Documents required by the environmental management system and by this international standard shall be controlled. Records are a special type of document and shall be controlled in accordance with the requirements given in 4.5.4 (Control of Records).
The organization shall establish, implement, and maintain a procedure(s) to
a) approve documents for adequacy prior to issue;
b) review and update as necessary and re-approve documents;
c) ensure that changes and the current revision status of documents are identified;
d) ensure that relevant versions of applicable documents are available at points of use;
e) ensure that documents remain legible and readily identifiable;
f) ensure that documents of external origin determined by the organization to be necessary for the planning and operation of the environmental management system are identified and their distribution controlled; and
g) prevent the unintended use of obsolete documents and apply suitable identification to them if they are retained for any purpose. [ISO 14001, 4.4.5]
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Sunday, July 26, 2009
Document and Data Control in ISO 9000 & ISO 14001
The organization shall establish and maintain procedures for controlling all documents and data required by ISO 9000 & ISO 14001
a) they can be located;
b) they are periodically reviewed, revised as necessary, and approved for adequacy by authorized personnel;
c) current versions of relevant documents and data are available at all locations where operations essential to the effective functioning of the OH&S system are performed;
d) obsolete documents and data are promptly removed from all points of issue and points of use, or otherwise assured against unintended use;
e) archival documents and data retained for legal or knowledge preservation purposes, are suitably identified.
Accidents, incidents, non-conformances and corrective and preventive action
The organization shall implement and record any changes in the documented procedures resulting from corrective and preventive action.
Documents required by the ISO 9000 & ISO 14001 shall be controlled. Records are a special type of document and shall be controlled in accordance with the requirements.
The organization shall establish, implement and maintain procedure[s] to:
a) approve documents for adequacy prior to use;
b) review and update as necessary and re-approve documents;
c) ensure that changes and the current revisions status of documents are identified;
d.) ensure that relevant versions of applicable documents are available at points of use;
e.) ensure that documents remain legible and readily identifiable;
f.) ensure that documents of external origin determined by the organization to be necessary for the planning and operation of the ISO 9000 & ISO 14001 management system are identified and their distribution controlled, and
g.) prevent the unintended use of obsolete documents and apply suitable identification to them if they are retained for any purpose.
a) they can be located;
b) they are periodically reviewed, revised as necessary, and approved for adequacy by authorized personnel;
c) current versions of relevant documents and data are available at all locations where operations essential to the effective functioning of the OH&S system are performed;
d) obsolete documents and data are promptly removed from all points of issue and points of use, or otherwise assured against unintended use;
e) archival documents and data retained for legal or knowledge preservation purposes, are suitably identified.
Accidents, incidents, non-conformances and corrective and preventive action
The organization shall implement and record any changes in the documented procedures resulting from corrective and preventive action.
Documents required by the ISO 9000 & ISO 14001 shall be controlled. Records are a special type of document and shall be controlled in accordance with the requirements.
The organization shall establish, implement and maintain procedure[s] to:
a) approve documents for adequacy prior to use;
b) review and update as necessary and re-approve documents;
c) ensure that changes and the current revisions status of documents are identified;
d.) ensure that relevant versions of applicable documents are available at points of use;
e.) ensure that documents remain legible and readily identifiable;
f.) ensure that documents of external origin determined by the organization to be necessary for the planning and operation of the ISO 9000 & ISO 14001 management system are identified and their distribution controlled, and
g.) prevent the unintended use of obsolete documents and apply suitable identification to them if they are retained for any purpose.
THE REQUIREMENTS OF ISO 14001:2004 WITH RESPECT TO LEGAL COMPLIANCE
ISO 14001:2004 requires an organization to make a “commitment” in its environmental policy to comply with applicable legal requirements that relate to its environmental aspects. The organization shall establish, implement and maintain a procedure(s) for periodically evaluating compliance with applicable legal requirements that is consistent with realising this commitment.
The specific clauses of ISO 14001:2004, which are most important with respect to legal compliance are the following EMS elements:
1) public environmental policy commitment to legal compliance (sub-clause 4.2);
2) identification and having access to applicable legal requirements and other requirements related to its environmental aspects (sub-clause 4.3.2 a));
3) how those legal requirements apply to the organisation’s environmental aspects (sub-clause 4.3.2 b));
4) objectives/targets/programs (sub-clause 4.3.3)
5) how legal obligations are routinely managed and monitored (sub-clauses 4.4.6 and 4.5.1);
6) evaluation of legal compliance (sub-clause 4.5.2);
7) corrective and preventive actions where necessary (sub-clause 4.5.3);
8) internal audit (sub-clause 4.5.5); and
9) management review (sub-clause 4.6).
The specific clauses of ISO 14001:2004, which are most important with respect to legal compliance are the following EMS elements:
1) public environmental policy commitment to legal compliance (sub-clause 4.2);
2) identification and having access to applicable legal requirements and other requirements related to its environmental aspects (sub-clause 4.3.2 a));
3) how those legal requirements apply to the organisation’s environmental aspects (sub-clause 4.3.2 b));
4) objectives/targets/programs (sub-clause 4.3.3)
5) how legal obligations are routinely managed and monitored (sub-clauses 4.4.6 and 4.5.1);
6) evaluation of legal compliance (sub-clause 4.5.2);
7) corrective and preventive actions where necessary (sub-clause 4.5.3);
8) internal audit (sub-clause 4.5.5); and
9) management review (sub-clause 4.6).
Friday, July 24, 2009
ISO 9000 & ISO 14001 Magazines & Books
Here are some of the ISO 9000 & ISO 14001 related books & magazines available for online order.
1. ISO Management Systems – English Edition (Magazine Subscription) by Amazon
Format: Magazine
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
Publisher: Iso Central Secretariat
ASIN: B00006KJFO
Iso Focus C-W Iso Management Systems – English ed
2. ISO Focus (Magazine Subscription) by Amazon
Magazine of the International Organization for Standardization providing a panoramic view of what is being done in international standardization, why it has been done and what will be done.
Format: Magazine
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
Publisher: Iso Central Secretariat
ASIN: B0001MS4E6
Iso Focus
3. ISO 9000 Quarterly Report (Magazine Subscription) by Amazon
Format: Magazine
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
Publisher: Rfp Report
ASIN: B00007J7K4
Iso 9000 Quarterly Report
4. A Basic Guide To ISO 14000 – Environment Management System (EMS) provides you with all of the basic information you need in ISO 14000 and ISO 14001:2004.
What is ISO14000
Benefits of ISO 14000
History of ISO 14000
ISO 14000 Certification
ISO 14000 Process Check List
Contents Of ISO 14001:2004
Key Elements Of ISO 14001:2004
Environment Management System Manual
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!
1. ISO Management Systems – English Edition (Magazine Subscription) by Amazon
Format: Magazine
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
Publisher: Iso Central Secretariat
ASIN: B00006KJFO
Iso Focus C-W Iso Management Systems – English ed
2. ISO Focus (Magazine Subscription) by Amazon
Magazine of the International Organization for Standardization providing a panoramic view of what is being done in international standardization, why it has been done and what will be done.
Format: Magazine
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
Publisher: Iso Central Secretariat
ASIN: B0001MS4E6
Iso Focus
3. ISO 9000 Quarterly Report (Magazine Subscription) by Amazon
Format: Magazine
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
Publisher: Rfp Report
ASIN: B00007J7K4
Iso 9000 Quarterly Report
4. A Basic Guide To ISO 14000 – Environment Management System (EMS) provides you with all of the basic information you need in ISO 14000 and ISO 14001:2004.
What is ISO14000
Benefits of ISO 14000
History of ISO 14000
ISO 14000 Certification
ISO 14000 Process Check List
Contents Of ISO 14001:2004
Key Elements Of ISO 14001:2004
Environment Management System Manual
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
ISO 14000 Template
ISO 14001 Template
The ISO 14001Template were created to help you to prepare the ISO 14001Quality Manual, ISO 14001 Operating Procedure & ISO 14001 Forms. This ISO 14001 Template contains prewritten Quality Manual, Operating Procedure along with sample forms and checklists included as Microsoft Word & Excel format. It provides sample practical documentation in the proper ISO format required by the latest ISO 14001:2004.
The ISO 14001 Template features:-
Specifically designed to be very easy to customize so that the entire documentation that is required by ISO 14001 : 2004 can be quickly and easily developed.
Professional design and layout.
It is designed to fulfill the ISO 14001 : 2004 requirements. .
Easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to implement.
Easy to audit as it follows the structure of ISO 14001: 2004..
Includes the required Process Flowchart. The ISO 14001 Template series itself is generic, and is designed to be applicable to any manufacturing or service process.
The ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Template are consist of:
a. ISO 14001 EMS Manual TemplateThe Policy is fundamental to meeting the needs of ISO 14001. It essentially defines the rules and requirements of the organization with respect to the standard/EMS and as such is a central plank of the initiative.
ISO 14001 Manual Template Consist of:
• Section 1: General EMS Requirement
• Section 2: Environment Policy – Objectives, Targets & Programmes
• Section 3: EMS Planning
• Section 4: Implementation & Operation
• Section 5: Checking & Monitoring
• Section 6: Management Reviewb.
ISO 14001 Operating Procedure
The ISO 14001 Operating Procedure Template includes and integrates ISO 14001 EMS requirements, thus containing the most difficult part of the ISO 14001 documentation. The ISO 14001 Operating Procedure Template include the detailed samples of the Operating Procedures to fulfill the ISO 14001 : 2004 requirements for the procedures, making the customization process even easier.
The entire manual follows the structure of ISO 14001 : 2004. ISO 14001 Operating Procedures Consist Of:
• Objective & Targets Procedure
• Environmental Management Program Procedure
• Environmental Aspect & Impact Identification & Evaluation Procedure
• Environmental Monitoring & Measuring Procedure
• Legal & Others Requirement & Evaluation Of Compliance Procedure
• Emergency Preparedness & Response Procedure
• Chemical Control Procedure• Waste Management Procedure
• 5S House Keeping Procedure.
ISO 14001 Forms
ISO 14001 Forms Consist Of :
• Environmental Non-Conformance Master List
• Environmental Non-Conformance Notice Form
• Environmental Management Program Form
• Environmental Aspect & Impact Identification Form
• Green Environment Internal Audit Master Plan
• Green Environment Plan & Activities Form
• Green Environment Material Purchase Master List
• ISO 14001:2004 Internal Audit Summary Report
• Equipment Monitoring Master List
• Environment Preventive Action Report (PAR) Master List
• Environment Preventive Action Report (PAR) Form.
• Environmental Responsible Form
• EMS Organization Chart.
• Waste Management Schedule Form
• Totally Abolish Banned Substances & Target Deadline For Total Abolishment Form
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The ISO 14001Template were created to help you to prepare the ISO 14001Quality Manual, ISO 14001 Operating Procedure & ISO 14001 Forms. This ISO 14001 Template contains prewritten Quality Manual, Operating Procedure along with sample forms and checklists included as Microsoft Word & Excel format. It provides sample practical documentation in the proper ISO format required by the latest ISO 14001:2004.
The ISO 14001 Template features:-
Specifically designed to be very easy to customize so that the entire documentation that is required by ISO 14001 : 2004 can be quickly and easily developed.
Professional design and layout.
It is designed to fulfill the ISO 14001 : 2004 requirements. .
Easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to implement.
Easy to audit as it follows the structure of ISO 14001: 2004..
Includes the required Process Flowchart. The ISO 14001 Template series itself is generic, and is designed to be applicable to any manufacturing or service process.
The ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Template are consist of:
a. ISO 14001 EMS Manual TemplateThe Policy is fundamental to meeting the needs of ISO 14001. It essentially defines the rules and requirements of the organization with respect to the standard/EMS and as such is a central plank of the initiative.
ISO 14001 Manual Template Consist of:
• Section 1: General EMS Requirement
• Section 2: Environment Policy – Objectives, Targets & Programmes
• Section 3: EMS Planning
• Section 4: Implementation & Operation
• Section 5: Checking & Monitoring
• Section 6: Management Reviewb.
ISO 14001 Operating Procedure
The ISO 14001 Operating Procedure Template includes and integrates ISO 14001 EMS requirements, thus containing the most difficult part of the ISO 14001 documentation. The ISO 14001 Operating Procedure Template include the detailed samples of the Operating Procedures to fulfill the ISO 14001 : 2004 requirements for the procedures, making the customization process even easier.
The entire manual follows the structure of ISO 14001 : 2004. ISO 14001 Operating Procedures Consist Of:
• Objective & Targets Procedure
• Environmental Management Program Procedure
• Environmental Aspect & Impact Identification & Evaluation Procedure
• Environmental Monitoring & Measuring Procedure
• Legal & Others Requirement & Evaluation Of Compliance Procedure
• Emergency Preparedness & Response Procedure
• Chemical Control Procedure• Waste Management Procedure
• 5S House Keeping Procedure.
ISO 14001 Forms
ISO 14001 Forms Consist Of :
• Environmental Non-Conformance Master List
• Environmental Non-Conformance Notice Form
• Environmental Management Program Form
• Environmental Aspect & Impact Identification Form
• Green Environment Internal Audit Master Plan
• Green Environment Plan & Activities Form
• Green Environment Material Purchase Master List
• ISO 14001:2004 Internal Audit Summary Report
• Equipment Monitoring Master List
• Environment Preventive Action Report (PAR) Master List
• Environment Preventive Action Report (PAR) Form.
• Environmental Responsible Form
• EMS Organization Chart.
• Waste Management Schedule Form
• Totally Abolish Banned Substances & Target Deadline For Total Abolishment Form
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Monday, February 16, 2009
ISO 9000 Template
ISO 9000 Template
The ISO 9000 Template were created to help you to prepare the ISO 9000 Quality Manual, ISO 9000 Operating Procedure & ISO 9000 Forms. This ISO 9000 Template contains prewritten ISO 9000 Quality Manual, ISO 9000 Operating Procedure along with sample forms and checklists included as Microsoft Word & Excel format. It provides sample practical documentation in the proper ISO format required by the latest ISO 9001:2000 changes.
Special Features :
Specifically designed to be very easy to customize so that the entire documentation that is required by ISO 9001 : 2000 can be quickly and easily developed.
Professional design and layout.
It is designed to fulfill the ISO 9001 : 2000 requirements.
Easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to implement.
Easy to audit as it follows the structure of ISO 9001 : 2000.
Includes the required Process Flowchart.
The ISO 9000 Template series itself is generic, and is designed to be applicable to any manufacturing or service process. The ISO 9000 Template are consist of:a. ISO 9000 Quality Manual TemplateThis first step in building a ISO 9000 Quality Management System is the creation of a "Quality Manual". This is a separate and distinct step from developing quality procedures. The purpose is to state in a concise and brief format, the policies and objectives of the company required to achieve a desired level of quality for the organization or division.More than likely the input for the Quality Manual will come from your customers. It is the customer that drives the Quality Process. There requirements, needs, and future desires are the basis for implementing an ISO 9000 quality system in the first place.At a minimum, the ISO 9000 Quality Manual is required to address each one of the paragraphs of the applicable ISO 9000 Series that the company plans to become registered against. ISO 9001:2000 is the focus of this manual. But, you may need to expand the scope to include EMS 14001, QS-9000, AS-9000, or other industry specific quality requirements.Each area that is written should include, at a minimum, three parts: Scope, Policy and Responsibilities.
The Scope portion should simply state the purpose of the covered area.
The Policy portion should state the company policy regarding the applicable ISO clause.
The Responsibility portion should state who, in generic titles or positions, is responsible for the policy. ISO 9000 does not require a specific format for the Quality Manual. A sample manual is provided in this guide for your use as a template to create your own Quality Manual. The Quality Manual Table of Contents is based on the ISO 9000 standard itself. This ensures that each required element is addressed and provides an excellent starting point for building your Quality System.ISO 9000 Quality Manual Consist of:
Master List
Forward
Administration
Company Information
Quality Management System
Management Responsibility
Resources Management
Product Realization
Measure Analysis Improvement
Attachment
b. ISO 9000 Operating Procedure
The ISO 9000 Operating Procedure Template includes and integrates the top level ISO 9000 quality manual and the six required quality procedures, thus containing the most difficult part of the ISO 9000 documentation. The ISO 9000 Operating Procedure Template include the detailed samples of the Operating Procedures to fulfill the ISO 9001 : 2000 requirements for the procedures, making the customization process even easier. The entire manual follows the structure of ISO 9001 : 2000.ISO 9000 Operating Procedures Consist Of:
Control of documents
Control of records
Internal Audit
Control of non-conformance product
Corrective Action
Preventive Action
Training
Purchasing
c. ISO 9000 Forms
ISO 9001 : 2000 does not require forms but ISO 9001 : 2000 requires to keep records. Our well-designed forms make it easy to record the necessary information. In addition, our well-designed forms guide the user through a business process (for example, our Corrective & Preventive Action Plan Form guides you through the entire corrective action process), ensuring not only that all data is recorded but that all steps have properly been executed.All our ISO 9000 Forms
can immediately be used without any or with only little modifications(if you really need to, you can easily edit and customize in Microsoft Wordor Excel).
are designed by experienced quality managers and ISO 9000 auditors so that all forms are fully compliant with ISO 9001 : 2000 requirements.
are professionally laid out so that they are really easy to use without separate instructions. ISO 9000 Forms Consist Of :
Orientation Checklist
Training Calendar
Training Needs Analysis
Training Record
After Training Valuation Form
Training Request Form
Application Form
Leave Application Card
Meeting Attendance
Training Attendance List
Store Card
Order Tracking Form
Material Issue Record
Material Return Note
Document Issue Record
Request For Uncontrolled Document
Document Change Notice
Preventive Maintenance Record
Approved Supplier List
Selection / Evaluation of Supplier
Audit Schedule
Internal Audit Checklist
Corrective Action Report
Preventive Action Report
Outgoing Form
Corrective & Preventive Tracking List
Equipment Calibration Tracking List
Customer Semi-Product Inspection
Non Conformance Corrective Action Report
Record Master List
Customer Feed Back Form
Customer Satisfaction Evaluation
Customer Information List
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http://www.quality-template.com/
The ISO 9000 Template were created to help you to prepare the ISO 9000 Quality Manual, ISO 9000 Operating Procedure & ISO 9000 Forms. This ISO 9000 Template contains prewritten ISO 9000 Quality Manual, ISO 9000 Operating Procedure along with sample forms and checklists included as Microsoft Word & Excel format. It provides sample practical documentation in the proper ISO format required by the latest ISO 9001:2000 changes.
Special Features :
Specifically designed to be very easy to customize so that the entire documentation that is required by ISO 9001 : 2000 can be quickly and easily developed.
Professional design and layout.
It is designed to fulfill the ISO 9001 : 2000 requirements.
Easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to implement.
Easy to audit as it follows the structure of ISO 9001 : 2000.
Includes the required Process Flowchart.
The ISO 9000 Template series itself is generic, and is designed to be applicable to any manufacturing or service process. The ISO 9000 Template are consist of:a. ISO 9000 Quality Manual TemplateThis first step in building a ISO 9000 Quality Management System is the creation of a "Quality Manual". This is a separate and distinct step from developing quality procedures. The purpose is to state in a concise and brief format, the policies and objectives of the company required to achieve a desired level of quality for the organization or division.More than likely the input for the Quality Manual will come from your customers. It is the customer that drives the Quality Process. There requirements, needs, and future desires are the basis for implementing an ISO 9000 quality system in the first place.At a minimum, the ISO 9000 Quality Manual is required to address each one of the paragraphs of the applicable ISO 9000 Series that the company plans to become registered against. ISO 9001:2000 is the focus of this manual. But, you may need to expand the scope to include EMS 14001, QS-9000, AS-9000, or other industry specific quality requirements.Each area that is written should include, at a minimum, three parts: Scope, Policy and Responsibilities.
The Scope portion should simply state the purpose of the covered area.
The Policy portion should state the company policy regarding the applicable ISO clause.
The Responsibility portion should state who, in generic titles or positions, is responsible for the policy. ISO 9000 does not require a specific format for the Quality Manual. A sample manual is provided in this guide for your use as a template to create your own Quality Manual. The Quality Manual Table of Contents is based on the ISO 9000 standard itself. This ensures that each required element is addressed and provides an excellent starting point for building your Quality System.ISO 9000 Quality Manual Consist of:
Master List
Forward
Administration
Company Information
Quality Management System
Management Responsibility
Resources Management
Product Realization
Measure Analysis Improvement
Attachment
b. ISO 9000 Operating Procedure
The ISO 9000 Operating Procedure Template includes and integrates the top level ISO 9000 quality manual and the six required quality procedures, thus containing the most difficult part of the ISO 9000 documentation. The ISO 9000 Operating Procedure Template include the detailed samples of the Operating Procedures to fulfill the ISO 9001 : 2000 requirements for the procedures, making the customization process even easier. The entire manual follows the structure of ISO 9001 : 2000.ISO 9000 Operating Procedures Consist Of:
Control of documents
Control of records
Internal Audit
Control of non-conformance product
Corrective Action
Preventive Action
Training
Purchasing
c. ISO 9000 Forms
ISO 9001 : 2000 does not require forms but ISO 9001 : 2000 requires to keep records. Our well-designed forms make it easy to record the necessary information. In addition, our well-designed forms guide the user through a business process (for example, our Corrective & Preventive Action Plan Form guides you through the entire corrective action process), ensuring not only that all data is recorded but that all steps have properly been executed.All our ISO 9000 Forms
can immediately be used without any or with only little modifications(if you really need to, you can easily edit and customize in Microsoft Wordor Excel).
are designed by experienced quality managers and ISO 9000 auditors so that all forms are fully compliant with ISO 9001 : 2000 requirements.
are professionally laid out so that they are really easy to use without separate instructions. ISO 9000 Forms Consist Of :
Orientation Checklist
Training Calendar
Training Needs Analysis
Training Record
After Training Valuation Form
Training Request Form
Application Form
Leave Application Card
Meeting Attendance
Training Attendance List
Store Card
Order Tracking Form
Material Issue Record
Material Return Note
Document Issue Record
Request For Uncontrolled Document
Document Change Notice
Preventive Maintenance Record
Approved Supplier List
Selection / Evaluation of Supplier
Audit Schedule
Internal Audit Checklist
Corrective Action Report
Preventive Action Report
Outgoing Form
Corrective & Preventive Tracking List
Equipment Calibration Tracking List
Customer Semi-Product Inspection
Non Conformance Corrective Action Report
Record Master List
Customer Feed Back Form
Customer Satisfaction Evaluation
Customer Information List
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Saturday, February 7, 2009
ISO 9000 Basic DVD
ISO 9000 Basics Video Training Program, DVD (Basic Quality Training For Employees) (Paperback)
Product DescriptionWhat Employees Need to Know.
This video and Learning Guide provides easy-to-understand training for employees on the ISO 9001 quality management system standard. Learning Guide is accompanied by a 16 minute DVD and together they provide for an excellent employee orientation. Learning
Guide follows the DVD script and includes an extract of key points, space for notes, and a test which may be placed in employee file as proof of training. Program provides companies with a training tool to strengthen employee's learning process and instructor's effectiveness. This training program with Learning Guide is also available in VHS format (listed separately).
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