ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) COURSE

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance and benefits of an ISO 14001:2015 EMS
• Learn the key requirements, terms, and definitions of ISO 14001:2015
• Familiarise yourself with commonly used environmental management terms and definitions
• Gain the necessary skills, and knowledge needed to conduct first, second and third-party audits against ISO 14001 standard requirements
• Understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and explain the process-based EMS model for ISO 14001
• Study the concepts of environmental management and the relationship between an organisation’s activities, and its products and services
• Discuss the benefits of structured environmental management
• Describe the specific environmental management-related requirements of ISO 14001
• Lead audit teams for ISO 14001 certifications
• Increase your knowledge on ISO 14001 and its fundamental concepts like aspect impact analysis, emergency preparedness and response
• Analyse the structure of ISO 14001:2015 for management system standards

CONTENT

Introduction

• Background of the ISO 14000 family
• Overview of Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Success factors
• ISO 14000 series of standards
• Intended outcomes of an EMS
• Compatibility with other management system standards
• Basic principles of ISO 14001

Organisational Context

• Context of the organisation
• Scope application
• Understand the needs and expectations of stakeholders
• Determine the scope of the EMS

The Importance of Leadership In Ems Implementation

• Leadership and commitment
• Leadership styles and approaches
• Environmental policy
• Organisational roles and responsibilities

Risks And Environmental Concerns

• Risks and opportunities
• Risks vs. issues
• Risk-based thinking
• Risk planning and management
• Significant environmental aspects
• Compliance obligations
• Risks associated with threats and opportunities

Resources and Documentation

• Resources
• Competence
• Awareness
• Communication
• Documented information

Operational Planning

• Operational planning and control
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Planning action
• Environmental objectives
• Planning actions to achieve objectives

Monitoring And Evaluation

• Performance evaluation
• Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
• Internal audit
• Evaluation of compliance
• Management review

Plan For Improvement And Continuity

• Improvement
• Nonconformity and corrective action
• Continual improvement based on the PDCA cycle

Case Studies

• Organisations with successful ISO 14001 certifications
• Premier Foods
• UPCON
• Lessons learned

Environmental Management System – Plan

• Step 1: Define the organisation’s goals for EMS
• Step 2: Secure top management commitment
• Step 3: Select an EMS champion
• Step 4: Build an implementation team
• Step 5: Hold kick-off meeting
• Step 6: Conduct preliminary review
• Step 7: Prepare budget and schedule
• Step 8: Secure resources and assistance
• Step 9: Involve employees
• Step 10: Monitor and communicate progress

ISO 9001 VS. ISO 14001

• Quality management principles
• Process approach
• Clause structure
• ISO 9001: Sections 1-10
• ISO 14001: Sections 1-10
• Environmental planning vs. quality planning
• Compliance with local and federal requirements
• Objectives and targets as part of environmental management
• Management role and responsibilities are more extensive under ISO 14001
• Establishment of an external communication procedure

FOR WHOM

• Environmental consultants
• Occupational health and safety and environmental managers
• EMS auditors
• Employees involved in obtaining ISO 14001 EMS certifications
• Individuals or companies who want to acquire an understanding of ISO 14001 and management audits
• Individuals who want to broaden their knowledge of environmental management principles, standards, and practices

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.