A manufacturing company identifies a new employee whose role involves handling hazardous waste, which can cause a significant environmental impact. A review shows the employee lacks the specific training required for this role. According to ISO 14001:2015, what is the most appropriate action for the organization to take to ensure competence?
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A
Take action to acquire the necessary competence, such as providing training, and evaluate the effectiveness of the action.
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B
Immediately reassign the employee to a non-critical role until the next annual training session.
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C
Document the non-conformance and address it during the next internal audit cycle.
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D
Update the job description to remove the requirement for formal training if the employee demonstrates basic capability.