Chapter 35

ISO 14000 Quality Systems

Abstract

The problem of environmental pollution caused by the chemical processes and other manufacturing processes involving chemicals developed in the wake of industrial revolution, had reached enormous proportions and created a high level of awareness as well a movement among all concerned. This has given birth to a new series of ISO standards on environmental issues. After briefing several environmental issues prevalent affecting the quality of life and the international awareness created, this chapter discusses the engineer’s role from his professional ethics point of view.

Keywords

Environment; Total quality environmental management; Strategic Advisory Group on Environment; Environmental management ...

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