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To integrate, or not to integrate... Part 2
A consideration of the relative advantages and disadvantages of an IMS is a sound starting point to evaluate whether the time has come to integrate management platforms, or whether integration would generate no immediate or long-term payoff. Cost-efficiency: The aforementioned standards share several common requirements, including document control, auditing and training. An obvious ...
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To integrate, or not to integrate... Part 4
We’ll conclude our discussion on Integrated Management Systems by looking at the supposed ‘Holy Grail’ of business management: an EHS and Quality management system that goes many steps further and is applied across all business lines, even those outside EHS and Quality realms. This would be a truly integrated management system that could cover areas such as corporate governance, ...
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Special Material PCB
Eolane SCM is specialized in Special Material PCBs, such as: Metal PCB, Ceramic PCB, High Frequency(HF) PCB, Teflon PCB, High Temperature(High TG) PCB, Halogen free PCB, etc. There is a lot that goes into the design of a printed circuit board so that engineers know it will be able to meet the demands of the application once fabrication and assembly are complete. In order to make sure that your ...
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Construction Sector - practicing environment
This article approaches the norms in constructions activities from the environmental perspective. It is solely based on the author's close proximity with the construction activities in terms of site audits, EMS ISO14001 assistance and on-site trainings rendered since 2003. This discussion represents environmental repercussion and effects incurred by many construction companies. These issues are, ...
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Compliance Audit Program
Multi-Site, Multi-Jurisdiction Environmental Compliance Audit Program 1. BUSINESS CHALLENGE In 1993, following an enforcement action by a provincial environment ministry, a major media print and media organization retained ÉEM to assist in the design and development of a corporate environmental strategy, which included policy, procedures, training and a compliance audit program, covering 20 ...
By EEM Inc.
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Choose Your Own Auditing Adventure
Four Approaches for a Customized Environmental Auditing Program Compliance audits are a tool commonly employed by EHS managers to evaluate the effectiveness of their programs in meeting national, regional, and local regulatory requirements. Comprehensive audits will present not only findings, but also root causes and corrective actions. Based on internal capabilities and the reality of EHS ...
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Johnson Matthey - Case Study
Johnson Matthey is a specialty chemicals company focused on its core skills in catalysts, precious metals and specialty chemicals. Johnson Matthey uses a number of different Intelex systems for its various business management endeavours. Challenge Wanted to become TS 16949 certified in a timely manner . Wanted to work with a solutions-focused company to determine what their needs were, and ...
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What is the difference between ISO 9001 and IATF 16949?
Whether it’s about the things that we use or the food we consume every day, quality is the prominent consideration. Even the success of the organization depends on the quality of products/services they deliver to their customers. Quality covers a broader spectrum, including safety, efficiency, and reliability, while many organizations define quality as exceeding customer expectations. ...
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Intelex expands Middle Eastern client base in energy sector with Majan Electricity Company and Daleel Petroleum
Along with our Middle Eastern partner Barik IT Solutions, Intelex is pleased to announce two new additions to our client roster, Majan Electricity Company and Daleel Petroleum both located in Oman, have selected Intelex Technologies to provide them with an EHS management system. Both companies are key players in Oman’s energy industry with Majan Electricity being a leader in electricity ...
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How to integrate ISO 14001 environmental management systems with quality management systems
Can the Quality and Environmental Management Systems be integrated into one system?Yes, that can easily be done whether you already have your QMS in place or you are starting new. Integration of the EMS and the QMS can result in a substantial cost saving for your organization.With recent revisions and upgrades, the ISO standards have become more compatible with each other. For example, in the ...
By 14000 Store
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Occupational Airborne Hazards and the Importance of Proper Respiratory Protection
Each year, the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes a preliminary list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations for the fiscal year. It is comprised and compiled from thousands of workplace inspections conducted by federal OSHA staff from across the country. Most years, one of the top 10 cited violations involves respiratory ...
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Human Performance Problems in Environmental Management
Finding the Right Solution to Human Performance Problems in Environmental Management Part I: Deciding on Appropriate Interventions A familiar facet of environmental management in large and small companies today is 'training'. Whether a firm is sizing up the impending ISO 14000 environmental management systems standards and its ability or desire to subscribe, or whether it is merely trying ...
By EEM Inc.
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EHS Auditing Support for a Global Pharmaceutical Organization
Challenge A global pharmaceutical organization sought to improve its best‐in‐class EHS and social responsibility performance across its global organization. Following establishment and communication of baseline performance expectations to its sites, it was necessary to evaluate a diverse array of locations in multiple geographies to determine the degree of conformance and recommend ...
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Managing Global EHS Compliance case study
Challenge: Facing the challenges of operating in an international regulatory environment, a global technology company was seeking a consultant to manage its EHS compliance program across 40 countries located throughout the United States, Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia. Program objectives included ensuring compliance with local EHS regulations and internal management standards. With a ...
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Increasing Environmental Commitment in Supply Chain Performance Management
In 2015, China reinforced its environmental policies and laws, strengthening air and water pollution controls. Trend toward Environmental Commitment Almost immediately, polluters found themselves subject to litigation, for example, a group of chemical companies subjected to compensation demands for about US$26 million (1). China is supporting victims of air and water pollution by actively ...
By SGS
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How Digital HAZMAT Compliance Can Save Time & Money
Digital HAZMAT compliance can save companies both time, money, and lives. The digital transformation of verbose and complicated regulations (IATA, IMDG, TDG, 49 CFR and ADR) into actionable web-based user friendly tool, makes it a must have for logistic departments. Applicable to manufacturers, distributors, 3PL’s and carriers, involved in the transportation of HAZMAT/DG tools, effortless ...
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Preparing A Small Business for ISO 9001 Certification
Preparing a small business for ISO 9001 certification might appear an expensive, complex and daunting undertaking. You may think that certification is only for large enterprises. In reality, ISO 9001 uses what an organization already has in place for quality practices, makes improvements and documents them effectively. When applied practically, it’s easier to implement than it at first ...
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Difference between a HACCP certification course and a HACCP training course
A HACCP training course mainly deals with basic food handling practices, principles of HACCP, how to make and implement a HACCP plan, and related requirements for a HACCP system. A HACCP certification course is a program that contains modules to prepare food handlers for a certification audit. Digital software can be used to ensure the successful implementation of a HACCP plan The Hazard ...
By FoodDocs
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Supporting best in class performance case study
Challenge: A precious metals refiner retained Antea Group to evaluate and improve their EHS programs with the end goal of achieving best in class EHS performance among the industry as a way to differentiate itself and create additional business opportunity. As their current New Jersey industrial facility with deteriorating infrastructure was recognized as a significant source of the ...
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2-day Sensor and Control Workshop at DC Water - Case Study
DC Water is continuously looking into improving process efficiencies of the Blue Plains plant. A key part of DC Water’s improvement plan is an extensive research and development program including several pilot plants. On the operations side, upgrades of the process control strategies are foreseen. Both the research program and the operations upgrades will have to rely on accurate and robust ...
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