ISO14001 Environmental Systems Handbook

'ISO 14001 Environmental Systems Handbook Second Edition' outlines the scope and purpose of the standard, and gives insightful guidance making it accessible to all.

 

‘ISO 14001 Environmental Systems Handbook Second Edition’ outlines the scope and purpose of the standard, making it accessible to all. The author begins by explaining the concepts of the standard, which sets the tone for a practical guide to implementation of an ISO 14000-compliant environmental management system. The text covers a range of perspectives including that of the consultant and auditor.

Key Features:

• Case studies from industries that have actually undergone the process, updated to include information on their progress toward environmental objectives in the 18-24 months following implementation.
• Input from training organisations and certification and accreditation bodies to assist with trouble-shooting and assessment.
• Additional information is also included on international legislative issues. Comparisons with ISO 9000 will also be fully updated to reflect revisions to this standard.

The book will offer the reader a range of options for implementation, and guidance on which is the best option to suit the particular organisation's culture. It is fully updated to meet the new 2004 amendments to ISO 14001. New case studies are included to show how ISO14001 is being implemented and is working for key organisations. It has proven track record of making understanding and implementing ISO14001 accessible.

Author: Ken Whitelaw