An organization that established the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System has ensured compliance with environmental regulations, prepared for risks related to environmental pollution, taken precautions against possible emergencies and accidents, evaluated the environmental impacts of its activities and controlled the significant environmental impacts. It continuously improves its performance in terms of reducing the amount of waste and efficient use of natural resources. It has met its expectations from both the community and the customers on environmental issues.
Ancak ISO 14001. Establishing the Environmental Management System It's not that easy. It is necessary to go through certain stages.
Determining the current situation
The first thing to be done for an organization aiming to establish this system is to determine the current situation. For this purpose, the previous environmental accidents of the organization, if any, are determined. The extent to which the organization complies with the laws and regulations and the official legislation requirements is determined. The environmental impact of the organization is determined.
Make a plan
When establishing the Environmental Management System, a plan should be prepared. The team that will carry out these studies should be determined. Other units and employees in the organization to support the work of the team should be identified. To ensure that all staff use their power and time effectively, the issues to be addressed and those responsible should be identified. This planning should be put on a timetable. This plan should be reviewed periodically and revised as needed.
to educate
When the Environmental Management System is prepared, it is not right to implement it all of the time. It is appropriate to pilot a unit first. First of all, the unit employees must be trained. It is more appropriate to give these training activities differently in accordance with the powers and responsibilities of the employees.
Establishing the Environmental Management System
Necessary updates are made according to the results of the pilot implementation and the system is implemented throughout the organization. After that, steps are taken in accordance with Environmental Management System standards.
Internal audits
After the Environmental Management System has been established and started to work, internal inspections are performed to see if the system works, whether it is compatible with other systems and how effective it is. If nonconformities are found in these examinations or areas that are open to development are identified, these problems are tried to be eliminated.
Review
The top management of the organization must continuously review the Environmental Management System, environmental policy, environmental management program, internal audits, corrective and preventive activities and improvement works.
Organizations wishing to establish an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System may apply to the employees of the TURCERT certification body for further information.