Appendices

Appendix A - Case Studies
Milan Screw Products ………………………………………………..65
Hach Company ………………………………………………………70
Appendix B - Background on ISO 14000 and Other EMS Standards ….75
Appendix C - Sources of Information and Other Contacts ……………..80
Glossary of Acronyms ………………………………………………..89
Bibliography ………………………………………………………….90
Appendix D - Tool Kit
Sample Environmental Policies ………………………………………..92
Sample Process Flow Chart ………………………………………….96

Descriptions of Environmental Aspect Identification Techniques ……….98
Sample Procedure: Environmental Aspects Identification ……………..100
Resources for Tracking Environmental Laws and Regulations …………104
Sample Procedure: Tracking Environmental Laws and Regulations ……106
Worksheet: Setting Objectives and Targets ……………………………109
Sample Procedure: Setting Objectives and Targets ……………………113
Sample Tool: Environmental Management Program ……………………116
Sample Schedule for EMS Action Plan ………………………………118
Responsibility Matrix …………………………………………………120
Environmental Training Log ……………………………………………123
Sample Procedure: Internal Communications……………………………125
Sample Procedure: Communications with External Parties ………………128
Sample Document Index ………………………………………………131
Outline of Sample EMS Manual, Other Documents ……………………133
Sample Procedure: Document Control …………………………………135
Sample Procedure: Corrective Action (Includes Tracking Log) …………139
Environmental Records Organizer ………………………………………144
Sample Procedure: EMS Audits ………………………………………..148
Sample Procedure: Management Review ……………………………….154