Responsible Recycling (R2) Implementation Checklist

SAI GLOBAL | Assurance Services | Responsible Recycling© (R2) Implementation www.saiglobal.com/assuranceResponsibleRecycling© (R2)ImplementationChecklistBUY THE STANDARD You will need a copy of the R2 standard. Please visit http://www.r2solutions.org/, or contact R2 Solutions at 1-808-885-5353, free of charge.RESEARCH Gaining an understanding of how other organizations have implemented and benefited from R2 is necessary to support and motivate your decision to register. Visit the R2 Solutions website or http://www.saiglobal.com/assurance/environmental/responsible-recycling.htm for more information.DECISION TIME Top Management must be committed in their support of your implementation of R2 within the organization.PERFORM A GAP ASSESSMENT You must know the status of your current systems versus R2 requirements in order to plan and accomplish the implementation of a Environmental Occupational Health and Safety Management System in the most efficient manner possible.CONSULTANT You may also decide to bring in a business management consultant to help with your implementation. Your local SAI Global office may be able to provide a selection of qualified individuals.R2 EOHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STRADEGY Before planning and implementing your EOHSMS, decide on its structure: will it cover one or multiple sites? Will it be managed centrally or independently. Will it integrate with other existing management systems?SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING Create the plan to ensure you put controls in place to meet all the requirements of the standard, such as training, procedures and work instructions, maintenance, communications, audits and reviews. SELECT A REGISTRAR Apply to your registrar and complete a facility questionnaire.IMPLEMENTATION Complete the development of policies and procedures, launch an awareness campaign and begin implementation of new practices. Talk to your SAI Global auditor DOCUMENT REVIEW AND STAGE 1 READINESS EVALUATION SAI Global will review your documented procedures to ensure they align properly with the Standard and come on-site to assess how well the implementation is progressing. You will be left with a report identifying areas to improve in preparation for the registration audit and agree to a registration audit date.Many companies wonder where to begin when implementing R2registration. This checklist can help you start down the right path.SAI GLOBAL | Assurance Services | Responsible Recycling© (R2) Implementation www.saiglobal.com/assuranceREVIEW SAI GLOBAL FINDINGS Adjust your EOHSMS based on the findings from the document review and Stage 1 Readiness Evaluation.COMPLETE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF YOUR R2 EOHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Aim to have your EOHSMS fully implemented for a minimum of 3 months for sufficient collection of information for the audit.CONDUCT MANAGEMENT REVIEW You should aim to have your EOHSMS fully implemented for a minimum of three months so that sufficient information is available for an auditor to assess.REGISTRATION AUDIT All the requirements of R2 will be covered. In addition, SAI Global will provide an audit plan to guide you through the opening meeting, site tour, interviews, observations, records review, debriefings and closing meetings; we will also issue a final report.R2 CERTIFICATE SAI Global will conduct an internal independent review of your registration and issue your certificate after audit nonconformances, if any, have been resolved.CELEBRATION You’ve earned your registration Celebrate and promote your success.MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE YOUR R2 EOHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Maintain the practices defined by your EOHSMS and look for improvement opportunities.Remember, you can contact your SAI Global auditor, account manager or Environmental Technical Manager anytime.SURVEILLANCE AUDITS Similar to the registration audit, except it covers either approximately one-quarter of your EOHSMS every 6 months or half of your EOHSMS every year, concentrating on how well you are maintaining it.RE-REGISTRATION AUDIT Similar to the registration and surveillance audits, it covers your entire EOHSMS with a focus on how well you are maintaining it.A NEW R2 CERTIFICATE SAI Global will conduct an internal independent review of your re-registration and issue your certificate after audit nonconformances, if any, have been resolved.To learn about training courses, whitepapers, on-demand webinarsand other free resources, please visithttp://www.saiglobal.com/assurance/environmental/responsible-recycling.htm.For more information about SAI Global:(800) 465-3717certification.americas@saiglobal.comwww.saiglobal.com/assurance