ISO 14000 Digest Friday, 6 October 1995 Volume 01 : Number 003
In this issue:
Good to see you here!
posting info.
posting info.
Press Release
ISO 14000 Definition Clarification
Re: ISO 14000 Definition Clarification
Thi is a test
Re: ISO 14000 Definition Clarification
New! ISO 9000-3 List
AD> Here's a fine fellow!
ISECO REGISTRARS
TQM series on Web
ISECO REGISTRARS INC
The New and Improved QUALITY.ORG Homepage!
ISO 14000/Source documentation
Re: ISO 14000/Source documentation
Re: ISO 14000/Source documentation
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From: "The Quality.Org Czar"
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 1995 04:18:10 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Good to see you here!
Hello and welcome to the new ISO14000 discussion list. Since a number
of you have subscribed since the announcement went out this morning, I
thought it might be a good idea to suggest a way to get the ball
rolling in here.
How 'bout if you all introduce yourselves, tell a little about your
background, if any, in ISO14000 or its related areas, and what you
hope to find in this discussion list. Feel free to also ask any
questions or state any issues or problems you're currently having with
your job in relation to ISO14000. I'll start....:)
I'm Bill Casti. I own and maintain the QUALITY.ORG domain, homepage
and email discussion lists. In my "real life", I am a CQA and am
driving the ISO efforts, largely through design and implementation of
an Electronic Documentation system, of division of a multinational,
Japanese-owned telecommunications hardware company, from their sites
in Oregon and Virginia.
I know almost nothing about ISO 14000, since it's not directly
relevant or germane to our products or services. However, I'm always
curious and ready to learn about new efforts to improve quality
systems in every industry or field. So, mostly, I'm just hear to observe
and "sit at the feet of the masters", if there are any here.
I look forward to hearing from the rest of. Of course, if you have--or
have had--any problems or questions about the QUALITY.ORG domain
(which, by the way, is *not* owned or operated by ASQC, though we have
a cordial working relationship with ASQC), be sure to send me PRIVATE
email, and I'll see if I can help.
Regards.
Bill
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From:
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 1995 19:30:55 -0400
Subject: posting info.
My name is Nyron Pulsipher I am doing a research project on
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From:
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 1995 19:37:26 -0400
Subject: posting info.
My name is Nyron Pulsipher, I am doing a research project on
TQM. I would appreciate any and all references to articles, books
or items of interest. I am a returnee to school to get my B.A.
I look forward with interest to this discussion `group'. Thanks!
Pulsipher1
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From: "The Quality.Org Czar"
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 1995 23:01:39 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Press Release
Date: Sat, 2 Sep 1995
Subject: Free BBS Information Service
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FREE BULLETIN BOARD SERVICE!!
BBS ON-LINE to Access International Oil and Gas Standards News Release!
WHO
The Bulletin Board Service (BBS) is offered free of charge by Qualified
Specialists, Inc., a Houston- based quality management/consulting and
training firm. QSI specializes in international standardization with
the focus on the oil and gas industry.
WHEN
The free BBS can be accessed after October 1, 1995 at 713-444-7717. It
will feature the most up-to-date international standards developed by
ISO TC67. Six standards from Work Group 2, Certification Principles
for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry will be immediately
available.
WHAT
ISO TC (Technical Committee) 67 is responsible for the development of
standards for materials, services and equipment used in drilling
production, refining and transport by pipeline of petroleum and natural
gas. There are 7 subcommittees and an estimated 35 working groups
responsible for the development of approximately 100 industry
standards. Some of these standards are new while others are an
integration of domestic and international standard.
WHY-$$$$
Billions of dollars of losses every year in the Oil and Gas Industry
due to failures has spurred enough industry interest to work on some
real solutions. That's why these committees were formed within the ISO
structure. Concerns around the Globe for not only the loss of revenue,
but also loss of lives as well. Everything from off-shore rig designs
to drilling and production equipment are creatively addressed by world
experts in these standards.
HOW
The work groups have been creating these international standards for
over 3 years. And yet, no American organizations have disbursed this
important industry news! The BBS is simply one way of making this
vital information available to the Oil and Gas Industry and interested
parties.
CONTACT:
For more information on the BBS, call Carolyn Riddle at 713-444-5366
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From: John Hankwitz QSS x7727
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 1995 15:12:56 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: ISO 14000 Definition Clarification
What exactly is the scope of the new ISO 14000 Standard?
This list is for addressing and discussing the" ISO 14000 certification
guidelines for Environmental and related industries". Does this mean that
ISO only provides guidelines for companies producing environmental products,
or does it provide guidelines for companies involved in creating environmental
polution as a by-product of its normal production processes?
Also, has the ISO 14000 standard been published? If not, what is the
estimated date of publication?
Thanks for your input,
John E. Hankwitz
Quality System Coordinator
Quad/Tech International
JHankwitz@qgraph.com
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From: Alan Schoffman
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 1995 20:27:42 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: ISO 14000 Definition Clarification
The ISO 14000 documents are related to environmental management systems
(EMS) for any company that has processes affecting the environment. There
are over twenty documents in the ISO 14000 series.
The major document is ISO 14001, "Environmental Management Systems -
Specification with Guidance for Use". This (and its companion document, ISO
14004 on guidelines for the above) were approved as Draft International
Standards (DIS) on July 1, 1995 and issues as DIS on August 10, 1995.
Comments are due by February 10, 1996 and should be formally adopted as
International Standards in mid-1996. Guidlines relating to auditing are
on a similar schedule.
Any registration is done solely to ISO 14001.
Hope this helps.
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Technical Management Consulting Voice: 201-837-5934
P.O. Box 325 FAX: 201-837-8893
New Milford, NJ 07646 MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
including ISO 14000 Consulting/Training Services
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On Mon, 11 Sep 1995, John Hankwitz QSS x7727 wrote:
>
> What exactly is the scope of the new ISO 14000 Standard?
>
> This list is for addressing and discussing the" ISO 14000 certification
> guidelines for Environmental and related industries". Does this mean that
> ISO only provides guidelines for companies producing environmental products,
> or does it provide guidelines for companies involved in creating environmental
> polution as a by-product of its normal production processes?
>
> Also, has the ISO 14000 standard been published? If not, what is the
> estimated date of publication?
>
> Thanks for your input,
>
> John E. Hankwitz
> Quality System Coordinator
> Quad/Tech International
> JHankwitz@qgraph.com
>
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From: ASQC Section 0511
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 1995 14:53:46 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Thi is a test
This is a test message. No one but John Hankwitz needs to respond.
Thanks.
Bill
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From:
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 1995 16:30:15 -0400
Subject: Re: ISO 14000 Definition Clarification
>What exactly is the scope of the new ISO 14000 Standard?
The ISO 14000 standard covers standardization in the field of environmental
management tools and systems.
>Does this mean that
>ISO only provides guidelines for companies producing >environmental
products,
>or does it provide guidelines for companies involved in >creating
environmental
>polution as a by-product of its normal production processes?
Actually, neither. ISO 14001 (the actual specification standard) mandates
base requirements for an environmental mangement system (EMS). It does not
set proformange targets or product criteria. Instead, it focuses on a
systems-based approach to dealing with environmental impacts.
The Draft Internation Standards are available from ANSI and other
orgainzations (email me for numbers). They have been availble for about a
month now. The documents available are ISO 14001, ISO 14004, ISO 14010, ISO
14011/1, ISO 14012. The first one is the specification document (to which
companies certify/register), the second is a guidance document, and the last
three cover environmental auditing.
For more information on ISO 14000 and replated topics, contact Sachin Shah at
CEEM Information Services. Tel: 703-250-5900 or 800-745-5565 or email to
ceem@aol.com.
Sachin Shah
Editorial Assistant
CEEM Information Services
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From: "The Quality.Org Czar"
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 01:07:09 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: New! ISO 9000-3 List
You asked for it, so we've put up an email discussion list focused
exclusively on ISO 9000-3, the quality system guideline for the
development, supply and maintenance of software.
To receive the information file, address a message to:
majordomo@quality.org
with ONLY the following two words in the BODY of your message:
info iso9000-3
This list is unmoderated at present and is also available in a digest
version.
This announcement is being cross-posted to many lists. My apologies
if you receive multiple copies.
Regards.
Bill
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QUALITY.ORG Fax: +1 703 716 0479
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From: "The Quality.Org Czar"
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 1995 18:20:21 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: AD> Here's a fine fellow!
Hello fans!
Seems like my ertwhile employer has reneged on giving me a contract to
bring them into Electronic Documentation and through ISO 9002
certification. As of today, I'm unemployed.
So, if you know of anyone--preferably in Northern VA, New England or
the Pacific Northwest--though all locations will be considered--who's
looking for someone conversant in both Quality and Electronic
communications and documentation, please point them to my personal
homepage. It contains links to my resume, references, other homepages
I've written, etc. It's located at:
http://www.casti.com/casti/Bill.html
The "pure text" version is also accessible by ftp from:
ftp.casti.com/pub/casti/billres2.new
I thank you for permitting this interruption to your email.
Regards.
Bill
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- Chairman, Electronic Media
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From: bubbag1@ix.netcom.com (GARY BROWN)
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 1995 04:48:10 -0700
Subject: ISECO REGISTRARS
ISECO REGISTRARS ARE APPROVED TO ISSUE BS 7750 CERTIFICATES IN THE USA.
WE ARE OFFERING INFORMATIONAL SEMINARS IN CA AND AZ.
CALL GARY BROWN 714-898-0893
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From: "Bill Casti, \"The Czar of QUALITY.ORG\""
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 1995 13:31:38 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: TQM series on Web
Greetings, Fellow Qualityites!
_The Virginian-Pilot_ newspaper, in Hampton Roads, VA, one of the few
newspapers to practice TQM in all areas, has recently completed a
series called "Inside Total Quality Management".
I have just installed a link to their site where this series is
available, and I encourage y'all to read it. It is linked to the
QUALITY.ORG homepage in the following two locations:
"New Links This Month" (top of the page)
and "Newsletters Archive"
My thanks to Mark Edelen, the Online Editor of _The Virginian-Pilot_,
for making me aware of this invaluable series.
(NOTE: This message is being cross-posted to multiple QUALITY.ORG
lists. My apologies for any duplications you may receive.)
Regards.
Bill
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- List Moderator, "TQM in Manufacturing and Service Industries"
- Chairman, Electronic Media
ASQC Section 0511 (Northern VA) Section Email: E-media@quality.org
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From: bubbag1@ix.netcom.com (GARY BROWN)
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 1995 17:36:18 -0700
Subject: ISECO REGISTRARS INC
ISECO ARE ONE OF THE FEW COMPANIES WHO ARE EVEN CLOSE TO GETTING
ACCREDITATION FOR BS7750/ISO 14000 IN THE USA.
WE ARE CERTAINLY THE ONLY REGISTRAR WITH THE MAIN LOCATION WEST OF THE
ROCKIES.
CALIFORNIA IS ACKNOWLEDGED WORLDWIDE AS THE LEADER IN DOING THINGS
DIFFERENTLY.
IT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL OUR PEOPLE TO HAVE ONLY ONE GRAY SUIT.
CALL GARY BROWN ON 714-898-0893 FOR MORE INFORMATION
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From: "Bill Casti, \"The Czar of QUALITY.ORG\""
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 1995 15:56:15 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: The New and Improved QUALITY.ORG Homepage!
Greetings, QUALITY.ORG Users!
I've just completed a three-day total revamping of the QUALITY.ORG
homepage, to cut its "bulk"--it's down to 5 screen-pages now--and improve
its appearance and useability.
Please take a look at it and feedback to me what you like, what you don't
like and what you think could be done better...or differently. That's
what TQI is all about (IMHO).
This site is for YOU. I am just the caretaker; if it doesn't work for
you, then I need to know about it.
Email me here at: help@quality.org, not to your individual lists, unless
you want to share your critique with them.
Thanks for your help!
Bill
(Note: Thi is being sent to multiple lists, so you may receive
duplicates. My apology is hereby proffered.)
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- Domain Owner, QUALITY.ORG Pager: +1 800 604 6149
- List Moderator, "TQM in Manufacturing and Service Industries"
- Chairman, Electronic Media
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From: Claire Parins
Date: 5 Oct 95 13:58:32 EDT
Subject: ISO 14000/Source documentation
Is there a way to get a copy of the draft standards without paying for them? I
have contacted the EPA's main library and searched the internet but have had
little luck.
Parinsc@cch.com@internet
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From:
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 1995 15:30:36 -0400
Subject: Re: ISO 14000/Source documentation
Claire Parins wrote:
>Is there a way to get a copy of the draft standards without >paying for
them? I
>have contacted the EPA's main library and searched the >internet but have
had
>little luck.
I don't think there is any way to get them. The standards themselves are
copyrighted and ANSI holds it for the US. If you do find a way, please let
me know.
Sachin Shah
CEEM Information Services
International Environmental Systems Update
ceem@aol.com
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From: E-Media
Date: Fri, 6 Oct 1995 03:43:46 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: ISO 14000/Source documentation
Only if you know someone who has a copy. Put it this way: if YOUR
livelihood depended on your selling what you wrote, would YOU be giving
away early drafts? The sale of documents is, in large measure, how ISO
supports itself, and why they are very justified in being highly
protective of their copyright. Call ANSI or ASQC (1-800-248-1946) and buy
a copy.
On 5 Oct 1995, Claire Parins wrote:
> Is there a way to get a copy of the draft standards without paying for them? I
> have contacted the EPA's main library and searched the internet but have had
> little luck.
>
> Parinsc@cch.com@internet
>
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