CSA PLUS 1146 : 2000

Executive Summary
Preface
0 Introduction
   0.1 Background
   0.2 Automotive Parts Manufacturing Sector Profile
   0.3 PLUS 1146 Highlights
1 Scope
   1.1 General
   1.2 Structure
   1.3 Coordination with ISO Standard 14001
2 Reference Publications and Definitions
   2.1 Reference Publications
   2.2 Definitions
3 Sector Needs and Priorities
   3.1 General Background
   3.2 The ISO 14000 Series: General Background
   3.3 Regulatory Compliance and ISO 14000 Conformance
   3.4 Relationship between ISO Standards 14001 and
        9000 (QS 9000)
   3.5 Obtaining Management Commitment
   3.6 Advantages and Benefits of ISO 14001
   3.7 Barriers to ISO 14001 Implementation
4 Implementation of ISO 14001
   4.1 Steps to Implementation
   4.2 Implementation Costs
   4.3 Implementation Schedule
5 Benchmark Assessment: Gap Analysis
6 Environmental Policy
   6.1 Key Elements of an Environmental Policy
   6.2 Sample Environmental Policy
7 Planning
   7.1 Environmental Aspects and Impacts
   7.2 Legal and Other Requirements
   7.3 Objectives and Targets
   7.4 Environmental Management Program
8 Implementation and Operation
   8.1 Structure and Responsibility
   8.2 Training, Awareness, and Competence
   8.3 Communication
   8.4 Environmental Management System Documentation
   8.5 Document Control
   8.6 Operational Control
   8.7 Emergency Preparedness and Response
9 Checking and Corrective Action
   9.1 Monitoring and Measurement
   9.2 Nonconformance and Corrective and Preventive
        Action
   9.3 Records
   9.4 Environmental Management System Audit
10 Management Review
   10.1 General
   10.2 Management Review Procedures
Tables
Figures
Appendices
A - Sources and Documents
B - Associations and Agencies
C - Glossary of Acronyms

Guide to help automotive parts manufacturers learn to implement and manage in a practical and cost-effective manner environmental management systems which are based on ISO 14001. Suited particularly to the needs of small and medium-sized APM facilities in identifying and addressing environmental challenges. Gives EMS guidance in common manufacturing areas to most automotive parts producers. Provides direction on policy developments and identifies common activities, impacts, aspects, and typical training requirements. Contains a checklist to track progress.