Implementation of Generic Steps

There are number of steps that all organisations will need to go through no matter the size or individual characteristic of the business. This is a basic guide and is dependent on existing management systems and current degree of implementation. Each step should be documented and records maintained.

Define and Scope
- Establishing the commitment of the organisation
- Scope the EMS
- Appoint a person(s) responsible for implementation and maintenance of the EMS

- Establish an implementation team

Planning
- Initial Environmental Review (IER)
- Milestones for implementation and maintenance
- Environmental Policy
- Define the environmental improvement actions

Implementing and Delivering
- Allocating resources and responsibilities
- Developing procedures and other documentation
- Operational control
- Environmental emergencies
- Training, awareness and competence
- Communication

Evaluating and Maintaining
- Monitoring and measuring and system performance
- Nonconformance and corrective and preventive action
- Records
- Auditing
- Management review