ISO 14001 - An Introduction to the Standard and EMAS
Course Objectives
This course is a brief introduction to environmental management systems (EMSs). It consists of a number of workshops and tutorials designed to acquaint participants with the background and main issues that implementing an EMS raises. It draws on the practical experiences of professionals who have implemented EMS systems. The course can be tailored for in-house delivery, and include workshops that are relevant to a specific site.
Contents
- The various international standards - ISO 14001, Eco-Management and Audit Regulation (EMAR)
- Management of Environmental Risks
- Exploration of ISO14001 requirements
- Timescales and resources that will be required
- Documentation methods
- Training issues
- Key implementation issues
- Integration with existing systems
- Links to Corporate Governance
Who should attend
- Personnel wishing to learn about the background to EMSs.
- Representatives from organizations wishing to asses whether they should implement a standard such as ISO 14001, or Eco-Management and Audit Systems.
Course benefits
By attending this course, you will gain: -
- A practical understanding and interpretation of the ISO 14001:2004 Standard.
- An understanding of how ISO 14001 can fit into an integrated management system, including Corporate Governance.
Consultancy assistance with attendees’ EMS implementation programmes can be provided.
Certificates
All delegates who successfully complete this course will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.
Trainers background
The trainer for this course has been delivering ISO 14001 Consultancy and Training internationally for over 18 years. He is a recognised expert in this field and previously acted as an advisor to the British Standards Institute.
