ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO ISO 14001 EMS AWARENESS & IMPLEMENTATION COURSE Course Reference EMS0005

OBJECTIVES

To give a basic understanding of:

• What an environmental management system (EMS) is and how it can help a business
• Why companies are going for registration to ISO 14001
• The basic registration process
• Where to get help and information
• Where to start to implement a system
• To identify the requirements for an EMS
• To explain the tools used to meet the requirements.
• To assist people in attaining the skills to be able to implement an effective EMS.
  

COURSE CONTENT

A one day course giving an overview of an EMS and the requirements for implementation containing the following:

• Explanation of what the environment is and the basic constituents of an EMS
• How an EMS can help
• Overview of content of ISO 14001 and the benefits
• The registration process
• Sources of help
• Where to start to implement an EMS, getting commitment
• Identifying and evaluating significance of environmental aspects
• Setting objectives and targets
• Identifying legislation, including the more common legislation
• Monitoring and measuring performance both for environmental improvement and maintenance of standards
• Communication and training
• Setting and reviewing an environmental policy
• Emergency procedures
  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is designed for people assigned to implement an EMS practically e.g. Environmental Managers, Quality Managers, Health & Safety Managers, Consultants.

WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN LEARNT

• How to start implementing an EMS practically
• Some of the tools used to achieve results within an EMS
• How to overcome some of the difficulties in getting an EMS to work.
• The benefits of an environmental management system to the business

COURSE DURATION AND STRUCTURE

This course is one day and is a mix of formal lectures and practical exercises.

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