Offers an approach for implementing an environmental management system based on the ISO 14001 standard. Using a hypothetical company as a case study, the reference examines all 18 elements of the EMS standard and explains how to implement each in a cost- effective, practical way. Included are a gap analysis, a sample work schedule, example procedures, and a management system audit methodology. Intended for small- and medium-sized companies that wish to avoid the expense of an outside consultant. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.