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PLUS 1164
A Practical Handbook for Combining the Requirements of ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996
General
Clause 1, "Conceptual Overview", of this handbook describes some of the basic
concepts that will help readers understand what is needed to combine their ISO
9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996 management systems.
Clause 2, "The Benefits of Combining ISO 9001:2001 and ISO 14001:1996", outlines
some of the potential benefits an organization can reap from combining these
two management systems.
Clause 3, "The Implementation Path", provides guidelines that an organization
can follow to ensure effective implementation.
Clause 4, "Some General Comparisons between Quality and Environmental
Management Systems", gives the reader an idea of some of the similarities and
differences between ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996, including a comparison of
the basic evolution and the format of the documents.
Clause 5, "Combining the Clauses of ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996", is made
up of many sub-clauses that reprint the actual texts of ISO 9001:2000 and ISo
14001:1996. The shared characteristics and differentiating characteristics of
the two documents are outlined. The compatibility of the clauses under review
is rated.
Appendix A reprints Annex A of ISO 9001:2000, (Correspondence between ISO
9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996).