ISO 14001 Foundation Certification ISO 14001 Standard Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which clause of ISO 14001:2015 covers 'Leadership and Commitment'?
- Clause 4
- Clause 5 (Correct answer)
- Clause 6
- Clause 7
Correct answer: Clause 5
Clause 5 addresses leadership and commitment, requiring top management to take accountability for the effectiveness of the EMS.
Question 2: What does ISO 14001:2015 require an organization to do regarding 'interested parties'?
- Ignore external stakeholders
- Determine relevant needs and expectations of interested parties (Correct answer)
- Only consider regulatory bodies
- Survey all customers annually
Correct answer: Determine relevant needs and expectations of interested parties
ISO 14001:2015 requires organizations to identify interested parties and determine their relevant needs and expectations that may affect the EMS.
Question 3: Which element is part of the 'Support' clause (Clause 7) in ISO 14001:2015?
- Environmental aspects
- Internal audit
- Competence (Correct answer)
- Management review
Correct answer: Competence
Clause 7 (Support) includes requirements for competence, awareness, communication, and documented information.
Question 4: What is the purpose of 'operational planning and control' in ISO 14001:2015?
- To set environmental objectives
- To manage significant environmental aspects and legal obligations (Correct answer)
- To conduct management reviews
- To perform internal audits
Correct answer: To manage significant environmental aspects and legal obligations
Operational planning and control (Clause 8.1) ensures processes are carried out to address significant environmental aspects and compliance obligations.
Question 5: Under ISO 14001:2015, what must an organization establish regarding emergency preparedness?
- A list of all hazardous chemicals
- Processes to prepare for and respond to potential emergency situations (Correct answer)
- Monthly emergency drills
- A dedicated emergency response team
Correct answer: Processes to prepare for and respond to potential emergency situations
Clause 8.2 requires organizations to establish processes for preparedness and response to potential environmental emergencies.
Question 6: What does ISO 14001:2015 require organizations to retain as 'documented information'?
- Only the environmental policy
- Evidence of implementation and operation of the EMS processes (Correct answer)
- Minutes from all staff meetings
- Customer complaints only
Correct answer: Evidence of implementation and operation of the EMS processes
ISO 14001:2015 requires retaining documented information as evidence that EMS processes are being implemented and operated as planned.
ISO 14001 Foundation Certification ISO 14001 Standard Requirements 2
Which clause of ISO 14001:2015 covers 'Leadership and Commitment'?