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NIKON METROLOGY I VISION BEYOND PRECISION

Environmental Management

System Manual

NIKON METROLOGY

Environmental Manual Issue Date: 11/07/2017 Issue No: 6 of 21

© Nikon Metrology UK Ltd. All printed copies of this document are uncontrolled. MAN-003-06

Approval

Approved By Signature Date

Chief Executive Officer

25/07/2017

VP Quality & Service

25/07/2017

Quality Manager

25/07/2017

Revision Record

Date Issue Description of Change / Reason Editor

13/03/2013 1 First issue M Brocklehurst

20/06/2014 2 Scope extended to X-Tek. Fig 1&2 revised. Doc reference numbers change (incl. addition of GBP-009, REC-E016 removed)

M Brocklehurst

03/08/2015 3 Removal of the Environmental Policy Statement and amended 1.1 EMS scope.

D Hayes

17/05/2016 4 Complete review of the manual. Use of BMS template. Addition of interested parties and change of references and role.

N Cole

04/07/2016 5 Changes to numbering structure of EMS to align with BMS. Amendments in accordance with Nikon Corporate review.

N Cole

11/07/2017 6 Remove references to ISO14001:2015:2004 standard. Removing ‘Q’ from EHS Advisor role. Add Interested Parties.

A Heron



Table of Contents Approval .............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Revision Record ................................................................................................................................................... 2

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 4

1.1. General Guidelines for Nikon Metrology’s EMS .................................................................................. 4

1.2. Definition of Terms .............................................................................................................................. 4

2. Scope of EMS Certification .......................................................................................................................... 5

2.1. Environmental Management Systems Structure ................................................................................ 5

3. Environmental Policy ................................................................................................................................... 6

4. Relationship with Nikon Corporation .......................................................................................................... 6

.................................................................................................................... 7 4.1. EMS Organisational Chart

5. Planning and Defining the EMS ................................................................................................................... 8

5.1. Interested Parties .................................................................................................................................... 8

5.2. Environmental Aspects ............................................................................................................................ 9

5.3. Legal and Other Requirements .............................................................................................................. 10

5.4. Objectives, Targets & Programmes ....................................................................................................... 10

5.4.1. Defining Objectives and Targets .................................................................................................... 11

5.4.2. Review of Objectives and Targets ................................................................................................. 11

5.5. Responsibilities for EMS ........................................................................................................................ 12

5.6. Documentation ...................................................................................................................................... 13

6. EMS Implementation & Operation ............................................................................................................ 15

6.1. Competence, Training & Awareness ..................................................................................................... 15

6.2. Communication ..................................................................................................................................... 15

6.3. Operational Control ............................................................................................................................... 16

6.4. Emergency Preparedness & Response .................................................................................................. 16

6.5. Document & Records Control ................................................................................................................ 17

7. Monitoring and Checking of EMS .............................................................................................................. 17

7.1. Monitoring & Measurement ................................................................................................................. 18

7.2. Evaluation of Compliance ...................................................................................................................... 18

7.3. Non-conformity, Corrective & Preventive Action ................................................................................. 19

7.4. Internal Audit ......................................................................................................................................... 19

8. Review of EMS ........................................................................................................................................... 20

8.1. Management Review ............................................................................................................................. 20



1. Introduction

Nikon recognises its environmental responsibilities in local, national and global

terms therefore it is committed to taking a strong lead as a corporate citizen and

in achieving an excellent standard of environmental control, whilst maintaining its

position as a highly competitive manufacturer.

As a result of this commitment an Environmental Management System has been

introduced globally within Nikon’s manufacturing environment.

Nikon Metrology manufactures high precision equipment for measurement, material analysis and imaging

for a variety of industries, laboratories and educational institutions for the worldwide market.

As part of a major manufacturer and a world-renowned brand of Nikon, Nikon Metrology is also committed

to its environmental responsibilities.

An Environmental Management System was introduced and implemented in accordance with the guiding

principles set out by the corporate guidelines (as defined in Nikon Environmental Management Manual).

1.1. General Guidelines for Nikon Metrology’s EMS

i. Ultimately supervised by the Chairman of the Environmental Committee of Nikon.

ii. Consistent with Nikon’s corporate management operations, considering the potential influence of Nikon

business activities, products and services on the environment.

iii. Adapted to the International Standard ISO14001:2015 and verified by a third party.

1.2. Definition of Terms

Terms and Abbreviation Definition

Nikon Nikon Corporation and Nikon Group companies

Nikon Metrology Nikon Metrology UK Ltd. and X-Tek Systems Ltd.

EMS Environmental Management System

Nikon Environmental Management

Manual

Fundamental EMS manual on which Nikon Metrology’s Environmental Manual is

based

The Environmental Committee Nikon’s top-level organisation overseeing the group’s overall EMS

Local Environmental Sub-

Committee

Nikon Metrology’s own organisation overseeing its local EMS

The Internal Audit Team of Nikon

Environmental Committee

The team of EMS internal auditors appointed by the Chairman of Nikon


Nikon Environment Symbol 1998



2. Scope of EMS Certification

Site

Nikon Metrology NV Nikon Metrology UK Ltd. X-Tek Systems Ltd. Nikon Metrology Inc.

Geldenaaksebaan 329 3001 Leuven

Belgium

EMA, Argosy Road Castle Donington Derby DE74 2SA

UK

Tring Business Centre Icknield Way

Tring, Herts HP23 4JX UK

9453 Innovation Drive Manassas

Virginia 20110 United States

Scope N/A

Design, Manufacture, Installation, Maintenance and

Service of CMM Products. manufacture, installation,

maintenance and service of laser scanner products.

Design & Development of associated application software

Design, Manufacture, Installation,

Maintenance and Service of X-RAY Systems for

Industrial Applications Design & Development

of associated application software

N/A

Locations -

Unit 410 – (Area 1) Unit 409 –(Area 2) Unit 437 – (Area 3) Unit 439 - (Area 4)

Building 424

Unit 5D Unit 5E Unit 5F Unit 7

Unit 8A

-

Products Headquarters No Production

CMMLaser Scanners Products X-Ray Systems Laser Radar, iGPS

2.1. Environmental Management Systems Structure

Environmental Management System adopted by Nikon Metrology is based on the requirements of

ISO14001:2015 and follows the Plan-Do-Check-Act improvement cycle.



3. Environmental Policy

The Nikon specifies its core environmental commitment as Basic Environmental Policy. This Policy is

endorsed by the Nikon Chairman of the Environmental Committee.

Nikon Metrology defined it’s environmental commitment based on the core Nikon beliefs. This is defined as

local Environmental Policy POL-003 and is endorsed by Nikon Metrology’s CEO, who’s also the Chairman of

the Local Environmental Sub-Committee.

The NM’s Environmental Policy meets the requirements of section 5.2 of ISO14001:2015. The Policy is

communicated to all employees and is available to the public on request.

References

POL-003 – Environmental Policy

Nikon EMS - Nikon Basic Environmental Management (available here)

4. Relationship with Nikon Corporation

Nikon Metrology’s Environmental Management System is maintained as part of the global Nikon

Corporation EMS.

The Nikon Metrology’s Certification to ISO14001:2015 is an extension of the global Nikon Certification. This

ensures common structure across all of Nikon sites as well as establishes Nikon’s environmental

commitment.

http://www.nikon.com/about/sustainability/environment/environment_management.pdf



4.1. EMS Organisational Chart

Top management

Chairman of Environmental

Committee

[Headquarters]

Internal audit team


Operating Environmental Subcommittee

Personnel in charge ofenvironmental management

Headquarters secretariat

Group’s major sites

Green Procurement

Subcommittee

Distribution Environmental Subcommittee

Product Environmental Subcommittee

CO2 Emission Reduction

Subcommittee

Head officeenvironmental subcommittee

Group’slocal

environmentalsubcommittees

Nikon Metrology

local environmental subcommittee

Head Office] Internal audit

teamChairman

Local environmental sub-committee

manager

Local environmental sub-committee

secretariat

Personnel in charge offacilities

management

Engineering NMUK & X-Tek

Production NMUK & X-Tek

Purchasing NMUK & X-Tek

Logistics NMUK & X-Tek

HR NMUK & X-Tek

Service NMUK & X-Tek

Sales NMUK & X-Tek



5. Planning and Defining the EMS

5.1. Interested Parties NM’s interested parties are outlined and reviewed as part of our Context of the Organisation Planning

process. Interested parties and their requirements are identified below:

Interested parties What are their interests What are their requirements How we meet

requirements

Head Office Performance of NMUK. Financial interests.

Provision of requests from NMUK for capital, records of performance & progress of achieving strategy and targets

Provide requests, reports and progress updates

Nikon Corporate Performance of NMUK. Financial interests.

Provision of requests from NMUK for capital, records of performance & progress of achieving strategy and targets

Provide requests, reports and progress updates

HSE General H&S requirements adherence. Specifically interests in safe controls and use of radiation sources used in X-Rays

NMUK are to have safe processes and controls in place for general activities and specific to radiation sources. Report significant HS issues. Ensuring responsible & trained person(s) in organisation

BSI Online. Cedrec assessments, Corporate communications

Import / Export controls (directed from corporate or external authorities)

Ensure that NMUK are exporting / importing from correct sources who do not deviate from Social, economic, political (etc.) interests of both Corporate & national requirements

NMUK to adhere to import and export controls for products and services.

Corporate communications, Department for International Trade (Government), Home Office (Government)

Agents / Distributers / Partners

Provision of product and services to achieved sales

Receiving and processing orders. Provision of information related to new and changes to products and services

Internal operational controls (Operations, OF, Procurement, Sales)

Airport Authority Nikons use of land within the Airport jurisdiction

Information and planning details of any activity that could affect operations of the airport (e.g. chemical use, use of cranes). Ensuring the contracts in place are complied with.

SLA / Contract

General customers Provision of products and services to order

Ensure specification and orders are met and delivered on time

Internal operational controls (BMS)

Suppliers Purchasing of materials Effective provision of PO’s with clear specifications. Ensuring purchases are processed and invoices payed. Effective PO and purchasing controls

Internal procurement processes (BMS)

Landlords Use of buildings

Compliance with any and all contracts and SLAs in place. Notifications of any significant changes associated with building use

SLA / Contract

Standards and regulations (HSE, PHE,ISO, CE, EA,

NMUK’s compliance with standards and regulations associated with product and service provision

NMUK’s monitoring of existing and new standards and regulations. Effective controls to implement

BSI Online, Cedric



HMRC) changes and requirements. Report to specific bodies activities and incidents (e.g. Environmental Agency)

Local residents General operations of the business that may impact local residents.

Ensure noise, smell, atmospheric particulates, and traffic are kept to an acceptable level (i.e. minimal impact). Consultation of significant impact of operations.

CSR policy

Stakeholders Performance of the organisation To perform to or above plan CEO updates, reports

Competitors Performance of the organisation NMUK to have adequate awareness of competitors and potential new markets to capitalise on

CEO reviews, Sales reports (only if applicable)

European Commission (Member states)

Compliance to EC directives Ensuring effective requirements and controls are in place to implement and maintain specific requirements such as RoSH, REACH and CE marking.

BSI online, Cedric

Environment Agency Compliance to Environmental regulations and controls

Ensuring effective requirements and controls are in place to implement and maintain specific requirements such as waste controls.

EA notifications, Cedric

Public Health England

Specifically interests in safe controls and use of radiation sources used in X-Rays

NMUK are to have safe processes and controls in place specific to radiation sources. Report significant HS issues. Ensuring responsible & trained person(s) in organisation

PHE notifications.

These are set and maintained by NMUK’s leadership teams

5.2. Environmental Aspects

The scope of the EMS covers those aspects of the product life cycle, which Nikon Metrology can control and

can be expected to have a significant influence in light of legislative changes, audit findings, policy change

and operational change.

The Quality Assurance Department is responsible for assessing Nikon Metrology’s environmental aspects

and determining their relative significance in terms of impact on the environment.

Nikon Metrology assesses their operations and identifies which aspects are significant and can be influenced.

References

GBP-056 – Evaluation of Significant Environmental Aspects

Register of Environmental Aspects



5.3. Legal and Other Requirements

The Quality Assurance Department is responsible for tracking the environmental legislation and regulations

and other environmental requirements.

Nikon Metrology ensures that it identifies and has access to environmental legislation, regulations and

standards related to these environmental aspects which it can control or be expected to have a significant

influence on.

A register of relevant legislation is maintained and updated in light of any legislative developments, including

revisions and obsolescence. Any changes that need to be made to the documented procedures will be

communicated via the Management Review mechanism and/or the Document Control mechanism.

References

GBP-061 – Evaluation of Compliance

Legislation Register

5.4. Objectives, Targets & Programmes

The Quality Assurance Department is responsible for the proposal of Nikon Metrology’s environmental

targets and objectives. The Management Team will then review proposed Objectives and Targets whilst

nominating responsible personnel.

Objectives are identified and pursued through targets and management program actions, which are detailed

in the Environmental Objectives and Targets and Management Programs and agreed during Management

Review.

The Quality Assurance Department is also responsible for coordinating and supporting each individual

management program by providing any necessary guidance or technical assistance. Responsible personnel

establish the means of implementation and timeframe by which they are to be achieved.



5.4.1. Defining Objectives and Targets

Main Inputs into Nikon Metrology’s Environmental Objectives & Targets

Other requirements that can influence Objectives & Targets

5.4.2. Review of Objectives and Targets

The progress and applicability of Objectives & Targets is reviewed regularly during Management Reviews to

ensure the targets can be achieved and risks relating to achieving these targets are identified and managed.

When appropriate, programs for achieving the objectives and targets are amended to ensure that new

developments, new or modified activities, products and services are taken into consideration.

Nikon’s Environmental Objectives (officially called ‘Environmental Action Plans’)

The requirements of the ISO14001:2015 standard

NM's Environmental Policy

Regional, national and international legislative and regulatory requirements

NM's significant environmental aspects

Business Objectives

Operational Requirements

Needs of Interested

Parties

Financial Requirements

Technological Requirements



Avenues for Review of Objectives and Targets

References

GBP-004 – Management Review

5.5. Responsibilities for EMS

All employees of Nikon Metrology are expected to act responsibly towards the environment and follow the

defined processes, policies and procedures.

Detailed descriptions of the responsibilities, authority and interrelation of different areas are described in

the relevant processes and procedures.

The general overview of Roles and Responsibilities in relation to the Environmental Management System is

presented in the table below.

Operational Role @ Nikon

Metrology

Role @ Local Environmental Sub-Committee

Responsibility

CEO Chairman of Local Environmental Sub-Committee

Assumes ultimate responsibility and authority for the environmental effects at Nikon Metrology, including setting environmental objectives and targets and authorising the Environmental Policy.

Ensures that adequate resources in terms of people, skills and equipment are available to allow the implementation and continuous improvement of its environmental management system, and to prevent the occurrence, and/or mitigate the effects, of environmental incidents.

Chairs Global Quality Leaders meet.

Local Management Team

Local Environmental Sub-Committee

Reviews and approves the significant environmental aspects proposed by the Local Environmental Sub-Committee Secretariat.

Approves the environmental objectives and targets proposed by the Local Environmental Sub-Committee Secretariat.

Agrees on timeframes and responsible personnel.

Discusses any issues related Nikon Metrology’s environmental management.

EHS Advisor Local Environmental Sub-Committee Secretariat

Initiate the Local Environmental Sub-Committee Meeting

Reports Sub-Committee’s activities and output from the Management Review to the Environmental Committee

Performs all relevant tasks in establishing, implementing and maintaining EMS

Evaluates the significance of environmental aspects and presents the results to the Local Environmental Sub-Committee

Proposes environmental objectives and targets and improvement plans to the Local Environmental Sub-Committee

Maintains, revises, and issues all EMS-related documents

Management Review

Audits (Internal & External)

ISO14001:2015 Changes Process Review

Complaints

Feedback from interested parties



Develops and implements an environmental training plan

Develops emergency preparedness plans and coordinates the response to an environmental incident

Reports environmental incidents to Management Review

Selects waste carriers and checks for a valid carrier’s licence

Coordinates internal environmental communication

Maintains the record of hazardous substances used and carries out risk assessment

Monitors Nikon Metrology’s utility consumption and waste generation

Ensures that an emergency preparedness program is implemented and approves the emergency preparedness plans.

Reports the performance data of EMS to Nikon Environmental Committee

Group Quality Manager

Local Environmental Sub-Committee Manager

Verifies the validity of EMS-related documentation

Ensures appropriate preventive/corrective actions are taken

Reports any major incidents to relevant regulatory authorities

Facilitates the Management Review, circulates minutes, and follows up actions

Oversees audit management and improvement activities

Arranges necessary internal auditor training and manages internal audits

Executive Assistant

Personnel in charge of Facilities Management

Ensures that Nikon Metrology’s overall facilities are maintained by managing contractors and contracts

Communicates any significant changes to the infrastructure that may have an effect on the EMS

Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Ensures appropriate storage, handling and disposal of hazardous substances

Supports and drives requirements of the EMS through operations

HR Manager HR Manager Maintains Nikon Metrology’s Organisation Chart

Coordinates the general training courses for employees

Keeps the employees’ individual training records

All Employees All Employees Follow the procedures and Work Instructions relevant to their roles

Segregate and dispose of waste in the appropriate containers at designated areas

Report any environmental incidents to the Quality Assurance Department

5.6. Documentation

Environmental Management System documentation is structured in line with the requirements of Nikon

Metrology Business Management System.

Environmental Processes are defined and based on the requirements of Nikon Environmental Management

System planning, Objectives & Targets, Aspects, Interested Parties, Risks and Opportunities, ISO14001

requirements, operational controls and legal compliance requirements.

Documents specific to the EMS will be identified on the BMS index. Specific controls will either be in the BMS

index or as part of current DBP’s, GDP’s, PIN’s and TEMP’s



References

MAN-003: Environmental Management System Manual

GBP-001 – Documentation Control

5.7 Risks and Opportunities As part of assessing Interested parties, their needs and expectations and their impact on the EMS, Risks and

opportunities are defined in terms of high level impacts to the business.

If significant these will enable the business to define specific objectives, projects, KPIs and controls

References

Context of the organisation planning

5.8 Context of the organisation

All planning activities such as defining interested parties, risks and opportunities, aspects, policies and

legal/Regulatory compliance obligations help define the context of the organisation for NMUK.

The context of the organisation planning is reviewed at least annually or when there is significant change to

operations or products. This is comprised mainly of a review of interested parties and risks and

opportunities.

Business Policies Principles and guidelines formulated by Nikon Metrologyto reach its long-term goals

Business Objectives Goals, defined to ensure Policies are achieved

Business Manual Document outlining the processes and their interaction within Nikon Metrology

General Business Process Documents detailing process requirements applicable to all areas of the business

Departmental Business Process Documents detailing process requirements that are applicable to a specific department

Process Instructions Documents specifying steps to carry out an activity, interfacing with other processes

Template A pre-designed document formatted for common purposes

Records Results of process generated/populated on pre-defined templates



References

Context of the organisation planning

6. EMS Implementation & Operation

6.1. Competence, Training & Awareness

Nikon Metrology places great emphasis on the competence of its employees. All employees have an

important role to play within the organisation, and many have a direct influence on the environment. The

employee competence and awareness is achieved by providing as required:

Periodically planned E-Learning

Job/Function Specific Training

Specialised Training

It is through suitable training that each employee can fully understand their role.

Training combined with experience allows each employee to look for better ways to carry out their

responsibilities, so that Nikon Metrology can achieve its objectives.

The required training can be identified either locally by the Departmental Managers, the EHS Advisor or the

HR Manager.

Contractors are required to confirm the competence of their own personnel to carry out the specific tasks

and provide evidence to Nikon Metrology as required. This may include the use of training records or

method statements as appropriate.

References

GBP-006 – Training

Training Records (Cypher – HR)

My1HS E-learning package (Nikon Metrology employees)

6.2. Communication

Nikon Metrology ensures that communication regarding the significant aspects and the EMS is carried out in a

systematic approach.

Relevant communication from external interested parties is documented and recorded. The decision to

communicate environmental performance information will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

The EHS Advisor is responsible for internal communication of relevant environmental information, as well as for

external communication with regulatory authorities and legal compliance schemes.

Regular environmental bulletins are sent to keep employees up to date with relevant environmental information.



References

GBP-060 – Environmental Communications

6.3. Operational Control

Procedures have been written and implemented where they are required to ensure compliance with the

Environmental Policy, legal requirements, control of significant environmental aspects and progressing with the

environmental management plan.

In order to maintain process capability during normal production, equipment and processes are subject to

appropriate maintenance. Each process is regularly reviewed, and may be modified to match changing

requirements; for example, design changes or process efficiency improvements.

Where appropriate, the aspect register is amended, to ensure that any significant environmental effects of new

developments, new or modified activities products are services are taken into consideration.

References

POL-003 – Environmental Policy


‘EHS’ Area GBP’s, DBP’s & PIN documents (Various)

6.4. Emergency Preparedness & Response

Emergency planning and response procedures have been established to identify potential accidents and

emergencies, and to deal with unexpected incidents. Responsibilities and information sources are clearly

defined in the relevant procedures, as well as the actions to be followed in the event of an emergency.

Testing of the effectiveness of the plans is undertaken on a periodic basis. Records will be maintained to

demonstrate the test methods, results and any corrective actions taken to improve the plans.

In the event of an emergency or accident, the Chairman of Local Environmental Sub-Committee shall report

the contents and countermeasures taken to the Chairman of the Environmental Committee, who shall

provide directions for subsequent measures.

Each department is responsible for notifying, responding to and reporting emergencies as appropriate.

The Local Environmental Sub-Committee Secretariat is responsible for coordinating environmental

emergencies.

References

GBP-056 – Evaluation of Environmental Aspects



GBP-057 – Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response

Environmental Emergency Response Plan


6.5. Document & Records Control

All company documented processes and records are maintained in line with general Business Management

System requirements defined in GBP-001.

All documented processes are stored on local network. All processes are maintained in as electronic

information. There are no paper copies of documented processes available/maintained.

The authorization of processes prior to release is carried electronically.

Unless specifically stated in the procedure or other controlled documents, it is the responsibility of the

receiving area to ensure that the correct version of the document is being used and obsolete versions are

prevented from use.

Environmental records are identified from external regulations, legal requirements, or internal operational

requirements to provide evidence of control and historical data.

Records identified include source documents such as standards, as well as actual records in terms of reports

or data. Records also include electronic data.

References

GBP-001 – Document Control

GBP-057 – Emergency Preparedness and Response

BMS Index

7. Monitoring and Checking of EMS

The correct information is available at the right time, in the right place;

Documents can be readily located;

Documents are reviewed and revised as necessary;

Documents are authorised before release and are circulated to named people or locations;

Obsolete documents are removed from use;

Obsolete documents which need to be retained for historical/legal purposes are controlled



7.1. Monitoring & Measurement

Monitoring and measurement is undertaken to track performance, relevant operational controls and

conformance with targets and objectives. This is achieved by establishing performance indicators which are

objective and verifiable.

Resource usage is monitored in line with objectives and will be baselined to allow future effective performance

monitoring.

The business utilizes other methods to monitor, measure, analyze and evaluate performance such as Internal

Audit, External audit, Complaints, Non-conformances, Emergency response performance, management review

and KPIs where applicable to the specific department operations

References

GBP-002 – Audit Process

GBP-003 – Control of non conforming outputs


GBP-005 – Monitoring and Measurement

GBP-007 – External CIR process

GBP-008 – Corrective & Preventative action

7.2. Evaluation of Compliance

To ensure continual compliance to latest legislations, regulations and any other applicable requirements it is

the policy of Nikon Metrology to regularly review its environmental aspects.

The EHS Advisor shall regularly evaluate and keep records on legal and other requirements applicable to

Nikon Metrology’s significant environmental aspects. These include its compliance with local, national and

international legislation, as well as with relevant guidelines stipulated by Nikon.

Due to the complexity of legislation and compliance requirements, NMUK utilizes 3rd party organisations to

identify and define applicable legislation. This is completed periodically where compliance obligation are

reviewed and actions defined.

The results of this evaluation are regularly reviewed by the Management Team during Management Reviews.

References

GBP-061 – Evaluation of Compliance


Legislation Register



7.3. Non-conformity, Corrective & Preventive Action

Non-conformances can be identified as a result of external and internal audits, deviation from environmental

objectives and targets, non-compliance with legal and other requirements, and standards set out in Nikon

Metrology’s own procedures and Work Instruction Sheets, complaints from interested parties.

On identification of such an occurrence, appropriate steps shall be taken to control any impact depending on the

magnitude of the non-conformities or incidence:

Urgent measures are taken by responsible personnel who shall identify and correct non-conformities

and take appropriate actions to mitigate their environmental impact.

Corrective actions are taken by responsible personnel who shall investigate non-conformities,

determine root causes, and take appropriate actions to prevent their recurrence.

Preventive actions are taken by responsible personnel who shall evaluate the need for action for

non-conformities, and implement appropriate actions to prevent their occurrence.

Results of corrective and preventive actions and their effectiveness shall be recorded and passed onto the

Quality Assurance Department by responsible personnel. When necessary, procedures will be revised or

new procedures written. Any changes in existing procedures resulting from corrective and preventive actions

shall be recorded.

References

GBP-007 – External CIR

GBP-003 – Non-Conformance Control

GBP-008 – Corrective & Preventive Action

GBP-057 – Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response

7.4. Internal Audit

Nikon Metrology operates a global Internal Audit process that covers all of the requirements of management

systems implemented across the company. This includes the requirements of the Environmental

Management System.

Nikon Environmental Committee Internal Audit

• Nikon Headquarters Internal Audit

• Conducted by the team appointed by the Chairman of the Environmental Commitee

• Conducted annually unless required otherwise

• Conducted against the requirements of ISO14001:2015 and specific Nikon Requirements



The audit team consists of trained auditors, who are impartial to the process and have the necessary

competence to identify any non-conformances, observations and opportunities for improvement within the

EMS processes.

Audit reports are written and recommendations for corrective or preventive action are made and agreed

when necessary. These actions are then implemented and followed up.

Audit findings and actions taken are reported to the Management Review meetings and Non Conformance

findings are recorded in CRM database for visibility.

References

GBP-002 – Internal Audit


GBP-007 – External CIR

TEMP-213 – Environmental Non-Conformance and Incident Report

8. Review of EMS

8.1. Management Review

Local Management Team meets weekly to review company objectives. The EMS requirements are reviewed

during specific slots at the Management Meetings.

All of the requirements of EMS should be covered by the Management reviews at least once per calendar

year. The process for Management review is defined as GBP-004.

Any decisions and actions arisen as a result of the Management Review that may lead to changes to the

Environmental Policy, environmental objectives and targets, and other elements of the EMS shall be implemented

in order to achieve continual improvement of the EMS.

The EHS Advisor shall periodically report the input and output of the Management Reviews to Nikon

Environmental Committee.

References




Headquarters Corporate Nikon Metrology NV Geldenaaksebaan 329 B-3001 Leuven, Belgium phone: +32 16 74 01 00 fax: +32 16 74 01 03 [email protected]

Nikon Corporation Shin-Yurakucho Bldg., 12-1, Yurakucho 1-chome Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8331 Japan phone: +81-3-3216-2384 fax: +81-3-3216-2388 www.nikon-instruments.jp/eng/

Manufacturing Nikon Metrology UK Ltd. EMA, Argosy Road, Castle Donington Derby DE74 2SA UK Tel: +44 1332 811 349 Fax: +44 1332 639 881

X-Tek Systems Ltd. Tring Business Centre Icknield Way Tring Herts HP23 4JX UK Tel: +44 1442 821 128 Fax: +44 1442 828118

Nikon Metrology Inc. 9453 Innovation Drive Manassas Virginia 20110 United States Tel +1 (703) 656-7187 Fax: +1 (703) 656-7211

More offices and resellers at www.nikonmetrology.com

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.nikon-instruments.jp/eng/

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