790 Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

EMS Software Packages

Because EMS documents are updated on an ongoing basis, they should be kept electronically on an internal company database. You might ask if a software system is necessary to develop and implement a functioning EMS. Some of software packages can be helpful in implementing an EMS, but they may not be necessary or appropriate for all facilities.

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Because EMS documents are updated on an ongoing basis, they should be kept electronically on an internal company database.

We recommend that you do thorough research before committing to any large purchase of an EMS software package. Depending on the size of the business and scope of the EMS, a fancy software package may not be necessary. You should get through the planning phase of your EMS before making decisions about what your particular needs are. Check out this website that lists top environmental software packages which might be appropriate for your EMS.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

4-5. To get the best idea what is required for your EMS, you should wait to purchase a software program until _____.

aspects and impacts are identified

the baseline survey has been completed

the policy and procedures are written

the planning phase is completed

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