ISO 14001:2015 Overview for Managers (EMS)

• Overview and introduction to environmental management
• Requirements of ISO 14001:2015 & Annex SL
• Overview of EMS terms and definitions
• Understanding of organisational context and key stakeholders
• Top management’s role in leadership i.e. what they can/can’t delegate
• Dealing with significant environmental aspects/issues
• Importance of environmental legislation and compliance evaluation
• EMS policy and objectives and aligning these with strategic direction of company
• Documented information i.e. what needs to be maintained and retained
• Competence and communication and obtaining buy-in
• EMS audit and review
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Role of third party auditors/certification bodies

This course will be of interest to managers/supervisors who are involved in the management of an EMS or have a leadership role in the environmental function, personnel considering implementing an EMS, those who require an overview of the changes to the standard and those in the organisation who wish to reduce their impact on the environment.

Participants achieve the following learning outcomes from the programme;

• Understand the elements of an environmental management system such as ISO 14001:2015
• Understand the requirements of ISO 14001:2015 and the structure of management system standards
• Know the terms and definitions associated with an EMS
• Evaluate the context of their organisation
• Understand the changes made from ISO 14001:2004 to ISO 14001:2015
• Have knowledge of the level of engagement needed from top management to implement, operate and maintain an EMS
• Understand the level of resources needed for the operation of an EMS
• Have an understanding of the level of documented information needed
• Understand performance evaluation and corrective action and environmental management review
• Appreciate the importance of EU and Irish environmental legislation

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  Finbarr Stapleton

  Finbarr Stapleton, Antaris, has a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry...

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In-House Courses
For In-House courses, the Tutor will contact the Course Organiser in advance to discuss the programme in more detail in order to tailor it specifically to the organisation.

Course Manual
Delegates will receive a very comprehensive course manual.