Course Objectives:

To provide quality and environmental professionals with the basic knowledge and skills need to audit an EMS against the ISO 14001 standard. To provide a value-added approach to gaining and practicing the critical knowledge and skills needed to effectively prepare for, conduct, and report on EMS internal audits.

Key Session Topics:

• Interpret and audit against the ISO 14001 requirements
• Select internal auditors who are well qualified and effective
• Understand the role of regulatory compliance within an EMS audit
• Create an EMS audit checklist that will enhance the audit process
• Conduct effective interviews with employees at all levels and functions within an organization
• Focus internal audits on what is important to the business
• Write an effective EMS audit report so that it adds value for the auditees
• Verify the completeness and effectiveness of corrective actions taken by an organization, without limiting or interfering in their business decisions
• Evaluate options for conducting integrated audits
• Identify ways that internal audits may add value to a business
• Communicate audit results effectively to management, aiding in business improvement

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