ems tool staff awareness
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[Organisations Title]
Environmental
Management System
[Organisations Title]
Environmental
Management System
[Staff Awareness Training]
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Objectives of this presentationObjectives of this presentation
To provide awareness of:
The agencys new environmental management
system (EMS)
Importance of conformity with environmental policy,
procedures & other requirements of EMS
Significant environmental aspects & related impacts
associated with peoples work
Environmental benefits of improved environmental
performance
New roles & responsibilities
Consequences of potential departure from
procedures.
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What is an environmental management
system (EMS)?
What is an environmental management
system (EMS)?
Partof an organisations management system
used to develop and implement its
environmental policyand manage its
environmental aspects.
(AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 cl. 3.8)
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What is AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004?What is AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004?
An international standard for requirements
of an environmental management system.
Produced by the International Organisation
for Standardisation.
Ratified jointly by Standards Australia and
Standards New Zealand for application in
Australia and New Zealand. Used as basis for third party certification of
environmental management systems.
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EnvironmentalPolicy
Planning
Implementation& Operation
Checking
Management
Review
Continual
Improvement
The ISO 14001 model of
continual improvement
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Why have an EMS?Why have an EMS?
Improve management of environmental impacts
Set targets to reduce energy use, water use & waste to
landfill
Initiate and maintain procedures to improve efficienciesincluding:
Environmentally friendly purchasing procedures
Preferred business travel option
Define key responsibilities for achieving targets
Monitor and measure environmental performance against
key indicators
Regularly assess progress towards achieving set objectives
Ensure due diligence and ongoing consideration of legal and
other environmental requirements
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Why have an EMS? continuedWhy have an EMS? continued
Assist with environmental reporting as required by s.516A
of the EPBC Act 1999
Government policy encourages commonwealth agencies
to implement an EMS (at least one site)
Contribute to preferred employer status
Achieve cost savings
Show leadership, nationally and/or internationally
Obtain competitive advantage
May be required by clients, customers and/or regulators
Build goodwill from customers and stakeholders
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Role of management in establishment &
implementation of EMS
Role of management in establishment &
implementation of EMS
Develop & approve environmental policy as a
statement of commitment
Provide resources
Appoint management representative(s) to ensure
EMS is established, implemented and maintained,
and to report on performance of EMS including
recommendations for improvement
Provide support to management representative in
establishment phase to overcome barriers
Regularly review the EMS to ensure its continuing
suitability, adequacy and effectiveness.
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The agencys environmental policyThe agencys environmental policy
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Planning the EMSPlanning the EMS
Environmental aspects
Legal & other requirements
Objectives, targets & programs
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Environmental aspectsEnvironmental aspects
Identification of environmental aspects
Determination of aspects withsignificant
environmental impact Environmental aspects register
Significantenvironmental aspects are the
focus of the rest of the EMS
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The agencys significant environmental
aspects
The agencys significant environmental
aspects
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Legal & other requirementsLegal & other requirements
Identification of legal requirements
applicable to the agency
Identification of other requirements to whichthe agency subscribes
Legal & other requirements applied to
environmental aspects
Maintenance & incorporation in rest of EMS
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The agencys legal & other requirementsThe agencys legal & other requirements
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Objectives, targets & programsObjectives, targets & programs
Objective: overall goal consistent with
environmental policy that the agency wants
to ach
ieve Target: detailed performance requirement to
achieve objective
Environmental program/action plan:
to achieve objectives & targets
includes responsibility, means & timeframe
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The agencys objectives, targets &
programs
The agencys objectives, targets &
programs
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Implementation & OperationImplementation & Operation
Resources, roles, responsibility & authority
Competence, training & awareness
Communication
Documentation
Control of documents
Operational control
Emergency preparedness & response
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Resources, roles, responsibility &
authority
Resources, roles, responsibility &
authority
Management provision of appropriate
resources
Documentation of roles, responsibilities &authorities
Appointment of management representative
to:
Co-ordinate establishment, implementation &maintenance of EMS
Report to top management on performance of
EMS & recommend improvements
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Competence, training & awarenessCompetence, training & awareness
Identification of positions & roles associated with
significant environmental aspects
Assessment of competence
Identification of training needs
Fulfilment of training needs
Propagation of awareness of the EMS, especially:
Importance of conformity with the environmental policy
and other requirements of the EMS
Significant environmental aspects and related impactsassociated with work
Environmental benefits of improved personal performance
Roles and responsibilities relevant to the EMS
Potential consequences of departure from specified
procedures.
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CommunicationCommunication
Internal communication
Communication from external parties
Decision on proactive communicationexternally about significant environmental
aspects
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DocumentationDocumentation
Environmental policy, objectives and targets
Description of the scope of the environmental
management system
Description of the main elements of the
environmental management system and their
interaction, and reference to related documents
Documents and records required by the standard
Documents and records determined by the
organisation to be necessary to ensure the effective
planning, operation and control of processes that
relate to its significant environmental aspects.
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Document controlDocument control
Document approval
Document review, update and re-approval
Identification of changes and currentrevision status
Availability at points of use
Legibility and identification
Identification and distribution of external
documents
Management of obsolete documents.
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Operational controlOperational control
Control ofall operations associated with
significant environmental impacts
Operational control must includedocumented work instructions and operating
procedures defining the manner in which
control will be maintained, on a risk
management basis Operational control extends to significant
environmental aspects of goods & services
used by the agency, for communication to
suppliers & contractors.
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Emergency preparedness & responseEmergency preparedness & response
Identification of potential for accidents and
emergency situations
Determination of appropriate response toaccident and emergency situations to
minimise environmental impact
Testing of emergency response
Review of emergency preparedness &response procedure, especially after
incidents
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CheckingChecking
Monitoring & measurement
Evaluation of compliance
Nonconformity, corrective action &preventive action
Control of records
Internal audit
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Monitoring & measurementMonitoring & measurement
Monitoring of activities, functions andprocesses associated with significantenvironmental impacts
Monitoring of performance, operationalcontrols, & conformity with environmentalobjectives & targets
Calibration or verification of monitoring &
measurement equipment
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Evaluation of complianceEvaluation of compliance
Periodic evaluation of compliance with legal
& other requirements
Recording of evaluations.
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Nonconformity, corrective action &
preventive action
Nonconformity, corrective action &
preventive action
Identification of actual & potential
nonconformities
Action to correct nonconformities and
mitigate environmental impact
Investigation of nonconformities &
determination of root cause
Corrective action to avoid recurrence
Preventive action to prevent occurrence
Review of effectiveness of action taken.
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Control of recordsControl of records
Retention of all environmental records
required for the successful development,
implementation and maintenance of the EMS.
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Internal auditInternal audit
Internal audit program designed to:
evaluate conformity with requirements of
EMS & international standard
evaluate effectiveness of EMS
provide information to top management.
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Management ReviewManagement Review
Holistic & strategic evaluation, by top
management, of audit findings and the
degree to which organisations
environmental policy, objectives and targets,
programs and procedures are functioning to
improve environmental performance.
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EnvironmentalPolicy
Planning
Implementation& Operation
Checking
Management
Review
Continual
Improvement
Continual improvement
of our EMS
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Objectives of this presentationObjectives of this presentation
To provide awareness of:
The agencys new environmental management
system (EMS)
Importance of conformity with environmental policy,
procedures & other requirements of EMS
Significant environmental aspects & related impacts
associated with peoples work
Environmental benefits of improved personal
performance New roles & responsibilities
Consequences of potential departure from
procedures.
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Questions?Questions?