This two-day course is aimed at companies involved in implementing an ISO 14000 Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Through a review of the background and development of the standard along with in-depth analysis of its components, students will learn how to interpret ISO 14000, develop an ISO 14000 implementation plan and prepare ISO 14000 documentation which is compliant with the standard. Case studies are used to provide working examples throughout the course. Included is a compare/contrast review of ISO 14001 to: ISO 9001; EMAS (European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme); and NSF 110, an American environmental standard.

Background.

History of  ISO and Global Standardization.

Development of the ISO 14000 series of Standards.

Similarities to NSP 110.

Similarities to ISO 9000.

Understanding ISO 14001 Requirements.

Detailed presentation of  ISO 14001 with the objective of developing a deeper appreciation for the language and content of the standard.

The Documentation Process.

Detailed presentation of the documentation process.

Flowcharting Techniques.

Identifying opportunities for improvement.

Workshop based activities help the participant to develop actual procedural texts and further understand how to avoid over-documentation and bureaucratic controls.

Steps to ISO 14001 Implementation and The Registration Process.

ISO 14001 Implementation Strategy - development of an implementation plan.

The ISO Registration Process.

Student workbook.

Additional handouts as required.

Webinar Fee (1 to 5 participants):   US $ 595                              Onsite Training: Please Call

Two days of instruction, discussion, and assignments.

This two-day course provides participants with an awareness of the similarities, differences and synergies between the ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards. Through integration planning activities, it gives both employees and management personnel a comprehension of what it takes to implement and manage an integrated system. It explores methods of using existing documentation to facilitate the transition; and it gives students an understanding of how to have their Quality Management and Environmental Management Systems effectively "surround" and work in tandem with one another.

Background.

History of ISO and Global Standardization.

Development of the ISO 14000 series of Standards. 

Similarities to NSP 110.

Understanding ISO 14001.

Detailed presentation of ISO 14001 with the objective of developing a deeper appreciation for the language and content of the standard.

Exploring integration opportunities with ISO 9001.

Detailed comparative analysis of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.

Identifying opportunities for integration with ISO 9001.

Development of the ISO 14001-ISO 19001 integration plan.

Student workbook.

ISO 14001 standard.

Additional handouts as required.

Webinar Fee (1 to 5 participants):  US $ 595                          Onsite Training: Please Call

Two days of instruction, discussion, and assignments.

This two-day course is designed for personnel involved as ISO 14000 internal auditors of a company's Environmental Management System. Through analysis of the ISO 14000 standard as well as management auditing principles, the course will teach participants to function as effective Internal EMS Auditors and to interpret the ISO 14000 standard from an auditor's perspective. Case studies are used throughout the course to provide examples and to highlight the auditing function as a continuous improvement tool.

History of ISO and Global Standardization.

Development of the ISO 14000 series of Standards.

Similarities to NSP 110.

Similarities to ISO 9000.

Detailed presentation of ISO 14001 with the objective of developing a deeper appreciation for the language and content of the standard.

Detailed presentation of the audit cycle (audit theory) from the Internal Auditor’s perspective, including a discussion of ISO 14001.

Pre-audit activities

Planning.

Preparation.

Checklist development.

Internal audit master schedule.

Workshop on checklist development.

Conducting the audit

Opening meeting.

Audit activities.

Closing meeting.

Nonconformance documentation.

Post-audit activities

Audit report.

Follow-up to the audit report.

Auditee corrective action.

Follow-up audit.

Evaluate effectiveness of corrective action.

Application of theory learned from the standard and audit cycle.

Workshops include (depending on time):

Review and discussion of case studies which simulate audit scenarios, determination of major and minor nonconformance.

Fundamentals of writing nonconformance statements.

Student workbook.

ISO 14001 standard.

Additional handouts as required.

Webinar Fee (1 to 5 participants):  US $ 595                               Onsite Training: Please Call

Three days of instruction, discussion and assignments.