About ISO 14001:2004 Standards

The ISO 14001 aims to reduce the environmental carbon footprints that many businesses leave behind today because of not taking the right steps to be environmental sustainable. This standard promotes the decrease in the waste of necessary business resources and also reduces the pollution that can sometimes be a by product of a business.

About ISO 14001

The most updated version of the ISO 14001 was released in the year 2004 by the International Organisation of Standardization (ISO), which was attended by members from all the committees from around the world. In order for a company to be awarded the ISO 14001 standard certificate, an external auditor has to audit the company by an audit body that has been accredited by an accreditation body. The certification auditors are required to be accredited by the International Registrar of Certification Auditor and the certification body has to be accredited by the Registrar Accreditation Board in the USA or by the National Accreditation Board in Ireland.

The structure of ISO 14001 is very much like the ISO 9000, which is management standard, so these two standards can be implemented side by side to achieve the best results. As a part of the ISO 14000 family, which deals with different aspects of environmental issues, ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 14002 deal with environmental management system (EMS). ISO 14001 gives the requirements for the

EMS and ISO 14002 gives the basic guidelines for EMS.

Environmental Management System with ISO 14001:2004

The EMS, as per the requirements of the ISO 14001, enables the company, may it be of any size, location and income to:

• It helps the company improve its environmental strategy and this positively affects their environmental performance.
• It helps in identifying and controlling the environmental impact that the activities, services or products of the company might have.
• And it helps in carrying out a systematic approach to set environmental targets and objectives, to achieve these and also to demonstrate that they have been achieved.

How does it work?

ISO 14001 does not specify or chalk out a definite level that each business has to reach. If the performance was determined, then it would have to be done for every specific business. But that is not how it works and has a very different approach, like:

• The ISO has various standards dealing with environmental issues. ISO 14001 deals with a framework provided for a strategic and holistic approach to the businesses environmental policy, actions and plans.
• It gives the general requirements for the EMS.
• This also states the reference to the communication requirements for the communication of the environmental management issues between the company, stakeholders, the public and the regulators.
• As these standards are not company specific, any and every business can undertake them as long as they are dedicated to the continued and improved environmental performance and they have a commitment to comply with the set norms.

ISO 9001 Standards Gap Analysis

One of the first steps in implementing ISO 9000 is to perform a gap analysis. This is the technical name for an initial comparison of the Quality Management System to the ISO 9001:2008 Standard. The goal in find the gap between the standard and the QMS. The Gap Analysis will establish the scope of the implementation project and will therefore be important information for determining the amount of resources that will be required to complete the project in the given timeline.
Typically the gap analysis is based on a Gap Analysis checklist. These can be purchased from several different sources on the web ( like theISOstore.com). A second option is to use the internal audit checklist from this web site as a gap analysis checklist. Either way, the key to have a list of questions based on the standard that will uncover any weaknesses in the QMS before the project begins.
Gap Analysis Auditors
Performing gap analysis is best done by someone who is familiar with the ISO 9001 standard. If the company has no one with this experience, then consider outside training for the person who will be the lead internal auditor. Without grasping the goals behind the standard, you and your company can waste a lot of time improperly documenting flaws and over engineering solutions.
Performing a Gap Analysis
I recommend performing a basic ISO 9000 awareness training before the gap analysis. The awareness training will help reduce fear or resistance to the change that sometimes comes with a large company wide project. Once everyone understands the goals of the ISO project and is ready to be audited, start the gap analysis in sections. Covering sections 4,5,6,7 and 8 all in one audit is a mind melting experience. Start with section 4 to see how fast you can properly document the a section. Then schedule the remaining section based on your experience.
As you go through each section, you will either find that a system is already in place that meets the requirements of the ISO9001 standard or you will write a finding for that section. If you find that the system is in place, simply log the document numbers on the gap analysis sheet and move on. If you find that a large portions of the quality systems are missing, then you can write the equivalent of a major finding with a larger scope and not waste too much time listing every detail of what is missing.
How to use the result of the gap analysis
Once you have completed the gap analysis, you will have a list of missing or under-developed documents, records and systems. If you use the checklist from this web site, the result of the gap analysis will be a list of individual item that must be corrected. If the check sheet said “what document is used to the describe record retention?” and you found no document, then the document should be created. Once you feel that everything is in place, then you will want to repeat the audit to confirm that you can answer every question on the internal audit checklist with a positive response.
If the gap analysis show that your systems are in relatively good shape with some area for improvement, then I would make the gap analysis the first record in your internal audit notebook. This will help build a history of audits. If the gap analysis shows major flaws, you may want to fix them and then perform an internal audit as the first record to meet your internal auditing requirements. External auditor will frequently look at your internal auditing records to see if there are any blatant problems with the QMS, so don’t make their job too easy.

Business benefits of ISO 14001 Standards

Business benefits of ISO 14001 Standards

Any manager will try to avoid pollution that could cost the company a fine for infringing environmental legislation. But better managers will agree that doing only just enough to keep the company out of trouble with government inspectors is a rather weak and reactive approach to business in today’s increasingly environment-conscious world.
There is a better way. The ISO 14000 way. The ISO 14000 standards are practical tools for the manager who is not satisfied with mere compliance with legislation – which may be perceived as a cost of doing business. They’re for the proactive manager with the breadth of vision to understand that implementing a strategic approach can bring return on investment in environmentrelated measures. Implementing an ISO 14000-basedenvironmental management system, and using other tools from the ISO 14000 family, will give you far more than just confidence that you are complying with legislation.
The ISO 14000 approach forces you to take a hard look at all areas where your business has an environmental impact. And this systematic approach can lead to benefits like the following:
a. Reduced cost of waste managementb. Savings in consumption of energy and materialsc. Lower distribution costsd. Improved corporate image among regulators, customers and the publice. Framework for continuous improvement of your environmental performance.
The manager who is “too busy managing the business” to listen to good senseabout environmental management could actually be costing the business plenty. Just think, for example, of the lost opportunities for achieving benefits like those above.
The ISO 14000 standards are management tools that will help your businessachieve environmental goals that go way beyond acquiring a mere “green sheen”.

ISO 14001:2004 Training DVD

ISO 14001:2004 Training DVD

ISO 14001:2004 Training DVD

Global warming, ozone depletion, pollution and extinction of numerous species of animals. These are just a few of the environmental issues that the world faces, in the name of development. As responsible corporate citizens, companies can play their part in preserving our natural environment for our next generation by implementing ISO 14001:2004 Standards – Environmental Management System.

So, what is ISO 14001:2004 Standards – Environmental Management System? What is the requirement of the ISO 14001 standards? What is the content of Environmental Management System? What are the steps in implementing ISO 14001:204 Standards – Environmental Management System? You will find the answers in this “ISO 14001:2004 Standards – Environmental Management System” DVD.

The “ISO 14001:2004 Standards – Environmental Management System” DVD will elaborate in details on:

1. Introduction to ISO 14001:2004 Standards – Environmental Management System.
2. The history & origin of the standards.
3. Requirement of ISO 14001:2004 Standards.
4. Contents Of ISO 14001:2004 Standards.
5. ISO 14001:2004 Implementation Steps & Checklist.

No matter how simple or complex the business, each can benefit from the implementation of a management system based on ISO 14001:2004. This international standard has as its focus the prevention of pollution, accomplished by a teamwork approach to identifying those aspects of the organizations processes that have the potential for harming the environment and the development of ways to reduce or prevent this harm.

In the process, many organizations have found ways to reduce costs by elimination of scrap, changes to their waste disposal processes or reduced use of natural resources. It is the application of the system approach that has proven to be successful. And, once the system is in place, it is logical and beneficial to have that system certified and registered. This provides added assurance that the management system remains effective and also provides public recognition to numerous stakeholders that your organization is committed to the prevention of pollution.

ISO 9000 Standards Training DVD

ISO 9000 Standards Training DVD
The major reasons that company leadership or management decides to seek ISO 9000 certification are to gain continued or increased business and to maintain effective operations.

A company can maintain a relationship with customers, as well as get increased business through complying to the ISO 900 standards or becoming certified. This comes from satisfying customer demands, the desire for European business, and to advertise.

The Introduction to ISO 9001:2008 DVD covers 3 major areas, which will help companies in the process of implementing ISO 9000 Standards. It consists of:

First, to describe some basic information on ISO 9000 Standards. It will specifically refer to ISO 9001:2008 Standards. The video will explained on topic like what is ISO 9000 Standards, The origin, history & evolution, Series of ISO 9000, version & certification in ISO 9000 Standards.

Then, the DVD will go into the introduction on quality management. It will explained on topics like what is quality, quality characteristic, quality management, Quality Management Principles, ISO 9000 vs. Quality, what is Quality Management System & etc.

Finally, the DVD will technically highlight the requirement of Quality Management System in ISO 9001:2008. It also going through in details the steps in implementing Quality Management System in ISO 9001:2008.

Evaluation of Compliance In ISO 14001 Standards

Evaluation of Compliance In ISO 14001 Standards

Save The Environment - Implement ISO 14001 Standards

Save The Environment - Implement ISO 14001 Standards