iso14000-digest Wednesday, November 11 1998 Volume 02 : Number 042
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Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 15:39:13 +0200
From: "Goodman, Sally"
Subject: RE: Request for DNV insights
Dear Diana,
I am in agreement with the information provided by John Pepper and
Sidney Vianna in their responses to your request. However, I would like
to add just a couple of additional points.
In terms of integrated systems (your question no. 2), it is helpful for
the implementing organisation to be clear in its own mind where the
different parts of the system lie in respect to the various standards.
There will be many areas which clearly relate only to ISO 14001 or to
ISO 9000 or to the relevant OHS standard. However, there will be some
areas which will be "common" to two or all three of the standards, such
as Records, Document Control, Internal Audits, Management Review, etc.
Some of these will be entirely common (records, doc. control), whereas
others will have partial overlap. This will help the organisation to
understand the context of any non-conformance that may be raised by the
certification auditor.
DNV is also accredited by Inmetro in Brazil.
Kind regards,
Sally
Sally L Goodman
Service Responsible, Accredited Environmental Systems Certification
Section for Certification (DTP 325)
Det Norske Veritas
Tel: +47 67 57 8213
Fax: +47 67 57 9705
Email: sally.goodman@dnv.com
http://www.dnv.com
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Diana Baldi [SMTP:Baldifamily@compuserve.com]
>Sent: Friday, August 21, 1998 5:33 AM
>To: ,Pepper, John ; ISO 14001 discussion group
>Subject: Request for DNV insights
>
>To any 14001 registrar,
>
>I am working with several clients for ISO 9001 that are implementing 14001.
> I am interested in getting acquainted with any key interpretations that
>registrar's have developed during the early implementation phases. Some of
>these clients have very mature EMSs and have fully integrated EH&S. They
>are migrating to a QEH&S system.
>
>As you know, this approach can be better for the business but can be quite
>a challenge to actually do well. Especially if their 9001 system is
>burdening in its documentation.
>
>Here are a couple specific questions:
>1. Since the EMS is mature--with very different numbering than 14001, do
>you agree that as long as we index requirements to where you'll find them
>that we can call "things" what we want? For example aspects and impacts
>could be called hazards and risks since they also include safety and health
>in the process.
>
>2. Even with the EH&S being integrated, would any nonconformance that was
>noted pertained to H&S, not be one for 14001 (granted, that there was a
>reasonable delineation--not trying to shroud a valid E nonconformance).
>The company would want to know, but not have a 14001 registration
>"blackmark".
>
>3. For multi-site registrations, what do you expect for the level of
>consistency in the procedure for aspects and impact identification and
>methodology for determining significance? This was not one of the
>categories that has been stated by one registrar to be required to be
>coordinated at the highest level (like audits, management review, and
>evaluation of corrective action effectiveness). Does this mean,
>flexibility is acceptable for each site in the scope of registration?
>
>4. What do you recommend for adding sites into the larger scope? What
>approaches have been a nightmare to manage from the registrar's side? Some
>clients want to be able to add onesies and twosies and some want to have a
>pilot site or two then register the rest all at once. I'd like to be able
>to assist them chose what will be more workable from both your side and
>theirs. I know you can't "consult", but if you have any factual info that
>would help us decide what to request of you in the quote, it would help us.
>
>5. As a follow-on to question 4, have you experienced any "learnings" in
>trying to do integrated, sequential, or concurrent audits for 14001 and
>9001? A question keeps coming up about trying to adjust the 14001
>implementation schedule to coincide with 9001 periodic audits and/or the 3
>year full reassessment. Any comments??
>
>Since these clients are global, it would be helpful to me if your reply
>included the accreditations your Registration Service holds.
>
>Thank you.
>Diana Baldi
>
>.
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Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 14:40:08 -0400
From: Jennifer Wittig
Subject: Upcoming Environmental Auditing Conference
Upcoming Canadian Environmental Auditing Association Technical Conference and Annual General Meeting, Ottawa
October 26 and 27, 1998
"Building Partnerships and Awareness"
The Canadian Environmental Auditing Association will be holding a technical conference and annual general meeting on October 26 and 27, 1998 at the Citadel Hotel in Ottawa. Over 200 attendees are expected to gather to discuss industry and public sector e
nvironmental management initiatives and the role of auditors in such programs. Presentations from key industrial sectors highlighting leading edge industry environmental management initiatives will include the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, the Can
adian Electricity Association, the Mining Association of Canada, the Canadian Steel Producers Association, and the Major Industrial Accident Council of Canada. Public sector environmental management initiatives from Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, the
Office of the Auditor General, Treasury Board and National Defence will also be highlighted.
In addition, a major conference session will highlight benchmarking environmental auditing programs, where attendees will have the opportunity to compare their organization's audit program with current audit programs and practical experiences of industry
leaders. This session will include presentations from a cross section of organization that have used internal and external resources in establishing and operating auditing programs. These presentations will emphasize such factors as program design, the
role of the auditor and auditor qualifications. For further information about the conference, please contact the Canadian Environmental Auditing Association at phone: (905) 814-1160, fax: (905) 814-1158 or e-mail: execdirector.ceaa@sympatico.ca.
Media Contact: John Pawley, Executive Director
Phone: (905) 814-1160
Fax: (905) 814-1158
E-mail: execdirector.ceaa@sympatico.ca
Website: http://www.mgmt14k.com/ceaa/
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Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 13:19:12 +0200
From: "Jup van 't Veld"
Subject: Re: Legal compliance - to audit or not to audit?
At 14:19 24-08-1998 +0200, Goodman, Sally wrote:
>Dear Colleagues,
>
>There seem to be geographical differences arising in the way that legal
>compliance is audited for ISO 14001 certification.
[...]
Dear Listers,
On a slightly different note I would like to mention an approach promoted
in the Netherlands. Companies are recommended to inform in writing the
licensing authorities of their plans for a certification audit. The Dutch
certification scheme offers a model for such a letter.
In short the letter states:
- - we (the company) hereby inform you that an audit will take place
- - we feel it is important that authorities place trust in our EMS and the
ISO certificate
- - please send any comments on this issue in writing, so we can make them
part of our EMS documentation, and the auditor can make use of them in
designing and executing the audit.
The letter should be sent ca. three weeks before the start of the audit,
and ask for a reply ultimately one week before the start of the audit.
I am not certain how often this procedure is actually put into practice.
However, in the Netherlands certification is primarily considered to be a
means of communication. There should be no doubt that certified companies
are decent, and decency implies - among many things - maintaining an open
relationship with relevant authorities.
regards,
jup van 't veld
t.u. expert environment, health, safety
amsterdam (nl)
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Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 14:19:16 -0400
From: Beth Graves
Subject: FW: Job Opportunity-NC
> FYI-
> Wesbell Asset Recovery Center, Inc. (Formerly Nortel Asset Recovery)
> has forwarded the information below pertaining to an employment
> opportunity
> at their facility in Durham, North Carolina (just outside of Raleigh).
> Wesbell provides repair, re-sale, dismantling, and recycling services for
> telecommunications and electronics equipment manufacturers. For a more
> in-depth job description, please contact the General Manager, Philip
> Lombardo.
>
++++++++++++
> Wesbell is currently looking for an individual with a degree in
> environmental studies with 1-2 years work experience. The individual
> must
> be process oriented with an ability to accomplish objectives with minimal
> supervision. The focus of this individual's task will be ISO 9002.
> Initially we will be transferring (6 months) the ISO designation Nortel
> had
> to Wesbell. Once completed we will begin to pursue the ISO 14000
> compliance. The individual would work with the operations group and sales
> and marketing both to ensure environmental compliance and market
> penetration. Please inform me of any interested individuals.
> Thank you,
> Philip Lombardo, General Manager
> Phone (919)-687-3903 Fax (919)-687-3925
> 1431 East Geer St
> PO BOX 11330
> Durham, NC 27703
> PLombardo@wesbell.com
> www.wesbell.com
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Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 15:37:27 -0400
From: "Connie G. Ritzert"
Subject: ISO 14001 Birthday Wishes
Dear List Members: A few weeks ago, Jason Hart, the editor of IESU ( the
CEEM periodical on ISO 14000) asked me to give him a couple of paragraphs
on ISO 14001 in honor of the fact that this September is the second
anniversary of the approval of the standard. I took a somewhat
unconventional approach ( as I sometimes do), and wrote a "birthday card"
for ISO 14001. I just got the September issue of IESU, and apparently
Jason decided not to use my submittal after all, so I thought I would share
it with those of you on this list.
Here it is . . .
Happy Birthday ISO 14001 ! You're two years old. My how time flies! I
remember your nearly 5-year gestation period while consensus was developed
- - much of which could be described as hard labor - and your heralded birth
in 1996. Along with your siblings ( ISO 14004, 10, 11, & 12) , you were
destined to make big changes in how we mere mortals manage our
"environmental aspects" ( a term you brought to the vernacular). Oh, t
here were those who said you would never make it - - that you weren't
strong enough, or that you weren't needed. Some are still skeptical - they
say you're not growing fast enough, and you haven't proven yourself yet.
Well, I think most of us would agree you're not perfect, but for a
two-year-old, you've done a lot of good for a lot of organizations.
For one thing, you have made a lot of us look harder at how we are managing
those environmental aspects. You've made us think about things like how we
ensure that the commitments we make are actually being met - or maybe about
whether we are making the right commitments. You've helped us focus on
priorities instead of putting out fires and use systems to help overcome
diminishing people resources in downsizing situations. For some, you
provided a framework to maintain compliance with the law, and for others,
you added structure to their strategic environmental planning to help put
them on the path toward sustainable development. You certainly are a
versatile little standard!
So what's ahead for you now? More than 5000 organizations around the world
have an EMS that is certified to your specification, and several times that
many are using your concepts. Where do you go from here? Well, you are
entering the "Terrible Two's" , so be careful ! There is a lot more good
you can do if you don't get a bad reputation. It looks like we'll begin
reviewing you in 1999 to see if you need to be improved, but for now, enjoy
your birthday. You deserve a celebration!
Birthday wishes and many happy returns of the day from
Connie Glover Ritzert
Meredith-EMC
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Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 09:52:31 -0400
From: "Robert Clifford, Jr."
Subject: re: ISO 14001 Birthday Wishes
I read:
>Happy Birthday ISO 14001 ! You're two years old.
>Well, I think most of us would agree you're not perfect, but
>for a two-year-old, you've done a lot of good for a lot of organizations.
>Well, you are entering the "Terrible Two's" , so be careful !
>There is a lot more good you can do if you don't get a bad reputation.
>Birthday wishes and many happy returns of the day from
>Connie Glover Ritzert Meredith-EMC
My own birthday wishes as well ! I'd like to add a thought from my article
entitled, "ISO 14001 Enters Its Third Year", appearing in the September
issue of 'Manufacturers' Mart', a trade paper published in New England and
Connecticut by Guncanco Ltd:
"The hallmarks of the coming year, as it would be with any two year old
going on the three, are likely to include a growing level of curiosity and
experimentation as the standard grows into a useful tool for environmental
protection".
I hope that EMS practitioners try to aggressively utilize the standard
during the coming year and identify (and publicize) the benefits, and
downsides, of its use. It will only be through the development and
analysis of objective, quantifable data on environmental AND business
performance, in organizations implementing an EMS after the ISO-model, that
the standard may begin to achieve wider utilization in manufacturing and
service sectors here in the U.S.
Robert Clifford, Jr., Vice President
ISO Environmental Consultancy, Inc.
1103 Glenwood Blvd.
Schenectady NY 12308-2503
518-393-3392
clifford@quality.org
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Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 17:19:41 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Bill Casti (System Admin)"
Subject: Non-member submission from ["Robert A. Bruce" <113243.3037@compuserve.com>] (fwd)
FYI.
- ---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 15:02:27 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Robert A. Bruce" <113243.3037@compuserve.com>
Subject: Thanks
To: Forest list
Cc: UK Forestry , GAOF ,
in , iso14000
To all those who responded to my plea for help and sent me information on
ISO 14000 and FSC certification schemes, many thanks indeed. My completed
MBA dissertation was submitted yesterday (22/9/98) and now all I have to do
is wait until the end of October for the examiners verdict!
Again, many thanks
Robert Bruce
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Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 10:25:34 GMT-0300
From: "Macarena Ortega"
Subject: Eco-labelling
Dear friends,
I am doing a research about the state of the art in ecolabels all
around the world. I have a lot of publications but they are not
updated. Do you now about good recent publications in this issue?
Thank you in advance
**************************************************
Macarena Ortega
e-mail: mortega@fundch.cl
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Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 17:01:02 GMT-0300
From: "Macarena Ortega"
Subject: Environmental labels
Dear all,
I am looking for information related with the state of the
art in ecolabelling. Do you know about recent publications in this
field?
Thank you in advance
**************************************************
Macarena Ortega
e-mail: mortega@fundch.cl
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Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 09:21:34 +0300
From: Angela Boura
Subject: Re: Eco-labelling
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Dear Macarena,
Try the European Union Eco-Label Home page:
http://europa.eu.int/en/comm/dg11/ecolabel/award.htm (updated September
4th, 1998)
Kind regards,
Angela Boura
Macarena Ortega wrote:
> Dear friends,
>
> I am doing a research about the state of the art in ecolabels all
> around the world. I have a lot of publications but they are not
> updated. Do you now about good recent publications in this issue?
>
> Thank you in advance
>
> **************************************************
> Macarena Ortega
> e-mail: mortega@fundch.cl
> *************************************************
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Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 10:10:23 GMT-0300
From: "Macarena Ortega"
Subject: Re: Eco-labelling
> Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 09:21:34 +0300
> From: Angela Boura
> Organization: LHTEE,Auth
> To: mortega@fundch.cl
> Cc: iso14000@quality.org
> Subject: Re: Eco-labelling
> Dear Macarena,
>
> Try the European Union Eco-Label Home page:
> http://europa.eu.int/en/comm/dg11/ecolabel/award.htm (updated September
> 4th, 1998)
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Angela Boura
>
>
Thank you Angela for your Reply.
Macarena Ortega
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Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1998 20:46:37 +0200
From: Francisco Serrano
Subject: course iso 14001
COURSE ISO 14001:
- - Dates: 16, 17, 18 november
- - Duration: 20 hours
- - Place: Santiago de Compostela (Galicia-Spain)
- - Organized by: Bureau Veritas
- - Price: 75400 pesetas
- - Information and registration:
- phone: 34-981252550
- fax: 34-981253091
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Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 18:23:12 +0200
From: "Vianna, Sidney"
Subject: FYI: DNV Certification Receives SA8000 Accreditation/Vianna
DNV Certification has been awarded accreditation to certify to Social
Accountability 8000, the new global standard for working conditions
based on several International Labor Organizations conventions, the
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Universal
Declaration on Human Rights. DNV Certification will begin issuing
SA8000 certifications this year.
SA8000 addresses working conditions including child labor, forced
labor, health and safety, freedom of association, collective
bargaining, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours,
compensation and management systems. Companies that adopt SA8000
demonstrate a commitment to improved working conditions, which protect
their brand images and reputations with customers, investors and
employees.
"DNV Certification expects to certify at least a dozen companies
to SA8000 before the end of 1998," says Roger Howe, DNV
Certifications' general manager. "Many of them see SA8000 as
complementary to DNV's proprietary Occupational Health and Safety
Management System to which DNV has issued several certificates."
SA8000 has been defined by the Council of Economic Priorities,
which published a guidance document through its London office. During
the next two years, CEP will improve and refine this document through
a global consultation process.
For more information on SA8000 accreditation, contact DNV
Certification at telephone (281) 721-6818 or visit the company's Web
site at www.dnvcert.com.
Thanks and regards,
Sidney Vianna
DNV Certification
sidney.vianna@dnv.com
http://www.dnvcert.com
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Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 17:51:08 +0200
From: Folkert.vanderMolen@MI.dhv.nl
Subject: Corporate environmental reporting and accounting
Dear list members,
Stakeholders are more and more interested in the environmental performance
of companies. Several studies do prove that there is a strong relation
between the environmental performance of a company and it's financial
results and stakeholder value.
The International Corporate Environmental Reporting Site
(http://home.wxs.nl/~folmolen/mjv.htm) is the starting point on the web for
issues in the field of environmental performance of companies.
It covers the following issues:
* corporate environmental reporting and disclosure
* environmental accounting
* environmental performance measurement
* relation between the environmental performance of a company and it's
financial results and stakeholder value.
* and much more
The site offerts news, a full web directory for relevant articles, papers,
study reports, news and much more. You find also a section (The CER Plaza)
with the main players on this field like research institutes, consultancy
firms, media and other organisations. It may be interesting for your
organisation to place a logo on this section!
I hope to meet you on:
The International Corporate Environmental Reporting Site
http://home.wxs.nl/~folmolen/mjv.htm
Folkert van der Molen
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Date: 30 Sep 98 08:45:56 -0400
From: Jack Blackmer
Subject: Comparisons to ISO/QS 9000
I am interested in resources that can explain comparisons and links between ISO 14001 and ISO/QS 9001/9002. I am aware of the obvious links for systems that can be shared, such as Document Control, but I would like learn about all possible links for effi
ciency, and potential problems of linking them that should be avoided.
Thanks,
Jack Blackmer
Environmental Resource Center
jblackmer@ercweb.com
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Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 18:06:42 EDT
From: DBurd52011@aol.com
Subject: Determining interest level for various research proposals
Dear ISO Users Group
If you have a few minutes, would you be so kind as to share your interest
level with me for the following research proposals for a masters thesis in
Environmental Management?
Special kudos if you mention any sources of data concerning the various topics
of interest as well as the type of industry you are involved in. Additional
areas of research interest is also welcome.
Please send response to Dburd52011@aol.com. I will keep you posted as to the
progress of this thesis.
6= highest level of interest, 1 = lowest
TOPICS
1. What is the role that registrars and their accreditors have in influencing
effective reduction of environmental impacts within the companies they
certify.
Level of interest:____ Comment?___________________________
Further reading:_______________________________
2. Ascertain effective techniques for gaining stakeholder involvement within
corporations without compromising their autonomy.
Level of interest?:____ Comment?__________________________
Further reading:__________________________________________________
3. Determine which EMS strategies are the most effective for given cultural
and organisational climates.
Level of interest?:____ Comment?____________________________________
Further reading:____________________________________________________
4. What is the relationship between various aspect and impact analysis
strategies and the environmental performance of a company^Òs targeted
environmental goals. Level of interest?:____
Comment?___________________________
Further reading:______________________________________________________
5. What is the role of effective environmental performance indicators (EPIs)
in reducing a facility^Òs environmental impacts.
Level of interest?:____ Comment?________________________________
Further reading:_______________________________________________________
6. Other:___________________________________________________________
Level of interest?:____Comment?_______________________________________
Further reading:_____________________________________________________
Thank you for your contribution in furthering our understanding of the
environment, impact reduction, and sustainable practices.
Sincerely yours,
David Burdick
(+1) 503 227-4003
Open University
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Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1998 12:49:46 EDT
From: DBurd52011@aol.com
Subject: Subject: Preliminary results of interest for research proposals
Dear ISO Users Group
Enclosed is a update on the level of interest shown from the 9 responses
received from the ISO 14000 group. Thanks for those participating so far.
Spread has been fairly wide, but preliminary results indicate the following
level of interest on the 5 research proposals.
Research topic number 5 (see below) has the highest level of interest, an
average of (4.6) followed by topic 4 (4.2) , topic 3 (4.11), topic 2 (4.1),
and topic 1 (3.4). Addition topics suggested so far have been researching
cost/benefit analysis of registration, combining ISO 9000, 14000 and Safety
into one standard, and threats from legal litigation.
The number of responses is yet too small to draw any conclusions, thus if you
have a few minutes and have interest in furthering the study of any of these
or other topics, you are welcome to share your interest level with me for the
following research proposals on a masters thesis in Environmental Management.
Please send response to Dburd52011@aol.com. I will keep you posted as to the
progress of this thesis.
6= highest level of interest, 1 = lowest
TOPICS
1. What is the role that registrars and their accreditors have in influencing
effective reduction of environmental impacts within the companies they
certify. Level of interest:____ Comment?_______________________________
2. Ascertain effective techniques for gaining stakeholder involvement within
corporations without compromising their autonomy. Level of interest?:____
Comment?__________________________
3. Determine which EMS strategies are the most effective for given cultural
and organisational climates. Level of interest?:____
Comment?______________________
4. What is the relationship between various aspect and impact analysis
strategies and the environmental performance of a company^Òs targeted
environmental goals. Level of interest?:____
Comment?___________________________
5. What is the role of effective environmental performance indicators (EPIs)
in reducing a facility^Òs environmental impacts. Level of interest?:____
Comment?________________________________
6. Other:_______________________________________________________________
Level of interest?:____ Comment?____________________________________________
7. Type of industry you are involved in: __________________________
(manufacturing, environmental consulting, registration, regulation, other)
Thank you for your contribution in furthering environmental awareness, impact
reduction, and sustainable practices.
Sincerely yours,
David Burdick
(+1) 503 227-4003
Open University
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Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1998 17:54:12 -0500 (CDT)
From: Dave Yang
Subject: ISO 14000 Career Opportunities
I'm curious as to how someone with no industry experience and a deep
interest in EMS and sustainable business practices would get into a career
path involving ISO 14000.
What are the general steps in getting into an ISO 14000 background?
______________________________________________
Budget: A method for going broke methodically.
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Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1998 10:51:18 -0500 (CDT)
From: Dave Yang
Subject: thanx!
Just wanted to thank everyone for their quick responses.
All your responses are in-line to what I've already heard or expected,
unfortunately.
But I appreciate your help nonetheless.
______________________________________________
Budget: A method for going broke methodically.
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Date: 16 Oct 98 08:40:28 -0400
From: Jack Blackmer
Subject: Success Stories
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I am collecting success stories which include =
cost savings as a result of ISO 14001 =
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the collective results with all the contributors.
Jack Blackmer
Environmental Resource Center
jblackmer@ercweb.com
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implementation. =
I would be glad to share
the collective =
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Jack =
Blackmer
Environmental Resource Center
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Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 13:40:05 +0100
From: Matthias Gelber
Subject: Accreditation for EMS certification bodies / Registrars
Hi
I wonder whether anyone can explain to me how exactly the inductrial
scope is determined which an EMS certification body / registrar is
allowed to certify / register??
Has anyone come across any guidance notes issued by EMS accredition
bodies which interprets the IAF guidance on the application of ISO/IEC
Guide 62 or any other existing national EMS accreditation criteria?
Are there any published criteria for Accreditation bodies and their
assessors to comply with in relation to EMS accreditation and witness
audits?
I would appreciate any responses.
Matthias Gelber
14000 & ONE Solutions
PO BOX 1005
Stoke-on-Trent UK
ST4 2XY
Phone: +44 70000 14000
Fax: +44 70000 14001
Email: mgelber@ibm.net
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Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 16:49:45 -0400
From: "pkirby"
Subject: Accreditations?
Hi Group,
Is there a particular benefit to seeking ISO 14001 registration under UKAS,
RvA, RAB, etc. or a combination. Perhaps I can answer my own question.
1). If an American company only sells widgets in the UK and the Netherlands
I would assume it would be a good idea to complete the certification under
the auspices of UKAS and RvA (or with a registrar that has these
accreditations).
2). On the same thought, a group of facilities, located throughout the
world, may be required to complete the same certification, due to a
corporate requirement, that will save costs, improve overall
competitiveness, international trade arrangements, etc...
Any other reasons??
Paul Kirby, B.Sc.
Environmental Scientist
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Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 14:57:10 -0500
From: "pkirby"
Subject: Fw: Accreditations?
I don't think this made it through, so here it is again...Apologies...
>Hi Group,
>
>Is there a particular benefit to seeking ISO 14001 registration under UKAS,
>RvA, RAB, etc. or a combination. Perhaps I can answer my own question.
>
>1). If an American company only sells widgets in the UK and the Netherlands
>I would assume it would be a good idea to complete the certification under
>the auspices of UKAS and RvA (or with a registrar that has these
>accreditations).
>
>2). On the same thought, a group of facilities, located throughout the
>world, may be required to complete the same certification, due to a
>corporate requirement, that will save costs, improve overall
>competitiveness, international trade arrangements, etc...
>
>Any other reasons??
>
>Paul Kirby, B.Sc.
>Environmental Scientist
>
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Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 11:00:43 -0500
From: Beth Graves
Subject: FW: ISO 14000 clarification
> Everyone,
>
> I am looking for clarification on section 4.4.6 Operational Control, of
> the ISO 14001 standard.
>
> As I read the requirements, it seems procedures must be established to
> both prevent the occurrence of a significant environmental impact and also
> to manage waste streams which are identified significant impacts. This
> would seem to cover activities such as incoming chemicals handling and
> waste water treatment plant operations. Facility operations covered by
> contractors and suppliers, such as incoming chemicals handling must also
> be communicated to these groups.
>
> Have I misinterpreted the requirements? Is this the way others interpret
> this particular section?
>
> Thanks in advance, Greg.
(posted by Beth Graves, NC DPPEA for Greg Newman, NC DPPEA)
> Greg Newman
> NC Div. of Pollution Prevention & Environmental Assistance
> PO Box 29569
> Raleigh NC 27626-9569
> Ph: (919) 715-6515 Fax: (919) 715-6794
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Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1998 16:43:20 -0500 (EST)
From: "Bill Casti (System Admin)"
Subject: sustainable forestry practices (fwd)
NOTE: Reply to the original inquirer. His email address is below. don't
reply to me.
- ---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 1998 13:41:11 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time)
From: "Benevento, Michael V"
Subject: sustainable forestry practices
Hello, I do not have much experience with ISO 14000,
however I do have a question pertaining to its use in the
large or international paper industry. From research, I
understand that International Paper was the first US paper
company to be ISO 14000 certified. I was wondering if you
had a list or knew of any other US companies that have been
certified. Also if it is not too much trouble I would like
to know which European Community companies are certified.
Thanks for your time,
Mike Benevento
- --
Benevento, Michael V
benevemv@jmu.edu
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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 13:40:31 -0800
From: "Jim Vasconcellos"
Subject: Low Hanging Fruit
Hello all,
I do project management and consulting for customers of our quality
management software. I have been finding that the two largest issues have
been document management, and Corrective Actions. I want to know if you
all consider these to be the most important issues for organizations
setting up a quality/compliance management system, or automating one that
is in place. Thank you for responding to this informal survey.
Jim Vasconcellos Only mediocre people
Certified Lotus Professional are always at their best.
DPI Services, Inc. -Somerset Maugham
Lotus Premium Partner
Tel: 408-918-5225
jimv@dpiservices.com
http://www.qmx.com
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Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 13:08:54 -0500
From: Michael Snider
Subject: Re: Low Hanging Fruit
Rather than limiting the scope to corrective actions, I would expand the challenge to include issues management in general. By that I mean the definition of the problem, agreement on the root cause and proposed corrective actions, and completion and veri
fication of those actions. Even when each of the preceding elements is consistently executed, it is difficult to ensure that all elements occur in a timely fashion and that attention is focused on the most critical issues.
>>> "Jim Vasconcellos" 11/10 4:40 PM >>>
Hello all,
I do project management and consulting for customers of our quality
management software. I have been finding that the two largest issues have
been document management, and Corrective Actions. I want to know if you
all consider these to be the most important issues for organizations
setting up a quality/compliance management system, or automating one that
is in place. Thank you for responding to this informal survey.
Jim Vasconcellos Only mediocre people
Certified Lotus Professional are always at their best.
DPI Services, Inc. -Somerset Maugham
Lotus Premium Partner
Tel: 408-918-5225
jimv@dpiservices.com
http://www.qmx.com
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