Why Attend
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.
Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing
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
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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