ISO 14001 certification : environmental management systems : a practical guide for preparing effective environmental management systems / W. Lee Kuhre.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ch 1. Introduction -- ch 2. Benefits of ISO Certification -- ch 3. Application and scope -- ch 4. The major ISO 14000 subdivisions and technical committees -- ch 5. General steps to achieve certifications -- ch 6. Environmental policy -- ch 7. Organization and personnel issues -- ch 8. Environmental aspects, effects and impacts -- ch 9. Requirements imposed by others/regulations -- ch 10. Environmental objectives and targets -- ch 11. Procurement and vendor controls -- ch 12. Process, equipment and chemical approval and tracking -- ch 13. Emergency procedures -- ch 14. Audits, reviews and verifications -- ch 15. Data collection and handling -- ch 16. Records and document control -- ch 17. External communication -- ch 18. Design for environmental and life-cycle analysis -- ch 19. Minimizing discharges to air, water bodies and sewers -- ch 20. Management of nonhazardous materials and wastes -- ch 21. Site closure procedures -- ch 22. Conclusion -- Appendix A Sample job descriptions: environmental, health and safety -- Appendix B Register of regulations -- Appendix C Treatment, storage and disposal facility audit form -- Appendix D Assessment procedures -- Appendix E Waste minimization procedure -- Appendix F ISO templates