With the ever increasing focus on the environment and the corresponding increase in environmental legislation, there is now a need for every business to adopt good environmental management practices.
This can be achieved by implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS). A structured approach to environmental management can help ensure legal compliance, realise cost savings and provide a competitive advantage. This course provides an introduction to environmental trends and a clear overview of what is involved in implementing an Environmental Management System in compliance with ISO14001.
1. Environmental Overview
· Environment – what is it?
· Environmental issues
· Environmental trends
2. Environmental Management System
· ISO14000
· EMAS
· ISO9000 and OHSAS 18000
· Benefits
3. Environmental Issues
· Environmental Administration
· Communication and Training
· Regulatory Compliance
· Environmental Risk
· Records, Reports and Permits
· Air
· Water
· Waste
· Chemical Materials
· Emergency Preparedness
4. Legislation
· Air Pollution Act 1987
· Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992
· Water Pollution Act 1990
· Waste Management Act 1996
· Protection of the Environment Act 2003
· Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005
· REACH Regulations 2006
5. Where to next?
· Certification process
· Partial implementation?
· Management system integration
2 Days Training Max 14 Per Course
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