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ISO 14001 & 45001: Navigating Compliance Like a Pro
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Summary
In this podcast episode, Michael Venner and Paula Brady discuss the importance of understanding and complying with legislation related to ISO standards, particularly ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. They explore the challenges businesses face in staying compliant with environmental and health and safety regulations, the significance of internal audits, and the need for effective risk management. Real-world examples illustrate the consequences of non-compliance, while practical advice is provided on identifying applicable legislation and managing compliance effectively.
Takeaways
- Legislation forms a huge part of managing ISO standards.
- Many companies are unaware of their environmental compliance obligations.
- Health and safety legislation is more well-known than environmental legislation.
- ISO 14001 is a key tool for demonstrating environmental commitment.
- Companies must be proactive in understanding applicable legislation.
- Documentation and evidence are crucial for compliance checks.
- Regular compliance evaluations can prevent legal issues.
- Internal audits help identify compliance gaps before enforcement actions occur.
- Businesses should streamline their processes for managing legislation.
- Awareness of legal responsibilities is essential for all organisations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Legislation and Compliance
01:36 Understanding Health and Safety vs Environmental Legislation
05:05 The Growing Importance of Environmental Compliance
07:59 Real-World Implications of Non-Compliance
10:43 Identifying Applicable Legislation
16:19 Managing Compliance and Documentation
20:21 Waste Management Responsibilities and Liabilities
23:08 Council Waste Collection and Documentation Requirements
25:11 Evaluating Compliance and Risk Management
27:24 The Importance of Internal Audits
29:26 Understanding Compliance Checks and Legislation
31:11 The Risks of Non-Compliance
34:51 Health and Safety Executive Visits and Compliance
36:58 Benefits of Environmental Management Systems
38:51 Keeping Up with Legislation Changes
41:51 Mitigating Risks through Compliance Awareness
Chapters
1. Introduction to Legislation and Compliance (00:00:00)
2. Understanding Health and Safety vs Environmental Legislation (00:01:36)
3. The Growing Importance of Environmental Compliance (00:05:05)
4. Real-World Implications of Non-Compliance (00:07:59)
5. Identifying Applicable Legislation (00:10:43)
6. Managing Compliance and Documentation (00:16:19)
7. Waste Management Responsibilities and Liabilities (00:20:21)
8. Council Waste Collection and Documentation Requirements (00:23:08)
9. Evaluating Compliance and Risk Management (00:25:11)
10. The Importance of Internal Audits (00:27:24)
11. Understanding Compliance Checks and Legislation (00:29:26)
12. The Risks of Non-Compliance (00:31:11)
13. Health and Safety Executive Visits and Compliance (00:34:51)
14. Benefits of Environmental Management Systems (00:36:58)
15. Keeping Up with Legislation Changes (00:38:51)
16. Mitigating Risks through Compliance Awareness (00:41:51)
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