ISO 14001 Foundation EMS Concepts and Vocabulary Questions and Answers Flashcards
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In ISO 14001, what is meant by the 'context of the organization'?
Answer: Internal and external factors that affect the EMS and its intended outcomes
The context of the organization encompasses internal and external issues and interested parties that can affect the EMS and its ability to achieve intended outcomes.
What does the ISO 14001 term 'interested party' (stakeholder) mean?
Answer: A person or organization that can affect or be affected by an organization's environmental decisions
An interested party is any person or organization that can affect, be affected by, or perceive themselves to be affected by the organization's environmental performance.
Which ISO 14001 concept requires an organization to commit to satisfying compliance obligations?
Answer: Environmental policy
The environmental policy must include a commitment to satisfying the organization's compliance obligations, including legal and other requirements.
What is the 'life cycle perspective' requirement in ISO 14001?
Answer: Considering environmental impacts from raw material acquisition through end-of-life disposal
Life cycle perspective requires organizations to consider environmental impacts at each stage of a product or service, from raw materials to end-of-life.
In ISO 14001, what is the role of 'top management' in the EMS?
Answer: To demonstrate leadership and commitment to the EMS
Top management must demonstrate leadership and commitment to the EMS by ensuring its integration into business processes and providing necessary resources.
What does 'continual improvement' mean in the ISO 14001 EMS framework?
Answer: Recurring activity to enhance environmental performance over time
Continual improvement is the recurring activity of enhancing environmental performance, which does not need to occur in all areas simultaneously.