Glossary E

Deutsch: Umweltmanagementsystem / Español: Sistema de gestión ambiental / Português: Sistema de gestão ambiental / Français: Système de gestion environnementale / Italiano: Sistema di gestione ambientale

Environmental Management System (EMS) is a framework that helps organizations manage their environmental responsibilities systematically and sustainably. It is designed to improve environmental performance by integrating environmental considerations into business operations and decision-making processes.

Deutsch: Umweltüberwachung / Español: Monitoreo ambiental / Português: Monitoramento ambiental / Français: Surveillance environnementale / Italiano: Monitoraggio ambientale

Environmental monitoring in the quality management context refers to the systematic collection and analysis of data related to environmental factors that could impact the quality of a product, process, or service. This includes monitoring conditions such as temperature, humidity, air quality, and contamination levels, especially in industries like pharmaceuticals, food production, healthcare, and manufacturing, where environmental conditions directly affect product integrity and safety.

Deutsch: Umweltbehörde / Español: Agencia de Protección Ambiental / Português: Agência de Proteção Ambiental / Français: Agence de Protection de l'Environnement / Italiano: Agenzia per la Protezione Ambientale

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a government agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment by enforcing regulations, conducting environmental research, and promoting sustainable practices. In the context of quality management, the EPA sets standards and guidelines that organizations must follow to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

Deutsch: Ausrüstung / Français: Équipement

In the quality management context, "equipment" refers to the tools, machinery, and devices that are used to produce or test products and services. Equipment is a critical aspect of quality management, as it directly affects the quality, efficiency, and reliability of products and services.

Deutsch: Ausrüstungsfehler / Español: Fallo de equipo / Português: Falha de equipamento / Français: Défaillance de l'équipement / Italian: Guasto dell'attrezzatura

Equipment Failure in the context of quality management refers to the malfunction or breakdown of machinery, tools, or equipment that disrupts normal operations and affects the quality of products or services. In quality management, addressing equipment failure is critical because it can lead to production delays, increased costs, safety hazards, and compromised product quality.

In the quality management context, "ergonomic" refers to the design and arrangement of products, systems, and work environments in a way that optimizes human performance, comfort, and safety. It focuses on creating products and systems that fit well with the capabilities and limitations of the people who use them, ultimately enhancing their efficiency, well-being, and overall satisfaction.

Deutsch: Erosion / Español: Erosión / Português: Erosão / Français: Érosion / Italian: Erosione

Erosion in the context of quality management refers to the gradual degradation, wear, or loss of material from a product, surface, or component due to mechanical, chemical, or environmental factors. Erosion can affect the quality, performance, safety, and longevity of products, and managing it effectively is crucial for maintaining standards and ensuring the reliability of equipment and structures.

ERP --->Enterprise Resource Planning.