Safety briefing - ISO 14001

This briefing provides a short introduction to ISO 14001.

What’s covered?

The aim of this Safety Briefing - ISO 14001 is to provide some background to the international environmental standard. Employee awareness is essential where a company has certification or is working towards it.

What is an environmental management system?

The five elements of an environmental management system are: (1) policy; (2) planning; (3) implementation and operation; (4) checking; and (5) review. 

A summary of benefits

As described, there are reputational benefits to certification. The environmental management system may also achieve reduced waste, less risk of environmental harm and increased profitability. 

Key points

Attendees must take note of the following key points:

• “To keep its ISO 14001 certification a company must show that all employees understand the environmental management system and that they follow it.
• Make sure you read and understand the environmental policy and your own responsibilities.
• If you cannot follow procedures for any reason or believe that procedures need to be amended, report it promptly to your manager or the company’s compliance manager.
• If you are asked questions by an auditor, answer politely and be ready to give them key points.”