Course Criteria

This 1 to 2-day seminar will review the 14001:2004 requirements in detail and the potentially significant impacts your organization may encounter. This course provides information so attendees become aware of the standard’s requirements and save organizations significant money by helping them make informed decisions in order not to over or under react to the requirements.

Main Topics

This course is based on the ISO standard 14001:2004 requirements and covers:

• Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
• A detailed paragraph by paragraph comparison
• Eight quality management principles
• The inclusion of Risk Management
• The ISO 14001 requirements
• Environmental Aspects, Significant Aspects & Impacts
• Environmental Objectives & Targets & Programs
• Identification of Legal & Other requirement
• Introduction to Environmental System Audits
• Environmental Compliance audits
• Integrated ISO 9001 & 14001 auditing
• The Process Model approach
• Documentation structure & changes
• Implementation techniques
• What internal auditors should look for
• What 3rd Party registrars look for
• How will the requirements affect you?
• Developing an Action Plan
• Questions & Answers

• Understand the requirements of ISO 14001:2004
• Understand how to comply with the requirements
• Discuss your current situation & develop an action plan

This course includes interactive workshops designed for the students to better understand the requirements and dealing with 3rd Party Registrars and customers.

Successful Course Completion

A certificate of completion is provided to each student attending. Should you wish for an examination, this option is offered at no additional charge.

Course Cost & Instructor

The 1 to 2-day course on-site fee is based on daily flat feet, with no limit on students attending, provided a workbook for each student is purchased. Only on-site courses are offered. Please contact us for a quotation and Instructor background information.