What is ISO 14000?

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Compliance with the international standard ISO 14000 cannot occur without the development of an Environmental Management Plan. The implementation of an EMP is costly and due to this factor many businesses are reluctant to write one. This paper shows that such plan is a necessity, especially in high-risk industries such as the construction and details the steps involved in attaining the standard.

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"The first step to registration through ISO 14000 is to develop a complete EMS and get management's approval for the final product. An internal audit should be conducted to be sure that it meets or exceeds all ISO guidelines. When the company feels that the EMS is ready, they write a letter of application to the registering body. At that point, an outside audit is made by the registering body. If the EMS is found to be acceptable then acceptance is granted. If deficiencies are found they company is notified of the deficiencies and govern a certain time period to correct them (Johnson, 1997). After the EMS is accepted, the maintenance and continuous audit procedures are initiated. The company is now ISO 14000 certified."

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