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Figure 1 Picture 1: ISO 14001 and the EMS Many practitioners and researchers have formulated a general opinion that quality and safety performance can support organization's competitiveness development, and also they can assure a solid base for the EMS design and implementation. The consequences of this practical approach will be: the minimization of financial loss, compliance with legislation, effective allocation of quality and safety responsibilities, and promotion of community goodwill (Pun & Hui, 2002).