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