ISO 14001 Standard Requirements Flashcards
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Which clause of ISO 14001:2015 covers 'Leadership and Commitment'?
Answer: Clause 5
Clause 5 addresses leadership and commitment, requiring top management to take accountability for the effectiveness of the EMS.
What does ISO 14001:2015 require an organization to do regarding 'interested parties'?
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.
Which element is part of the 'Support' clause (Clause 7) in ISO 14001:2015?
Answer: Competence
Clause 7 (Support) includes requirements for competence, awareness, communication, and documented information.
What is the purpose of 'operational planning and control' in ISO 14001:2015?
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.
Under ISO 14001:2015, what must an organization establish regarding emergency preparedness?
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.
What does ISO 14001:2015 require organizations to retain as 'documented information'?
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.