By completion of the course the attendees will be able to:

· Understand the requirements of an (EMS) Environmental management system based upon ISO 14001:2004

· Implementing in their own organizations an EMS that is as simple as possible and appropriate to the existing organizational culture

· Defining measurable EMS objectives and targets for key performance improvement

· Understand Auditor competence, knowledge and skills

· Identify areas which require further improvement and help to reduce risks and recurrence of problems

· Carry out EMS audits, including writing and presentation of audit reports

· Understand the importance of audit follow up, corrective and preventive action and CAR Close out

· Effective Evaluations for KPI's ( Key Performance Indicators) to maintain Continual Improving Process

DAY 1

Introduction:

• Course objectives and requirements
• Outline of the subjects to be covered

Introduction to ISO 14001:2004 Standard and specification:

• TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
• EMS Policy
• Planning
• Environment Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Determining Controls
• Objectives and programs
• Control of Documents
• Operational Control
• Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Performance Measurement and Monitoring
• Evaluation of Compliance
• Incidents Investigation, Nonconformity, Corrective and Preventive Action

DAY 2

Organizational Impact

• The organization will benefit from the key financial savings as a direct result of implementing an effective environmental management system.
• The organization will also benefit from being able to identify the environmental aspects and impacts, so reducing the risk from environmental incidents occurring.

Personal Impact

• Delegates will be able to better understand the nature of environmental aspects and the associated impacts within the organization’s operational activities.
• Delegates will be able to carry out an environment impact assessment and identify opportunities for improving environmental performance.
• Delegates will be able to carry out an EIA of major projects and plant modifications

Case Studies Used During this Program:

• Bhopal Gas Disaster
• Environmental Disaster Videos (Exon Valdez oil spillage, etc.)

DAY 3

INTRODUCTION TO AUDITS

• Type s Audit
• Benefits of Process Safety Audits
• Selection of internal auditors
• Auditor competence, knowledge and skills
• Internal Auditor Training and Competence Requirement
• Formation of audit team
• Generic Monthly Environment Audit
• Operational Units Specific Monthly Environment Audits
• Equipment Critical Items Identification
• Equipment/ Process Integrity and Reliability Audits
• Legal Compliance and Standards Conformity Auditing
• The Assessment Process

DAY 4

AUDIT PLANNING

• Pre-audit Communication
• Objective s, Scope and Criteria
• Audit Program
• Planning the On-site Audit
• Checklists

MANAGEMENT OF AUDITS

• Roles, Responsibility and Authority of a Team Leader
• Roles, Responsibility and Authority of an Auditor
• Guidelines for Guides
• Conduct of Opening Meetings

DAY 5

Environmental Aspects and Impacts

• Identifying Environmental Aspects
• Determining Significant Environmental Impacts
• Mitigation and Impact Management Techniques
• Analyzing the EIA Findings

PRACTICAL AUDITING

• Auditing Process Sequence
• Objectives, Process and Product Measures
• Interviewing and Questioning Techniques
• Questioning and Evidence Collection
• Sampling Evidence
• Team Meetings
• Daily Review Meeting (“Wash-up Meeting”)

AUDIT REPORTING

• Verifying Processes and Their Interactions
• Analyzing Evidence
• Cultural Awareness
• Evaluating Evidence
• Summary Report
• Reporting Non-conformance
• Report Writing
• Sample Audit Report
• Categorization

Audit Follow Up

• Corrective action
• Preventive action
• CAR Close out; effectiveness' measures
• Effectiveness Evaluations and KPI's ( Key Performance Indicators)
• Continual Improving Process

Course Evaluation and Summary

Environment& Quality Engineers and Supervisors

There will be interactive discussion based around case studies and presentations and Videos to highlight course details.