Biotility: Applying ISO 14001 for Environmental Excellence

This course provides training on the elements contained in the ISO 14001 specification for Environmental Management Systems, and the benefits of implementing these elements.

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About this Course

This course provides a fast-paced review of the ISO 1400:2015 Environmental Management Systems standard to assist organizations in enhancing their environmental performance and managing their environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner. The ISO 14001:2015 standard is applicable to any organization, regardless of size, type, or nature and does not include specific performance criteria but rather general principles and practices to improve environmental management.

This course equips learners to evaluate their company against ISO 14001 requirements to identify gaps and evaluate the resources needed for company implementation and improvement. It explains the need for a continuous improvement system to properly manage the myriad of regulated issues and activities applicable to biotech companies. The course presents principles of Plan-Do-Check-Act that underlie the ISO 14001 specification. Further, it describes the requirements of the ISO 14001 specification along with recommendations on how these requirements can be met by an organization wanting to become ISO-certified. The experienced presenter provides commentary on the intent and implementation of ISO 14001 based on real-world experience.

Note: This Biotility at the University of Florida course is offered by CITI Program. See FAQs for more information.

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Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Environmental Managers and Staff, Individuals Implementing ISO 14001 at their organizations, Management at ISO 14011 Certified Organizations, Management System Auditors, Management System Practitioners converting to ISO 14001

Organizational Subscription Price: $675 per year/per site for government and non-profit organizations; $750 per year/per site for for-profit organizations
Independent Learner Price: $124.76 per person

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Course Content

Module 1: Introduction

This module introduces the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) standard’s requirements, concepts, and principles. It presents the typical motivations and benefits connected with an organization’s commitment to establishing an ISO 14001 EMS. The module reviews the changes that occurred in 2015 to harmonize this environmental standard with quality, safety, and other ISO standards.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 20978 (English)
Author(s): Douglas Dean, BSE, PE, CSP, CIH - Matrix Compliance Services, Inc.

Module 2: Planning Elements

This module overviews typical motivations and benefits connected with an organization’s commitment to establish ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It presents the concepts and principles that underlie the standard, and considers changes that occurred in 2015 to harmonize it with other quality and safety ISO standards.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 20979 (English)
Author(s): Douglas Dean, BSE, PE, CSP, CIH - Matrix Compliance Services, Inc.

Module 3: Support and Operation Elements

This module discusses the requirements of the ISO Planning elements, including how to identify environmental aspects and their impacts. Further, the module identifies how to set environmental improvement objectives and associated action plans.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 20980 (English)
Author(s): Douglas Dean, BSE, PE, CSP, CIH - Matrix Compliance Services, Inc.

Module 4: Performance Evaluation and Improvement Elements

The final module in this course reviews and examines the ISO requirements for Performance Evaluation and Improvement. The module reviews the “big picture” on how all elements are interrelated.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 20981 (English)
Author(s): Douglas Dean, BSE, PE, CSP, CIH - Matrix Compliance Services, Inc.


FAQs

Who should take the course?

The Biotility: Applying ISO 14001 for Environmental Excellence course is tailored to anyone involved in the planning, implementation, maintenance, supervision, or audit of an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Environmental managers and consultants
  • Organizations that are operating/certified to ISO 14001
  • Management system practitioners converting to ISO 14001
  • Management system auditors
  • Anyone interested in how to implement changes to ISO 14001

What are the benefits of this course?

This Biotility: Applying ISO 14001 for Environmental Excellence course provides a foundational level of understanding of ISO 14001 requirements that can be used as a springboard for further study for those considering leading their organization into ISO development and implementation.

This course demonstrates how ISO 14001 requirements aid organizations in managing environmental risk and driving continual improvement. Participants will learn key requirements and definitions of ISO 14001, as well as concepts such as process approach and Plan-Do-Check-Act, and will be able to develop an action plan to aid in implementation of company processes.

How long will the course take to complete?

The Biotility: Applying ISO 14001 for Environmental Excellence course consists of three modules. Completion of all modules, as well as the corresponding quizzes should take 130 to 160 minutes (two to three hours).


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