Open AccessImplementation of ISO140001 at the Savannah River Site
Author(s) -
S.L. Marra,
R.D. Reeves
Publication year - 1998
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/651633
Subject(s) - documentation , certification , audit , work (physics) , stewardship (theology) , savannah river site , business , environmental resource management , engineering management , environmental planning , accounting , environmental science , engineering , computer science , political science , waste management , radioactive waste , mechanical engineering , politics , law , programming language
The Department of Energy`s Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, SC recently received ISO14001 certification. ISO14001 is an internationally recognized standard that delineates the elements of an effective environmental management system (EMS) and enhances environmental stewardship. SRS preparations for ISO14001 certification involved a comparison of existing programs to the requirements of the standard. Gaps in the program were identified and work initiated to fill those gaps. Primarily, these deficiencies were related to documentation of the SRS EMS and employee training. Certification was granted after an extensive review by a team of independent auditors. The review included personnel interviews, documentation reviews, and work practice observations. An overview of the preparation process as well as the independent review will be presented