Mandatory and Commonly Used Documents for ISO 14001:2015
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Mandatory and Commonly Used Documents for ISO 14001:2015
With the release of ISO 14001:2015, it’s essential to understand the mandatory documents required for compliance. Let’s delve into the necessary documents and commonly used ones for ISO 14001 implementation.
Mandatory Documents and Records Required by ISO 14001:2015
To ensure compliance, here are the essential documents you need:
Scope of the EMS (Clause 4.3)
Environmental Policy (Clause 5.2)
Risks and Opportunities to be Addressed and Processes Needed (Clause 6.1.1)
Criteria for Evaluation of Significant Environmental Aspects (Clause 6.1.2)
Environmental Aspects with Associated Environmental Impacts (Clause 6.1.2)
Significant Environmental Aspects (Clause 6.1.2)
Compliance Obligations Document (Clause 6.1.3)
Environmental Objectives and Plans for Achieving Them (Clause 6.2)
Operational Control (Clause 8.1)
Emergency Preparedness and Response (Clause 8.2)
For records, ensure you maintain:
Records of Training, Skills, Experience, and Qualifications (Clause 7.2)
Evidence of Communication (Clause 7.4)
Monitoring and Measurement Results (Clause 9.1.1)
Evidence of Compliance Evaluation Results (Clause 9.1.2)
Internal Audit Program (Clause 9.2)
Results of Internal Audits (Clause 9.2)
Results of Management Review (Clause 9.3)
Results of Corrective Actions (Clause 10.2)
Non-Mandatory Documents
Though not required, these documents are often used for ISO 14001 implementation:
Procedure for Determining Context of the Organization and Interested Parties (Clauses 4.1 and 4.2)
Procedure for Identification and Evaluation of Environmental Aspects and Risks (Clauses 6.1.1 and 6.1.2)
Competence, Training, and Awareness Procedure (Clauses 7.2 and 7.3)
Procedure for Communication (Clause 7.4)
Procedure for Document and Record Control (Clause 7.5)
Procedure for Internal Audit (Clause 9.2)
Procedure for Management Review (Clause 9.3)
Procedure for Management of Nonconformities and Corrective Actions (Clause 10.2)
These documents help cover all aspects of an Environmental Management System according to ISO 14001:2015. They ensure you don’t miss any critical elements and help maintain an effective environmental management system.
