Why Attend
This course is specifically designed for managers with environmental and/or sustainability responsibilities. The course provides a clear path towards successfully achieving ISO 14001 Transition – with any accredited certification body. All new requirements from the 2015 revision of the standard will be considered and participants will be empowered to return to their organizations and effectively implement the methodologies shared on the course.
Participants will learn how the new ISO 14001:2015 standard supports the strategic direction of the organization and how new ISO Clause requirements enhance the relevance of this management system. Participants will consider risks and opportunities that may impact environmental performance and will develop a more focused planning approach, to achieve environmental objectives.
The ‘leadership’ clause will be considered in a way that enables managers to engage with top executives within the organization and secure their ‘buy-in’ with key environmental initiatives. Performance evaluation will also be reviewed in depth, enabling managers to evaluate the effectiveness of the environmental management system while simultaneously delivering improvements on a continuous basis. Arrangements for reviewing organizational environmental compliance (regulatory) will be investigated and participants will learn how to establish an effective compliance framework for the benefit of the organization.
Course Methodology
The course is interactive and is comprised of presentations, case studies, technical process learning and supplemental discussions related to various industries and the challenges of implementation.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Advise their organization’s top management on how the new 14001 standard affect the organization
Demonstrate how to create a framework for managing organizational risks and opportunities
Implement a suitable framework for evaluating compliance and communicating compliance status outcomes
Demonstrate why document control in support of ISO14001 is important and implement an effective approach
Support the strategic direction of the organization with effective environmental objectives and targets and ongoing evaluation and improvement of environmental performance
Target Audience
This course is designed for managers and supervisors with ISO Management System responsibilities. Attendees typically include HSEQ managers, environment managers, quality managers and other individuals entrusted with an environmental performance remit. The course is also beneficial for internal auditors within an organization who are tasked with auditing various functions, including those linked to environmental compliance and performance.
Target Competencies
ISO 14001 EMS (Environmental Management System)
Communication Skills
Presentation Skills (Verbal and Written)
Information and document analysis/interpretation
Course Outline
Introduction to ISO14001:2015
ISO 14001:2105 Transition and the Role of Implementers and Auditors
Organizational Context, Leadership & Resources, Risks and Opportunities
Environmental Aspects – Activities/Products & Services - Developing a Life Cycle Perspective
Environmental Aspects - Evaluating Significance
Environmental Objectives and Planning (SL)
ISO 140001:2015 Policies and Documentation
Operational Controls and Performance Evaluation
Issues Impacting 14001 Effectiveness
Compliance Obligations and Evaluations
Documenting and Communicating Compliance Status – Interested Parties
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Testing Emergency Arrangements
Auditing ISO 14001:2015
Managing Nonconformance (Corrective Action)
Effective Management Review (Inputs/Outputs)
Managing Improvement
Control of Outsourced Processes
Communication
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