ISO 14001 checking

To ensure effective implementation of the EMS it must be periodically checked and corrective/preventive action taken when needed by performing the following:

• Monitor and measure key characteristics of its operations and activities that can have a significant impact on the environment, such as energy use, chemical use, and waste, air, and water emissions.
• Handle nonconformances to the EMS efficiently by investigating root cause(s) and ensuring corrective and preventive action is taken.
• Identify and maintain environmental records such as permits, calibration records, training records, and monitoring and measuring data.
• Periodically conduct audits of the EMS, which include the whole EMS and not just compliance with regulations.