Environmental Internal Auditing
Virtual Course:
These courses are run using the Zoom platform as a fully interactive course just as our live courses are. We have had great feedback from delegates on these courses.
Overview:
This course is designed to equip professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary for conducting effective internal environmental audits within their own organizations. The course covers various aspects of auditing, including documentation review, site inspections, compliance assessment, and strategies for follow-up and corrective actions.
Course Description:
This one-day professional course focussing on UK regulations and practices, provides a detailed review of key audit components, such as documentation review, site inspections, environmental management systems, waste and energy management, compliance assessment, stakeholder engagement, and corrective action planning.
Why You Should Attend:
- Enhance your understanding of management systems and various audit components to identify non-compliance areas.
- Gain expertise in conducting internal environmental audits aligned with UK regulations.
- Acquire practical skills in assessing environmental policies, procedures, and compliance records.
- Develop strategies for implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Environmental Managers
- Compliance Officers
- Health and Safety Managers
- Sustainability Officers
- Anyone responsible for environmental compliance and auditing within UK-based organizations
What you'll learn:
On completion of the course, attendees will:
Testimonials
Good content and very informative
- Northgate IS
Very interesting & well presented
- Northern Rail
Very good day, Q&A session very good
- North Wales Police
I will attend future events, this was very good
- South Tees Hospitals
Very interesting and thought-provoking day. The speaker was very knowledgeable and pleasant to listen to.
- Copeland Borough Council
The speaker was excellent, very engaging and informative
- Northern Rail
Good content and very informative
- Northgate IS
Very interesting & well presented
- Northern Rail
Very good day, Q&A session very good
- North Wales Police
I will attend future events, this was very good
- South Tees Hospitals
Very interesting and thought-provoking day. The speaker was very knowledgeable and pleasant to listen to.
- Copeland Borough Council
The speaker was excellent, very engaging and informative
- Northern Rail
Course Programme:
Programme:
09:00 - 09:30 Registration
| Welcome and Introduction
| Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
• Review of EMS implementation (ISO 14001 or similar)
• Examination of monitoring and measurement processes
• Analysis of environmental objectives and targets documentation
| Compliance with Environmental Regulations
• Review of UK and relevant EU environmental regulations
• Identification of areas requiring compliance improvement
| Documentation Review
• Environmental policies, procedures, and manuals
• Permits, licenses, and compliance records
• Previous audit reports and corrective actions
| Site Inspection
• Facility layout and related assessments
| Waste Management
• Evaluation of waste generation and segregation practices
• Assessment of waste disposal methods and recycling initiatives
| Energy Consumption
• Analysis of energy sources and usage patterns
• Assessment of energy-efficient practices and renewable energy utilization
| Water Usage and Management
• Review of water sources and consumption data
• Examination of water conservation measures and wastewater treatment
| Air Quality and Emissions
• Assessment of emission sources and monitoring systems
• Evaluation of air pollution control measures and compliance
| Hazardous Materials Handling
• Inventory and assessment of hazardous substances
• Review of safety data sheets and spill prevention measures
| Training and Employee Awareness
• Assessment of environmental training records and awareness programs
| Stakeholder Engagement and Community Impact
• Review of engagement initiatives and community impact assessments
| Environmental Performance Indicators
• Examination of KPIs for environmental performance and data analysis
| Follow-up and Corrective Actions
• Reporting your findings
• Development of action plans and monitoring strategies for ongoing improvements
• Follow-up with staff and management
• Developing your audit programme
16.00 - 16.10 | Thanks and Close
