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Frequently Asked Questions about                 ISO 14001

 

Key Steps for ISO 14001 Certification

         

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What is ISO 14001?

ISO 14001 is an international standard for the Environment Management System.

When was ISO 14001 released?

ISO 14001 was released in 2004.

Who released ISO 14001?

ISO 14001 was released by the International Standards Organization.

What is the latest standard for ISO 14001?

The latest version is ISO 14001: 2015.

Who needs to get ISO 14001 certified?

ISO 14001 is a volunteer standard but can be mandated by the customer as a condition for doing business.

What is the benefit of achieving ISO 14001 certification?

Key benefits of ISO 14001 include: environment improvement, awareness of and compliance with environmental legislation and regulations, reduction in pollution and resulting costs, and meeting customer requirements.

What is the time duration required for a company to achieve ISO 14001 certification?

ISO 14001 certification can be achieved in as little as 90 days depending upon the company commitment.

What are the certification steps?

Please visit http://accelcert.com/iso14000.html for the steps to certification.

Where can I get help with consulting?

Please visit http://www.accelcert.com for assistance with consulting.

Where can I get help to achieve ISO 14001 certification with a written guarantee?

ISO Accelerate Group offers written guarantee certification services with the condition your company will comply with recommendations.

Where can I get training for ISO 14001?

ISO Accelerate Group offers online, onsite, and customized training. Please visit http://www.accelcert.com for more information.

Where can I get online training and certification?

Quality University provides online training and certification. For more information, follow this link: http://www.qualityuniversity.com

My company is ISO 9001 certified. Where can I get help to achieve ISO 14001?

Please visit http://www.accelcert.com for more information.

 

Where can I get free cost information for ISO 14001 consulting? 

Please contact Accelcert at

1-888-476-9103 for specific quotes.

Where can I get free cost information for ISO 14001 certification?

Please contact Accelcert at

1-888-476-9103 for specific quotes.

Where can I get a free audit checklist for ISO 14001?

Please contact Accelcert

at 1-888-476-9103 for specific quotes.

 

 

*The above information is provided for the better understanding of the specific standard, certification process, consulting, and training resources. We do recommend that you or your company should refer to the latest standards and verify information and/or contact the resources listed, or as applicable.

 

Step 1
Prepare ISO 14001 Implementation Plan and Detailed Schedule Accelerate & Clients
ACCELERATE
+ Prepare plan for the ISO 14001 Quality System Development
(Accelerate will work with Client)
Step 2
ISO 14001 Gap Assessment
ACCELERATE
+ Perform the ISO 14001 Gap Assessment to Identify GAPS between the standard and what exist.
(Accelerate will prepare the report)
Step 3
ISO 14001 Training (Auditors)
ACCELERATE
+ Train the ISO 14001 Internal Auditors and Process Owners to the Standard.
Upon passing the exam, process owner taking training will get qualified as Internal Auditor
and Lead Auditor Accelerate will issue certificate.
Step 4
ISO 14001 Implementation Training
ACCELERATE
+ Train process owners to ISO 14001 Implementation Process.
(Accelerate will perform the activity)
ISO will issue certificate on passing exam.
Step 5
ISO 14001 Quality Policy (Define & Document)
Accelerate & Client
ACCELERATE
+ Define ISO 14001 Quality Policy to internal and external customers.
(Accelerate will prepare Quality Policy working with Client
Step 6
ISO 14001 Quality Objectives
(Define & Document)
Accelerate & Client
ACCELERATE
+ Define ISO 14001 Quality Objective with reference to Quality Policy.
(Accelerate will prepare working with Client)
Step 7
ISO 14001 Measurement Analysis & Improvement
(Define & Document)
ACCELERATE
+ Define ISO 14001 Measurement Analysis Process for continuous improvement.
(Accelerate will prepare working with Client)
Step 8
ISO 14001 Quality Planning (Define & Document)
ACCELERATE
+ Define ISO 14001 Quality Planning Process.
(Accelerate will prepare working with Client)
Step 9
ISO 14001 Executive Management Training
ACCELERATE
+ Train ISO 14001 Executive Management for the process for Conducting Management Review.
(Accelerate will issue certificate)
Step 10
ISO 14001 Documentation of Data Control
-Development of a consistent
approval process
ACCELERATE
+ Define ISO 14001 Documentation and Data Control Process for development
and Management of Documentation Control System.
(Accelerate will develop, works with Client, which include infrastructure for Documentation Control)
Step 11
ISO 14001 Level I (Quality Manual)
ACCELERATE
+ Prepare ISO 14001  Quality Manual.
Document the Company Policy in the manual for compliance to the standard.
(Accelerate will prepare for Client)
Step 12
ISO 14001 Level II (Standard Operating Procedures)
ACCELERATE
+ Define the ISO 14001 process and the interaction between the processes.
Document each process in compliance with the standard.
(Accelerate will prepare with Client)
Step 13
ISO 14001 Level III (Work Instructions) Draft
Accelerate & Client
ACCELERATE
+ Document the ISO 14001 processes in detail if needed.
(Accelerate will work with Client)
Step 14
ISO 14001 Level I (Quality Manual)
Approval/Sign-Off Client
ACCELERATE
+ Have Top Management sign the ISO 14001 Quality Manual.
(Client works with Accelerate)
Step 15
ISO 14001 Level II (SOP)
Approval/Sign-Off
Client & Accelerate
ACCELERATE
+ Have all ISO 14001 procedures approved by process owners and concerned functions.
(Client works with Accelerate)
Step 16
ISO 14001 Level III (Work Instructions)
Approval/Sign-Off
Client & Accelerate
ACCELERATE
+ Have ISO 14001 work instruction signed-off by concerned functions.
(Client works with Accelerate)
Step 17
First ISO 14001 Internal Audit (by qualified Internal Auditors) Client & Accelerate
ACCELERATE
+ Perform first ISO 14001 Internal Audit. This audit will be conducted by independent Internal Certified Auditors. (Client will perform with support from Accelerate)
Step 18
ISO 14001 Corrective & Preventive Actions, customer, vendor, quality Client & Accelerate
ACCELERATE
+ Do close loop ISO 14001 corrective and preventive action for all issues including issues from Internal Audit (STEP 17). (Client will perform with  Accelerate)
Step 19
First ISO 14001 Management Review (Performed by Management Rep. & Executive Mgmt.)
ACCELERATE
+ Conduct ISO 14001 Management Review as per Management Review procedures. (Client works with Accelerate)
Step 20
Second ISO 14001 Internal Audit (By Qualified Internal Auditors)
Accelerate & Client
ACCELERATE
+ Perform second ISO 14001 Internal by Certified Internal Auditors (same as STEP 17). (Client works with Accelerate)
Step 21
ISO 14001 Corrective & Preventive Action for 2nd Internal Audit
Accelerate & Client
ACCELERATE
+ Perform close loop ISO 14001 corrective and preventive action (Same as STEP 18). (Client works with Accelerate)
Step 22
ISO 14001 Second Management Review (By Executive Mgmt.) Client & Accelerate
ACCELERATE
+ Perform ISO 14001 Management Review as per Management Review Procedure (same as STEP 19).
(Client works with Accelerate)
Step 23
Registrar ISO 14001 Pre-Assessment (Optional Activity) Registrar Client & Accelerate
ACCELERATE
+ Registrar (an independent certifying body) to perform ISO 14001 Pre-Assessment (Accelerate will support)
Step 24
ISO 14001 Corrective & Preventive Actions to registrar finding Accelerate & Client
ACCELERATE
+ Do close loop ISO 14001 corrective actions (same as STEP 18 & 21) (Client works with Accelerate)
Step 25
Accelerate ISO 14001 Documentation Review
ACCELERATE
+ Accelerate Review the complete ISO 14001 system for compliance to standard.
Step 26
Accelerate Assessment for ISO 14001
ACCELERATE
+ Accelerate perform ISO 14001 audit for identifying issues to related Implementation.
Step 27
ISO 14001 Corrective & Preventive Actions
ACCELERATE
+ Do close loop ISO 14001 corrective & preventive action for all issues raised (STEP 25 & 26)(Accelerate works with Client)
Step 28
Final ISO 14001 Registration Audit
ACCELERATE
+ Registrar perform the final ISO 14001 Registration Audit. (Accelerate will support)
Step 29
Prepare ISO 14001 action plan for registrar finding
ACCELERATE
+ Submit ISO 14001 Action Plan & close Registrar Findings.. (Accelerate works with Client)
Step 30
Client Certified for ISO 14001
ACCELERATE
+ Accelerate Registered Client in Accelerate Database as "ISO 14001 Certified"
Step 31
ISO 14001 Maintaining Upgrade & Training
ACCELERATE
+ Accelerate will provide. (If desired)
 

 Aspect, Significant Impact Process/Calculation Method for meeting ISO 14001

ISO 14001:2004 Executive Review & Management Review for meeting ISO14001

 

ISO 14001:2004 Internal Auditing/Auditor and Implementation

 

ISO 14001:2004 Introduction & Awareness for meeting ISO 14001 requirements

 

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ISO 14001 Internal Auditing/Auditor Implementation in Chinese

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Lockout/Tagout Plan - Implementation and Auditing /Auditor

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Implementation & Auditing/Auditor

FMEA, Potential Failure Mode Effect Analysis

Respiratory Planning - Implementation and Auditing/Auditor

Quality Improvement Concepts -continuous improvements-problem solving and customer satisfaction

ESD Overview, Implementation and Auditing /Auditor

ESD EMPLOYEE AWARENESS

Safety Risk Assessment, Calculation Method, Hazard Identification, and Risk Control for OSHA 18001

 

 

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