Industry Challenge – RCMS and RC14001 Implementation and Certification
In 2002, the American Chemistry Council adopted a new management system approach for implementing Responsible Care in the U.S., including mandatory independent third-party verification. The RC14001 and Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) Technical Specifications were developed as a result. ACC members and partners are required to implement one of these standards within a specified timeframe.
The implementation of and certification to these standards is similar to other ISO standards requiring management systems to be in place related to EHSS including:
• Policy revision/review;
• General risk assessment (“aspect/impact” or hazard/risk) activities;
• Product risk review procedures;
• Product risk information management;
• Manual/road map development or revision;
• Document control/management;
• Commercial partner qualification and review procedures and processes;
• Communications program refinements, especially communications effectiveness.
Practical Solutions provided by Verrico Associates
Gap Analysis of Organization’s Risk Management Systems. We will identify gaps in a program and help to determine needs for certification of a company’s EHS&S management system.
Review of Gap/Nonconformance Status: We’ll review previous gap analysis and audit reports and validate resolutions or plans.
Implementation Planning Assistance: Where plans or resolutions have not been identified, we’ll help to develop an action plan for implementation.
Training/Awareness: Verrico provides training for personnel necessary for the implementation of the Responsible Care standards.
Focused Internal Working Sessions: We focus our assistance in areas that pose challenges outside of the traditional EHS&S concerns -- but are necessary to include in the EHS&S management system. These include sales and marketing, product stewardship, and supply chain operations.
Internal Audit: Verrico Associates has innovative internal audit tools including an audit protocol and auditor training. We also conduct actual audits to satisfy the internal audit requirement of both standards
Senior Management Presentation/Review: There are a number of elements of an EHS&S management system that require senior management involvement and awareness. We can help to develop materials and presentations to address these requirements.
Compliance Assessment and Assurance: We’ll evaluate your compliance with applicable EHS&S legal and other requirements. Further we can evaluate if your system is designed to to ensure ongoing compliance.
For additional information you can view the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) website at http://www.rctoolkit.com
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