Procedure for Identification Of EHS Objectives, Targets, and Programs

EHS documentation 3 Minutes

1.0 PURPOSE:

 To establish, implement & maintain a procedure for setting EHS objectives and targets and developing the EHS Management Programme for achieving Environmental, OH&S objectives and targets.

2.0 SCOPE:

Applicable to the activities, processes, products, and services of XXX covered under the scope of EHS Management Systems.

3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:

Respective Dept Heads.

4.0 DEFINITION:

 4.1 Objective – Overall EHS goal arising from the EHS Policy that an organization sets itself to achieve, and which is quantified where practicable.

4.2 Targets – Detailed performance requirement, quantified where practicable applicable to the organization or part thereof, that arises from the EHS objectives and that needs to be set and met in order to achieve those objectives.

4.3 EHS performance – measurable results of the EHS Management System, related to an organization’s control of its environmental aspects / OH&S Hazards, based on its EHS policy, objectives, and targets.

5.0 PROCEDURE :

5.1 List of significant aspects (EHS-ML-07), List of Significant Risks & unacceptable Hazards (EHS-ML-13) is prepared based on the significant Impact / Risk assessment.

5.2 EHS MR, Dept heads shall review the significant aspects/Hazards and consider for setting as objectives.

5.3 Also whenever an Aspect/Hazard is leading to a Business concern, management can decide on taking it as an objective as policy decision along with the other set objectives.

5.4 EHS objectives and targets are established within the context of XXX and are decided based on:

  1. EHS Policy – Objectives to be in line with the stated EHS Policy
  2. Legal and other requirements- whether the aspect/Hazard is a legal Requirement and present status with respect to the consent /legal Requirement.
  3. Technological options – whether it is technically possible to reduce the Scale of the Aspect/Hazard
  4. Financial requirements- whether a financial budget is available for Implementing the necessary change
  5. Operational requirement – what will be the operational control to reduce the impact/ risk
  6. Business requirement – whether the objective will be important from the business point of view.
  7. Views of interested parties – Views/concerns of interested parties and what should be the control and whether it will be beneficial for them.

5.5 The reviews of the above considerations are recorded in the establishment of EHS objectives (EHS-ML-15). CFT shall be involved in setting the EHS objectives.

5.6 Wherever financial sanctions are required, EHS MR shall discuss with Managing Director for obtaining necessary approvals/sanctions.

5.7 CFT shall maintain Establishment of EHS Objectives, Targets & Programme(s).

5.8 EHS objectives and targets shall be established for each relevant function by CFT. An up-to-date list of objectives and targets shall be maintained by EHS MR.

5.9 The list of EHS objectives and targets (EHS-ML-15) shall be communicated to all the relevant personnel for effective implementation of action plans and achievement of targets.

5.10 EHS objectives and targets shall be reviewed every year, if applicable, in light of new regulations, new projects and commitments, and changes in operations and updated.

5.11 The CFT shall develop a detailed EHS Management programme for achieving the objective. The programme shall detail the responsibility, time frame and the action plan by which the EHS objectives can be achieved. The Management Director shall approve the EHS Management programme. (EHS-F-02)

5.12 EHS MR shall review periodically, the progress of activities detailed in the programme for implementation and its effectiveness. In case of any deviations or changes required in the programme, CFT shall amend the programme in consultation with MR & it shall be discussed during Management Review Meeting for final approval and updating the documented programme accordingly. Progress of Management Programme shall be recorded in the Management Programme monitoring report every quarterly based on the target of Management Programme. (EHS-ML-08)

5.13 The status of the EHS objectives and Management program shall be reviewed by CFT whenever there is a project related to new or modified activities, processes, products, or services.

5.14 The progress of the Management Programme is monitored activity-wise and details are recorded. Once the EMP is completed, the status of completion is recorded in the MP closure report (EHS-F-04) and operational control / Work Instructions shall be established if required for monitoring.

5.15 The status of the EHS objectives and Management programme shall be reviewed in Management review meetings.

5.16 The EHS policy and objectives shall be reviewed and revised based on the progress, changing circumstances and as a commitment for continual improvement.

6.0    Document / Record reference:

S. No.Document /Record DescriptionReference No.
1List of significant Aspects and ImpactsEHS-ML-07
2List of Significant Risks & Unacceptable HazardEHS-ML-13
3List of EHS Management ProgrammeEHS-ML-08
4List of EHS Objectives.EHS-ML-15
5Management Programme closure reportEHS-F-04
6EHS Management ProgramEHS-F-02

Published by Pretesh Biswas

Pretesh Biswas has wealth of qualifications and experience in providing results-oriented solutions for your system development, training or auditing needs. He has helped dozens of organizations in implementing effective management systems to a number of standards. He provide a unique blend of specialized knowledge, experience, tools and interactive skills to help you develop systems that not only get certified, but also contribute to the bottom line. He has taught literally hundreds of students over the past 5 years. He has experience in training at hundreds of organizations in several industry sectors. His training is unique in that which can be customized as to your management system and activities and deliver them at your facility. This greatly accelerates the learning curve and application of the knowledge acquired. He is now ex-Certification body lead auditor now working as consultancy auditor. He has performed hundreds of audits in several industry sectors. As consultancy auditor, he not just report findings, but provide value-added service in recommending appropriate solutions. Experience Consultancy: He has helped over 100 clients in a wide variety of industries achieve ISO 9001,14001,27001,20000, OHSAS 18001 and TS 16949 certification. Industries include automotive, metal stamping and screw machine, fabrication, machining, assembly, Forging electrostatic and chrome plating, heat-treating, coatings, glass, plastic and rubber products, electrical and electronic equipment, assemblies & components, batteries, computer hardware and software, printing, placement and Security help, warehousing and distribution, repair facilities, consumer credit counseling agencies, banks, call centers, etc. Training: He has delivered public and on-site quality management training to over 1000 students. Courses include ISO/TS -RAB approved Lead Auditor, Internal Auditing, Implementation, Documentation, as well as customized ISO/TS courses, PPAP, FMEA, APQP and Control Plans. Auditing: He has conducted over 100 third party registration and surveillance audits and dozens of gap, internal and pre-assessment audits to ISO/QS/TS Standards, in the manufacturing and service sectors. Other services: He has provided business planning, restructuring, asset management, systems and process streamlining services to a variety of manufacturing and service clients such as printing, plastics, automotive, transportation and custom brokerage, warehousing and distribution, electrical and electronics, trading, equipment leasing, etc. Education & professional certification: Pretesh Biswas has held IRCA certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001,14001 and 27001. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a MBA in Systems and Marketing. Prior to becoming a business consultant 6 years ago, he has worked in several portfolios such as Marketing, operations, production, Quality and customer care. He is also certified in Six Sigma Black belt .

Published

Leave a Reply