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ISO 14001 do-it-yourself:
in just 10 steps

14001 do it yourself in 10 steps

Here's how, with help from ScrapLeaders.com and other resources, you can set up an ISO 14001 environmental management system yourself in just 10 steps. On this page you'll find links to all the documents and assistance you need!

  1. Download the essential document templates.
  2. Obtain the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard.
  3. Order additional document templates relevant to your company.
  4. Edit and modify the document templates.
  5. Utilize our ISO Help Desk.
  6. Train your personnel in the ISO 14001 system.
  7. Train internal auditor(s).
  8. Select and hire an ISO 14001 certification company.
  9. Contract with us for a Final Audit and Review, to assure you're fully ready for ISO 14001 certification audit. (Coming soon)
  10. Undergo ISO 14001 certification audit.

Step 1: Download the
essential document templates.

Order the ISO 14001 Document Essentials – 12 templates for environmental management that every scrap recycling business needs. These documents come in Microsoft Word or Excel formats and are 100% editable to fit your business.

Document Description Price
ISO 14001 Document Templates - The Essentials
  • Control of Records procedure
  • Corrective and Preventive Action Procedure
  • Document Control Procedure
  • Emergencies Procedure
  • Environmental Management Procedure
  • Environmental Policy Manual (Level 1)
  • Environmental Survey
  • Internal Audit - Evaluation of Compliance Procedure
  • Internal - External Communication Procedure
  • Legal and Other Requirements Procedure
  • Monitoring and Measurement Procedure
  • Training and Competence Procedure
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Step 2: Obtain the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard.

You'll refer to this as you set up your system, to make sure you're in compliance. Order on line and download electronically.

Step 3: Order additional document templates relevant to your company.

Every scrap recycling company is different. You have your own unique set of processes, commodities, and services. Select templates for ISO 14001 work instructions, forms, etc. that fit your particular business.

Step 4: Edit and modify the document templates.

Make sure they fit your company, its processes, and environmental management requirements. Remember: our templates come in Microsoft Word or Excel formats, so it's easy.

Step 5: Utilize our ISO Help Desk.

As you work on your system, get expert help from our ISO Help Desk (phone and email support system). Cost is $2 per minute or less.

Step 6: Train your personnel in the ISO 14001 system.

Make sure they thoroughly understand:

Step 7: Train internal auditor(s).

Obtain training for one or more staff members to internally audit your ISO 14001 system. One cost effective option is our exclusive ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Self Study Course.

Then complete a round of internal audits of your ISO 14001 system.

Step 8: Select and hire an ISO 14001 certification company.

Request our free list of recommended certification companies here.

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