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ISO 14000: Environmental Management Systems
ISO 14000 is a family of standards related to environmental management. The most notable standard in this series is ISO 14001, which specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system (EMS). Key aspects of ISO 14001 relevant to electrical engineers include:
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Environmental Policy
- Establishing an environmental policy that reflects the organization’s commitment to environmental protection.
- Communicating the policy to employees and stakeholders.
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Planning
- Identifying environmental aspects and impacts of activities, products, and services.
- Setting environmental objectives and targets to reduce negative impacts.
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Implementation and Operation
- Implementing processes to achieve environmental objectives.
- Ensuring employees are trained and aware of their environmental responsibilities.
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Performance Evaluation
- Monitoring and measuring environmental performance against objectives and targets.
- Conducting internal audits to assess the effectiveness of the EMS.
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Improvement
- Taking corrective and preventive actions to improve environmental performance.
- Continuously seeking opportunities to enhance the EMS.