ABSTRACT
Emissions can be most catastrophic during accidents. Smoke is often very toxic and watercourses can be polluted if chemicals leak into the waste water system.
Accidents and near accidents According to paragraph 4.4.7 in ISO 14001, an organization shall have procedures to identify potential for accidents and emergency situations. Begin identifying accident risks by describing accidents and near accidents, in Table 4.1. Include all accidents that have taken place during, for example, the past fi ve years, which have had a negative effect on the external environment.
