ABSTRACT
The organization shall identify the operations and activities that are associated with the identified significant environmental aspects in line with its policy, objectives, and targets. The key factor stipulated in the requirements centers on the need to implement controls based on whether or not they are in line with and minimize or prevent deviations from the environmental policy and the objectives and targets. One final comment in regards to the inclusion of the maintenance as actual or potential environmental aspect. An environmental manager who is International Standardization Organization 14001 “smart” would be an extremely valuable addition to any review team. From a positive standpoint it can be utilized as part of a hazard assessment program for identifying potential hazardous situations and other impacts, including environmental. On the negative side, failure to perform preventive maintenance as required can result in an undesirable impact.
