As concern grows for continually improving the quality of the environment, organizations of all types and sizes are increasingly turning their attention to the environmental impacts of their activities, products, and services. The environmental performance of an organization is of importance to internal and external interested parties. Achieving sound environmental performance requires an organizational commitment to a systematic approach and, to continual improvement of their environmental performance.
The purpose of this course is to provide delegates with the opportunity of gaining the skills and knowledge to develop and implement and/or improve an Environmental Management System (EMS)
Understand the different types of environmental aspects and their environmental impacts
Understand the requirements of the environmental management standard ISO 14001:2004
Develop and implement an Environmental Management System (EMS)
Prepare a plan for obtaining EMS ISO 14001:2004 certification from a certifying authority
Identify waste streams and, opportunities for recycling waste
Delegates will learn by active participation through inspiring presentation tools and interactive techniques presented in a lively, enthusiastic, and interesting style. Delegates will take part in practical team exercises, typical case studies, and open discussion forums, as related to their own organization’s operational activities.
The organization will benefit from the key financial savings as a direct result of implementing an effective environmental management system.
The organization will also benefit from being able to identify the environmental aspects and impacts, so reducing the risk from environmental incidents occurring.
Knowledge of how certification to ISO 14001:2004 can provide the organization with a positive marketing advantage over its competitors.
Delegates will be able to better understand the nature of environmental aspects and the associated impacts within the organisation’s operational activities.
Delegates will understand the purpose and role of the international standard for environmental management ISO 14001:2004.
DAY 1
Introduction to Environmental Management
What Does the Term “Environment” mean
Benefits of Good Environmental Management
Key Environmental Management System (EMS) Elements
Document Framework for an Environmental Management System
Video: Introduction to ISO 14001:2004
DAY 2
Environmental Management Systems
Environmental Policy
Concepts of the Environmental Standard ISO 14001:2004
Initial Environmental Review (IER)
What are Environmental Aspects and Impacts
Video: Environmental Disasters
Exercise: Producing an EMS Document Framework
DAY 3
Environmental Aspects & Impacts
Understanding Environmental Impacts
Understanding Global, Regional and Local Environmental Issues
How to Determine Significant Environmental Aspects
Identifying Applicable Regulatory and Standards’ Requirements
Exercise: Preparing an Environmental Impact Assessment Checklist
DAY 4
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Elements of the EIA Process
Carrying out an EIA
Analysis of Impacts
Video: Environmental Disaster
Exercise: List the Steps of an EIA Process
DAY 5
Internal Environmental Auditing
Carrying Out an Environmental Audit
Management Review Process
Summary of Course Key Points
Award of Course Attendance Certificates
Close of Course