ISO 14001 Foundation EMS Concepts and Vocabulary Questions and Answers Flashcards
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In ISO 14001, what does the term 'environmental aspect' refer to?
Answer: An element of an organization's activities that can interact with the environment
An environmental aspect is an element of an organization's activities, products, or services that can interact with the environment.
What is the meaning of 'environmental performance' under ISO 14001?
Answer: Measurable results related to the management of environmental aspects
Environmental performance refers to measurable results related to an organization's management of its environmental aspects.
Which term describes a 'condition of the environment' that may be affected by an organization's activities?
Answer: Environmental condition
An environmental condition refers to the state or characteristic of the environment at a given point, which can be affected by an organization's activities.
In ISO 14001 terminology, what is a 'significant environmental aspect'?
Answer: An environmental aspect that has or can have a significant environmental impact
A significant environmental aspect is one that has or can have a significant environmental impact, determined through the organization's own criteria.
What does 'prevention of pollution' mean within the context of ISO 14001?
Answer: Using processes or materials to avoid, reduce, or control pollution
Prevention of pollution means using processes, practices, materials, or products that avoid, reduce, or control the creation and release of pollutants.
What is the purpose of 'environmental objectives' in an EMS according to ISO 14001?
Answer: To establish measurable goals consistent with the environmental policy
Environmental objectives are measurable goals an organization sets consistent with its environmental policy to drive environmental performance improvement.