What is the difference between conformance and compliance?
When speaking of an EMS and HSMS in conformance, we are talking about a system that meets a certain set of criteria. When we speak of compliance in the EMS / HSMS vernacular, we are talking about meeting the requirements of regulations (EMS – EPA / HSMS – OSHA). When we say that an organization has a system in place that conforms to the ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 standard, we do not mean to imply that they also comply with all applicable regulations.
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