ISO 14001 Foundation Environmental Aspects and Impacts Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of an indirect environmental aspect?
Answer: Environmental impact from a supplier's raw material extraction
Indirect environmental aspects arise from activities outside the organization's direct control, such as a supplier's extraction process.
How does ISO 14001 define a 'significant' environmental aspect?
Answer: An 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, as determined by the organization's evaluation criteria.
Which activity would be considered part of identifying environmental aspects in a manufacturing facility?
Answer: Analyzing raw material consumption and waste generation
Analyzing raw material consumption and waste generation directly relates to identifying activities that interact with the environment.
Under ISO 14001, what is the purpose of establishing a 'life cycle perspective' when identifying environmental aspects?
Answer: To consider environmental impacts from raw material acquisition through end-of-life disposal
A life cycle perspective ensures organizations consider environmental impacts across all stages, from raw material acquisition to end-of-life disposal.
Which statement best describes the difference between an environmental impact and an environmental condition?
Answer: An impact is a change to the environment; a condition is the current state of the environment
An environmental impact is a change to the environment, while an environmental condition refers to the current state of the environment that may affect or be affected by the organization.
Which ISO 14001 clause primarily addresses the identification and evaluation of environmental aspects and impacts?
Answer: Clause 6.1.2 – Environmental aspects
Clause 6.1.2 of ISO 14001 specifically requires organizations to determine, evaluate, and maintain information on their environmental aspects and significant impacts.