A Practical Field Guide for ISO 14001:2015

By Erik V. Myhrberg and Brandon L. Myhrberg

The field guide depicts step by step what must occur for organizations to create an effective environmental management system (EMS) in conformance with a ISO 14001:2015/a, whether from scratch or by transitioning from ISO 14001:2004. In keeping with ISO 9000:2015's definition of environmental as the degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfills requirements, the authors have identified the requirements and inherent characteristics (distinguishing features) for this field guide. Within the guide, each sub-clause containing requirements is the focus of a two-page spread that consistently presents features that fulfill ISO 14001's requirements. What separates this field guide from most other books on ISO 14001:2015 and its implementation are flowcharts showing the steps to be taken in implementing an EMS to meet a sub-clause's requirements.

This field guide has been created to foster an inner reliance between senior management, middle management, functional teams, and the individual. Users of the field guide will find within it practical tools, tips, and techniques useful for not only implementing an environmental management system (EMS) but also maintaining one.The revised ISO 14001:2015 standard is both useful to the organization and here to stay. May this logistical field guide serve you and your organization well!

• Language: English
• Publisher: ASQ Quality Press
• Release date: Sep 20, 2017
• ISBN: 9781953079268

Erik V. Myhrberg

Erik V. Myhrberg has 25 years of experience within the area of international management system standards as auditor, consultant, advisor, and member of U.S. Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) TC 207 and TC 176.

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A PRACTICAL

FIELD GUIDE

FOR ISO 14001:2015

Erik V. Myhrberg with Brandon L. Myhrberg

• Leadership Guidance

• Revision and Update Information

• Implementation Support

• Documented Information

• Internal Auditing Technique

• Risks and Opportunities

ASQ Quality Press

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Also by Erik V. Myhrberg:

The ISO 9001:2015 QMS Bluesheet ©2015

The ISO 14001:2015 EMS Greensheet ©2015

The OHSAS 18001:2007 HSMS Redsheet ©2007

The ISO 27001:2013 ISMS Goldsheet ©2013

Also available from ASQ Quality Press:

A Practical Field Guide for ISO 9001:2015

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A Practical Field Guide for ISO 13485

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The ISO 14001:2015 Implementation Handbook: Using the Process Approach to Build an Environmental Management System

Milton P. Dentch

ISO Lesson Guide 2015: Pocket Guide to ISO 9001:2015, Fourth Edition

J.P. Russell

How to Audit ISO 9001:2015: A Handbook for Auditors

Chad Kymal

How to Establish a Document Control System for Compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, and FDA Requirements: A Comprehensive Guide to Designing a Process-Based Document Control System

Stephanie L. Skipper

ISO 9001:2015 Explained, Fourth Edition

Charles A. Cianfrani and John E. Jack West

ISO 9001:2015 Internal Audits Made Easy, Fourth Edition

Ann W. Phillips

ISO 9001:2015 for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, Third Edition

Denise Robitaille

The Certified Quality Engineer Handbook, Fourth Edition

Sarah E. Burke and Rachel T. Silvestrini

Root Cause Analysis: Simplified Tools and Techniques, Second Edition

Bjørn Andersen and Tom Fagerhaug

The Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Handbook, Third Edition

Russell T. Westcott, editor

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Myhrberg, Erik V., author. | Myhrberg, Brandon L., author.

Title: A practical field guide for ISO 14001:2015 : leadership guidance, revision and update information, implementation support, documented information, internal auditing technique, risks and opportunities / Dr. Erik V. Myhrberg with Brandon L. Myhrberg.

Description: Milwaukee, Wisconsin : ASQ Quality Press, [2017]

Identifiers: LCCN 2017034376 | ISBN 9780873899635

Subjects: LCSH: ISO 14001 Standard. | Factory and trade waste—Standards. | Environmental protection—Standards. | Business enterprises—Environmental aspects—Standards. | Operations research—Standards.

Classification: LCC TD897.5 .M94 2017 | DDC 628.5/10218—dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017034376

ISBN: 978-0-87389-963-5

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To my blessed family:

Marcena, Brandon, and Heather

To my diligent colleague:

David R.

To my professional associations:

IRCA, IEMA, ASQ

Table of Contents

Introduction

How to Use This Field Guide

Annex SL

Clause 4: Context of the Organization

4.1 Understanding