ISO 14001 Standard Requirements Flashcards
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What is the definition of 'continual improvement' in the context of ISO 14001:2015?
Answer: Recurring activity to enhance environmental performance
Continual improvement means recurring activities to enhance environmental performance, not a one-time effort or achieving a fixed target.
Which of the following is NOT a required element of an environmental policy under ISO 14001:2015?
Answer: Specific numerical emission reduction targets
ISO 14001 requires commitments in the policy but does not mandate specific numerical targets; objectives are set separately in Clause 6.2.
What is the role of 'environmental aspects' in ISO 14001:2015?
Answer: They are used to determine significant environmental impacts and drive EMS planning
Environmental aspects are elements of an organization's activities that can interact with the environment; significant aspects drive planning, objectives, and controls.
According to ISO 14001:2015, what must an internal audit program consider?
Answer: The environmental importance of processes and results of previous audits
The internal audit program must consider environmental importance of processes and previous audit results to prioritize audit frequency and scope.
Under ISO 14001:2015 Clause 9.3, what is the primary input to a management review?
Answer: Status of actions from previous reviews and EMS performance data
Management review inputs include status of previous actions, changes in external/internal issues, and EMS performance data such as audit results and objective progress.
What does 'life cycle perspective' mean in ISO 14001:2015?
Answer: Considering environmental aspects from raw material acquisition through end-of-life disposal
Life cycle perspective requires organizations to consider environmental aspects at each stage of a product or service's life, from raw materials to end-of-life.