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Developing an EH&S Management System for Improved Performance
This 1-day course presents the steps associated with implementing an integrated management system for improving EH&S performance. It explains how to leverage an EH&S management system (EMS) as the starting point for launching sustainability initiatives, how to manage EH&S data effectively through the use of information technology, and how to streamline the process for reporting performance metrics. Case studies and interactive examples facilitate understanding of the requirements for implementing performance-based EH&S management systems.
Attendees learn to:
- Understand how to develop an ISO 14001 EMS and OHSAS 18001 health/safety management system
- Design a roadmap for implementing an EMS within your own company or organization
- Create metrics and implement measures for tracking EH&S performance
- Evaluate information technology options for supporting an EH&S management system
Course Topics
Overview of Environmental and Other Management Systems
- Overview of ISO 14001, EPA, State, and Local EMS
- ISO 14001 vs. OHSAS 18001 Comparison
- ISO 14001 vs. ISO 9001 Comparison
- Integrating EHS and Quality Management Systems
Introduction to the International Organization of Standardization
- Benefits of an EMS
- Detailed Review of ISO 14001 and OHSAS Standards
- EMS Model Options and Selection
Implementing a Performance-Based EMS
- Roadmap for System Implementation
- Change Management
- Implementing a Enterprise Wide System
Measuring EMS Performance and Demonstrating Transparency
- Performance Indicators
- Environmental Management Accounting
- Transparency Programs
- Dow Jones Sustainability Index
ISO 14001 Certification Process
- Selecting a Registrar
- Timeline and Costs