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(b) the significant environmental aspects and related actual or potential impacts
associated with their work, and the environmental benefits gained by using the
EMS;
(c) their roles and responsibilities in achieving conformity with the requirements
of the environmental management system; and
(d) the potential consequences of departure from specified procedures.
Refer to Attachment F for a copy of MDT’s Competence, Training, and
Awareness Procedure, and Training Plan.
4.4.3. Communication
With regard to its environmental aspects and EMS, MDT has established,
implemented and maintains procedures (EP 4.4.3-1) for:
(a) internal communication among the various levels and functions of the
organization; and
(b) receiving, documenting and responding to relevant communication from
external interested parties.
Refer to Attachment G for a copy of MDT’s Communication Procedure, and
Communication Occurrence Template.
4.4.4. Documentation
The EMS documentation (refer to EP 4.4.4-1) includes:
(a) the environmental policy, objectives and targets;
(b) a description of the scope of the environmental management system;
(c) a description of the main elements of the EMS, their interactions, and a list of
related reference documents;
(d) documents, including records, required by this International Standard; and
(e) documents, including records, determined by MDT to be necessary to ensure
the effective planning, operation and control of processes that relate to its
significant environmental aspects.
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