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Ensure monthly operating reports (or method) include status of objectives

including measurable performance indicators

4.3.4 Environmental Programs

Review improvement programs to assure link back to significant aspects and

objectives and targets

Verify roles and responsibilities are defined

Verify the improvement program will accomplish objective

Determine methods used to measure and report progress

Determine if improvement programs are supported by sufficient resources

Determine if individual is assigned responsibility or implementation and oversight

include reviewing and updating

Verify that new projects/processes/modifications are subject to EMS requirements

4.4.1 Structure and Responsibility

Ensure that organizational chart is consistent with the EMS

Verify roles, responsibilities and authorities are clearly defined in Environmental

Programs improvement plans, work instructions and procedures

Interview EMS Steering committee chairperson and verify appropriate resources

are available to fulfill requirement of the EMS

Verify roles and authorities of steering committees

Review job description or memo, or documentation of management representative

to ensure responsibilities and authorities are defined

Ensure work groups, steering committee roles are defined and is consistent with

org. chart or structure

Although not required, is there a manual that defines the EMS structure and

responsibilities

4.4.2 Training, Awareness and Competence

Verify a training, awareness and competency procedure has been developed

Verify the organization has identified the job functions that may have significant

environmental impact.

Determine if training needs have been identified

Review supporting documentation

Verify that all employees whose work may impact he environment have been

identified

Verify process to review training records to assure required training has been

scheduled and given

Verify employees (with potential for impact) have received the appropriate

training and are certified as competent

Have organization explain process for EMS refresher training

Verify employees have received appropriate emergency response training

Verify that employees have received policy and EMS procedures training

Interview (sample) employees to assure proper understanding and are competent

based upon criteria such as: licenses, experience, work instruction training,

supervisor signoff, etc.

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