CEA ISO 14001 & Management Systems 4

Question 1

A manufacturing facility identifies a new chemical solvent as an environmental aspect. The next step per ISO 14001:2015 is to:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate its significance and determine necessary controls

Answer

After identifying an environmental aspect, the organization must evaluate its significance using established criteria and then determine appropriate operational controls or objectives.

Question 2

ISO 14001:2015 specifies that environmental objectives shall be consistent with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The environmental policy, including commitments to continual improvement

Answer

Clause 6.2.1 states that environmental objectives must be consistent with the environmental policy and reflect its commitments, including pollution prevention and continual improvement.

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios represents a 'nonconformity' under ISO 14001:2015?

Accepted Answer

Failure to evaluate compliance with applicable legal requirements

Answer

ISO 14001:2015 Clause 9.1.2 requires organizations to evaluate compliance with applicable legal and other requirements; failing to do so is a nonconformity.

Question 4

In the context of ISO 14001:2015, 'continual improvement' means:

Accepted Answer

Recurring activity to enhance overall environmental performance

Answer

Continual improvement under ISO 14001:2015 refers to recurring activities to enhance environmental performance, which need not be simultaneous across all areas.

Question 5

An organization's EMS internal audit reveals that employees lack awareness of how their tasks relate to significant environmental aspects. This indicates a gap in which ISO 14001:2015 requirement?

Accepted Answer

Clause 7.3 – Awareness

Answer

Clause 7.3 requires persons working under the organization's control to be aware of the significant environmental aspects and impacts associated with their work.

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CEA ISO 14001 & Management Systems 4