Human health and environmental quality are inextricably linked, and should be viewed as a priority along the U.S.-Mexico border. The objective of this study was to determine whether the implementation of ISO 14001 conformant Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) would reduce the incidence of occupational injury and illness. ISO 14001 is a voluntary international standard that provides the specifications for an EMS. This longitudinal study, conducted retrospectively, evaluated the patterns of change in occupational injury and illness rates over time between two cohorts of border facilities--those in the U.S. and maquiladoras in Mexico. Companies were recruited to participate in the study and were placed in one of two study groups; those that had implemented an EMS and those that had not. Participants completed a survey requesting five years of occupational injury and illness (such as that recorded on an OSHA 200 log) and environmental performance (such as volume of hazardous waste generated) data so that repeated measures of occupational and environmental indicators from each participating facility could be obtained and analyzed. In order to assess whether injury and illness rates decreased following implementation of an EMS, negative binomial regression modeling was conducted with an EMS study group by time interaction while controlling for business sector membership. The results indicated the group by time interaction was marginally significant (p = 0.06). A final model was fit without the interaction where, after adjusting for business sector, EMS implementation was not significantly related to injury and illness rates (p = 0.08). However, EMS facilities on the U.S. side of the border had significantly lower occupational injury and illness rates than No EMS facilities (4.5 and 6.8 injuries and illnesses per 200,000 hours worked respectively; p = 0.04). EMS maquiladoras along the Mexican side of the border had a significantly higher rate of injuries and illnesses than No EMS maquiladoras (11.2 and 4.6 injuries and illnesses per 200,000 hours worked respectively; p = 0.01). These results offer for the first time, insight into differences in occupational health between companies that have and have not implemented environmental management systems in a binational setting.

With the establishment of new international standards for environmental management systems (EMS), many managers are faced with the daunting and often bewildering task of creating management systems that enable their companies to conform to these standards. In their haste and confusion, however, many companies implement bureaucratic, ineffective systems that add no real value to their businesses. The ISO 14001 Implementation Guide: Creating an Integrated Management System shows you how to use the ISO 14001 standard to improve your company's productivity and profitability while meeting registration requirements. Using a practical, business-oriented approach, this authoritative book details the background and development of the ISO 14000 series of standards, fully explains the requirements of 14001, and offers hands-on guidance on how to implement an effective EMS. It highlights common but costly mistakes, and leads you step-by-step through the creation of an EMS that will result in a more competitive business as well as a cleaner environment. Suzan L. Jackson draws on her experience as an ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 consultant and trainer and as a member of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO Technical Committee 207, which is developing the ISO 14000 environmental management standards. With her insider's perspective, Jackson demonstrates how the implementation of a cohesive, well-defined management system helps cut costs, increase efficiency, and focus energies. In addition, she provides insights into ways of successfully integrating ISO 9000, ISO 14001, and other management systems. The ISO 14001 Implementation Guide provides a wealth of proven tips, techniques, and tools that help ensure smooth, trouble-free, and efficient EMS implementation, including critical success factors, flowcharts for setting up the elements of an environmental management system, helpful tips, and advice for avoiding common pitfalls. With its timely, straightforward, and on-target advice, The ISO 14001 Implementation Guide is the definitive, practical guide for environmental and quality professionals and managers who need to develop an environmental management system that will improve business as well as meet the ISO 14001 standard. "An excellent, and very readable workbook on how to integrate management systems into an organization. ISO 14001 will be an important, but difficult, step into the future for much of U.S. industry--this book should be close at hand for those taking that step."--Dorothy P. Bowers, Vice President, Environmental and Safety Policy , Merck & Co., Inc. "Suzan Jackson's book provides vital guidance and answers. . . . Her book can be quite helpful to those who are considering establishing a new environmental management system, or those who just want a better understanding of ISO 14001."--John Master, Former Director, Environmental, Health and Safety , ARCO Chemical Co. "A remarkably easy-to-read, highly authoritative guide to a very complex standard. Suzan Jackson shows us how environmental management and business ,improvement are no longer mutually exclusive goals." --Robin Gildersleeve, President, INFORM (International Forum for Management Systems, Inc.) Written by a recognized ISO expert and member of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO Technical Committee 207, which is preparing the ISO 14000 environmental management standard, this invaluable guide shows you how to: * Learn to use an environmental management system to improve the overall effectiveness and profitability of the company. * Meet the requirements of ISO 14001. * Develop and implement a cohesive, well-defined environmental management system. * Integrate an EMS with other management systems. * Formulate an environmental policy and draw up strategic plans and objectives for your company. * Monitor and measure the effectiveness of the system, keep records, and take preventive and corrective action.

This compact, easy-access guide to ISO 14001 interpretation, implementation, auditing, and training offers you a complete "how-to" approach for setting up an environmental management system (EMS) in your company. You'll learn about all 18 elements of the EMS standard—and discover how to implement each in a cost-effective, practical way. The manual features lots of checklists, figures, templates, and tables, plus real-world implementation tips.

This book explains how an organization can use a management system to both control and improve its environmental performance. It provides guidance in building the environmental management system (EMS) in support of the organization’s operations---linking the management system to the requirements of ISO 14001 to support third-party certification to ISO 14001:2015. Included in the text are best practices as well as common pitfalls and weaknesses the author has observed in various organizations. He is an environmental auditor and EMS internal auditor trainer and consultant. He has audited EMSs of over 100 companies to ISO 14001. For those organizations already certified to ISO 14001:2004, the book highlights the changes required to upgrade to the new 2015 version. In addition, included on an accompanying CD are comprehensive check sheets to be used by internal auditors in auditing an EMS's conformance to ISO 14001:2015.

In 1996, the Federal Facilities Council (FFC), which operates under the aegis of the National Research Council, established a standing committee on Environmental Engineering with the express purpose of providing a forum where federal environmental engineers and program managers could meet on a regular basis to exchange information about facilities-related environmental programs, policies, and issues. The committee members, like environmental program managers in other types of organizations, are increasingly concerned about achieving and demonstrating sound environmental performance by meeting the requirements of environmental regulations and limiting the impacts of their products or services on the environment. To foster communication and address concerns about EMSs, the FFC Standing Committee on Environmental Engineering hosted a one-day workshop on Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001. The workshop was held April 9, 1998, at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C.

Implementing ISO 14001 starts where most books end. it provides practical guidance for environmental managers who must determine whether ISO 14001 is right for their organization and how to initiate a process that capitalizes on existing strengths and successes. Organized into three sections, this book identifies the ways in which ISO 14001 can be implemented within the constraints of business strategies, environmental imperatives, and regulatory requirements. Section I is written for those not familiar with the ISO standards-setting process in general and ISO 14000 in particular. Section II is designed to assist those who are familiar with ISO 14001 to better understand implementation in their own organizations, and Section III compares ISO 14001 to other standards. Perfect for environmental managers and environmental staff in small to mid-sized companies, this book should be the definitive reference for your ISO 14000 program.

ISO 14001 Environmental Systems Handbook Second Edition outlines the scope and purpose of the standard, making it accessible to all. The author begins by explaining the concepts of the standard, which sets the tone for a practical guide to implementation of an ISO 14000-compliant environmental management system, which also covers the consultant's and auditor's perspective. The case studies from industries that have actually undergone the process have been updated to include information on their progress toward environmental objectives in the 18-24 months following implementation. A new case study from a service organisation ( a car lease company) will be added. Finally there is input from training organisations and certification and accreditation bodies to assist with trouble-shooting and assessment. Additional information is also included on international legislative issues. Comparisons with ISO 9000 will also be fully updated to reflect revisions to this standard. The book will offer the reader a range of options for implementation, and guidance on which is the best option to suit the particular organisation's culture.

This book encourages critical thinking about the similarities between ISO 14001 and the ISO 9001/QS-9000 quality standards and shares approaches used by various organizations through examples of documentation that have withstood the scrutiny of registrars.