Health, Safety, Security and Environment
Lead Auditor in Environmental Management Systems

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Lead Auditor in Environmental Management Systems Course
Introduction:
With reference to ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1, where appropriate, the purpose of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and abilities needed to conduct first, second, and third-party audits of environmental management systems against ISO 14001.
Course Objectives:
- Understanding the requirements of ISO 14001 and OH&S 18001
- An outline of environment and Occupational H & S legislation
- Types of audit
- Audit objectives
- Audit scope and criteria
- The audit process
- Roles and responsibilities of the internal auditor
- Processes, procedures, documents, and records
- The opening meeting
- Checklist development
- Document review
- Auditing skills
- The closing meeting
- Conducting and leading on-site audit activities
- Planning, preparation and management of audits
- Verifying corrective action
- Reporting audit findings
- Audit responsibilities
- Interviewing skills
- Team leader skills
Who Should Attend?
Those wishing to lead/conduct integrated audits and/or supplier audits of Environmental management systems that meet a combination of different requirements e.g. quality, environment, occupational health & safety, etc. This course is also ideal for those delegates that are seeking registration as an Auditor/Lead Auditor.
Course Outlines:
- Able to interpret the requirements of ISO 14001 in the context of an EMS Audit
- Able to check and confirm the EMS audit objectives and carry out information risk and opportunities assessment based on the context of the organization.
- Apply ISO 14001 standard clauses appropriately in an audit situation.
- Able to undertake the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up an FSMS audit in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1