6 Waste Management Practices Promoted by the ISO 14001 Standard

1. 6 Waste Management Practices Promoted by the ISO 14001 Standard

2. ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard for Business ISO 14001 is the cornerstone for environmental management systems (EMS) in businesses which helps in minimising environmental impacts and regulating consumption of resources. When an EMS is implemented under the ISO standard, it promotes best practices for environmental management which include risks assessment, control of hazardous wastes, performing energy audits, and reducing resources uses and carbon footprints. The next slides explain the key steps for waste handling as promoted by an ISO 14001 certified EMS.

3. 6 Best Waste Management Practices under an ISO 14001 EMS ISO 14001 provides a framework for methodical handling for wastes to minimise their volumes and harmful impacts on the environment, as well as save money. Here are some of the systematic ways for treating your wastes. Evaluation of wastes This involves classifying and separating wastes depending on their state (solid, liquid or gaseous) and nature (hazardous or non-hazardous). It helps in determining the appropriate ways to treat them or dispose them. Storage Depending on the nature of the wastes you can decide the suitable facilities or containers to store them before disposal. Controlled accesses to those containers and regular inspection must be ensured. Labelling of wastes Storage containers or facilities must be labelled with essential information like nature of wastes, source or owner of waste, and precautions for handling.

4. 6 Best Waste Management Practices under an ISO 14001 EMS Proper Measures for Disposal Choosing a suitable and experienced transportation agency with experience of handling hazardous wastes, specific training, and equipment is required. Plans for Emergencies Because handling of vast amounts of toxic wastes leaves room for emergencies such as leakages, spills, injury or fatalities, having appropriate plans for responding to such emergencies and training of employees is necessary. Labelling of wastes You need to keep detailed records of your waste management procedures so that they remain as helpful evidence for your organisation to continually adopt them in the long run.

5. Achieving the ISO 14001 certification is the best way to make environmental management systems of organisations comprehensive and effective. Among the various compliance requirements of the ISO 14001 standard, waste management practices are the top ones. As a result, you need to promote a framework or structured approach for handling wastes in your organisation. Proper management of wastes also ensure some measurable benefits for the organisations such as reduction in costs. Key Takeaway

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