If you are executive management, a professional or manager with the task of deciding whether or not an Environmental Management System is worth implementing, or you need to know more about an EMS and implementation this webinar is for you!

ISO 14001, the industry standard for EMSs, is used to managed business risk, respond to regulatory requirements, and to enter new markets.  It provides the framework for organizations to evaluate their environmental, regulatory, and health and safety compliance and implement management systems to address these elements. This standard applies to any size organization—small, medium, or large—and all types of organizations—private or public sector. 

Topics to be discussed in this include:

• Business case for ISO 14001
• Benefits and drivers for registration
• Types of companies who can best benefit
• Overview of standard
• Key differences between ISO 14001 and ISO9001/ AS9100
• Leveraging ISO9001/ AS9001 to implement ISO 14001
• Regulatory frameworks and relationship to standard
• Resources
• Hints and Pitfalls

About the Presenter:

Debra Mervyn

With over 25 years of multifaceted experience, Debra’s leadership enables organizations to identify and reap the benefits of implementing quality systems, lean manufacturing and office, and project management systems. As part of this experience, she has implemented environmental management and compliance systems. Her background and experience includes design, engineering, service and manufacturing business environments.  She has a MS degree in Metallurgical Engineering, from Columbia University, and BS in Biology from Willamette University.

Debra specializes in growing and improving organizations using a practical, proven combination of management systems and process engineering tools. Debra’s methodology is based on personal insights into organization priorities, dynamics, readiness and challenges. By tailoring her approach, the organization succeeds in implementing or improving systems and actualizing a measurable return on investment. 

Industry Specialties
• Aerospace
• Design Engineering
• Medical Device
• Manufacturing
• Metal fabrication 
• Surface Mount Technology and Assembly

Technical Specialties
• Quality Systems- AS9100C, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14971
• Lean Office and Manufacturing
• Project Management Systems
• Regulatory Compliance- FDA, Conflict Minerals, REACH, RoHS, ITAR
• Environmental Management Systems- ISO 14001

Speaking Engagements

• Project Management for Lean Projects, Electronics Manufacturers Association, February 26, 2014
• Planning, Management and Teamwork- April 17, 2013 
• Project Management for Quality Professionals, ASQ, December 10, 2013 

For more information please visit: http://www.mervyngroup.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/debramervyn