Environmental Management System Flashcards
Annex SL provides the high-level structure of ISO 14001. Which other management standards use Annex SL?
ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
What does PDCA stand for?
Plan, Do, Check, Act
Which document provides guidance on auditing management systems?
ISO 19011
Within ISO 14001, what does “can” refer to?
A possibility or a capability
The intended outcome of an environmental management system is:
a) All of the above
b) Fulfilment of compliance obligations
c) Achievement of environmental objectives
d) Enhancement of environmental performance
All of the above
Which of the below are examples of an interested party? Communities, Suppliers or Custoemrs
All
Change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organization’s environmental aspects
“Environmental Impact” in ISO 14001
Objective set by the organization consistent with its environmental policy
“Environmental objective” in ISO 14001
Clause 5.2 states ‘The environmental policy shall…’
a) Be communicated within the organization
b) Be maintained as documented information
c) Be available to interested parties
All
In line with clause 9.2.1, when should internal audits occur?
At planned intervals
In line with clause 9.3, who is responsible for reviewing the organization’s environmental management system at planned intervals?
Top Management
Organizations are required to comply with legal requirements related to an organization’s environmental aspects. If applicable, these can include:
International, national and local laws and regulations
Rules or guidance from regulatory agencies
Requirements from government entities or other relevant authorities
All
The external conditions affecting the growth of plants and animals.
Environment
A person who is concerned with, or advocates the protection of the environment
Environmentalist
The study of the interaction of humans with their environment.
Ecology
Climate as an ecological factor
Ecoclimate
Flora and fauna contain an untapped source of genetic diversity that may be valuable in plant and animal breeding programs.
True
Deforestation takes place in certain parts of the world.
True
Urbanization does have several advantages which includes:
It relieves the population pressure on farmland.
Conservation is the wise use of the earth’s resources, so that they can support, or sustain, the generations yet to come.
True
Ecology is the study of the interactions, interdependence and relationships in only living things on earth.
True
Many economic structures depend on man made resources.
True
Overkill means: The amount by which destruction or the capacity for destruction exceeds what is necessary to complete annihilation.
True
There is a legal requirement that organization must have an ISO certification.
False
The environmental protection should be maintained to gradually improve the standard of living for the existing population and for future generations.
True
Which Environmental Management Programs that focuses on reducing the potential for outdoor petroleum and chemical spills, and minimizing the impact of construction projects.
Hazardous Materials Management
Which Environmental Management Programs that reduces the potential for pollutants to enter the sanitary sewer system through effective pretreatment, source reduction, proper chemical disposal
Wastewater Management
What is the main reason for the increase in water contamination incidents?
Management failure
