Environmental and Quality Systems Integration

Global competition, corporate downsizing and corporate restructuring have forced many firms to re-evaluate their operating methods. Today, corporations must do more with less while still watching the bottom line and improving profitability. ISO 14000 and ISO 9000, because of their similar management system requirements and auditing procedures, are good candidates for integration. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instruction for companies wishing to cut costs and integrate their Environmental Health and Safety System. TOC:Background. Early quality Systems. ISO 9000. Environmental Systems. ISO 14000. Why Integrate?. Public Concern and Awareness. Cost Effectiveness. Document Control. Auditing. Business Decision-Making. The Similarities and Differences;. Similarities. Differences. EMS Self-Assessment. The Integration Process. ISO 14001 Element 4.1 Environmental Policy. ISO 14001 Element 4.2 Planning. ISO 14001 Element 4.3 Implementation and Operation. ISO 14001 Element 4.4 Checking and Corrective Action. ISO 14001 Element 4.5 Management Review. Conclusion.

Appendices, List of Tables, List of Figures and Charts, IntroductionPart 1 - Background on OMS and EMS ProgramsChapter 1 - The "Quality Movement"IntroductionThe United StatesThe European UnionCanadaJapanInternational Organization for StandardizationThe Deming PrizeConclusionChapter 2 - The "Environmental Movement"IntroductionThe United StatesThe European UnionNorth and South AmericaAsian/Pacific RimTotal Quality Environmental ManagementConclusionChapter 3 - Background on ISO 14000IntroductionSustainable DevelopmentMontreal ProtocolConcerns Over ISO 14000 StandardsSimilarities and Differences of the ISO StandardsConclusionChapter 4 - Benefits of ISO System IntegrationIntroductionCost Effectiveness and ProfitabilityDocument ControlInsuranceAuditingOverall Business Decision-MakingConclusionPart 2 - Integrating the PolicyChapter 5 - The PolicyIntroductionISO 9001 RequirementsISO 14001 RequirementsPolicy DifferencesOther Standards and PrinciplesDeveloping an Integrated PolicyWhat Auditors Will Look ForConclusionPart 3 - PlanningChapter 6 - Environmental AspectsIntroductionWhat is an "Environmental Aspect?"ISO 9001 RequirementsWhat Auditors Will Look ForChapter 7 - Legal and Other RequirementsIntroductionWhat are "Legal and Other Requirements?"ISO 9001 RequirementsAn Environmental Design ReviewWhat Auditors Will Look ForChapter 8 - Objectives, Targets, and Environmental Management ProgramsIntroductionISO 14001 RequirementsISO 9001 RequirementsScenarioWhat Auditors Will Look ForConclusionPart 4 - Implementation and OperationChapter 9 - Structure and ResponsibilityIntroductionStructure and ResponsibilityWhat Auditors Will Look ForChapter 10 - Training, Awareness, and CompetenceIntroductionA Comparison of the StandardsTrainingAwarenessCompetenceWhat Auditors Will Look ForChapter 11 - CommunicationIntroductionComparison of the StandardsInternal CommunicationsExternal CommunicationsWhat Auditors Will Look ForChapter 12 - EMS DocumentationIntroductionThe Scope of EMS DocumentationThe Operational ManualWhat Auditors Will Look ForChapter 13 - Document ControlIntroductionQuality Control of Environmental DocumentsDocument Control ProcedureOther EMS DocumentsWhat Auditors Will Look ForChapter 14 - Operational ControlIntroductionISO 14001 RequirementsComparison with ISO 9001Maintenance ActivitiesDocumented Procedures and Operating CriteriaGoods and ServicesContract SuppliersOn-Site ContractorsWhat Auditors Will Look ForChapter 15 - Emergency Preparedness and ResponseIntroductionThe ISO 14001 RequirementThe EPRP DocumentPart 5 - Checking and Corrective ActionChapter 16 - Monitoring and MeasurementIntroductionMonitoring and MeasurementRelationship to ISO 9001A monitoring and Measurement ProcedureRecording of InformationCalibrationWhat Auditors Will Look ForChapter 17 - Nonconformance and Corrective and Preventive ActionIntroductionComparison of the StandardsDefining a NonconformanceCorrective ActionPreventive ActionWhat Auditors Will Look ForChapter 18 - RecordsIntroductionComparison of the StandardsWhat is a Record?Retention RequirementsIdentification, Collection, Indexing, Access, Filing, Storage, Maintenance, and DispositionWhat Auditors Will Look ForChapter 19 - Environmental Management System AuditIntroductionComparison of the StandardsA Pre-Assessment EvaluationInternal AuditsInternal Audit ProcedureWhat Auditors Will Look ForPart 6 - Management ReviewChapter 20 - Management ReviewIntroductionComparison of the StandardsWhat Should be Reviewed?Management Review Process ProcedureEnvironmental Management CommitteeWhat Auditors Will Look ForPart 7 - ConclusionChapter 21 - The FutureISO Health and Safety StandardsRIO + 5Final CommentsReferencesBibliographyIndex

William C. Culley