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Training, Awareness and Competence. EPA Regions 9 & 10 and The Federal Network for Sustainability. Overview. Requirements EMS training program Training timeline Other required environmental training Training records. Requirements. ISO 14001 Regulatory Organizational.
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Training, Awareness and Competence EPA Regions 9 & 10 and The Federal Network for Sustainability
Overview • Requirements • EMS training program • Training timeline • Other required environmental training • Training records
Requirements • ISO 14001 • Regulatory • Organizational
ISO 14001 Requirements • The organization shall identify training needs and require that all personnel whose work may create a significant impact on the environment have received appropriate training. • Personnel performing tasks which can cause significant environmental impacts shall be competent based on education, training, and/or experience.
ISO 14001 Requirementscontinued • Conformance with environmental policy and EMS • Significant environmental aspects of work activities • Roles and responsibilities in EMS • Emergency preparedness and response • Potential consequences of departure from specified operating procedures (SOPs)
EMS Training Program • Identify training needs (document this procedure) • Provide appropriate training • Maintain training records
Training Timeline General EMS Training: • First group - EMS coordinator, EMS team • Second group - Facility manager, senior managers • Third group - All employees Specific Training on SOPs: • Supervisors and responsible employees
Audience and Needs • EMS Coordinator - thorough knowledge of EMS framework • EMS Team - working knowledge of EMS framework • Senior managers - knowledge of purpose and management role in EMS • Employees with significant aspects – role in EMS and responsibilities • All employees - basic environmental and EMS awareness
Other Environmental Training • Many regulations require training • HAZWOPR, OSHA, SPCC • EMS requires training if it pertains to a significant impact or aspect • EMS requires procedures for maintaining training records
Locate Training Source • Contractors • Agency EMS contractors • ISO 14001 trainers - ANSI-RAB accredited trainers • http://www.rabnet.com/cgi/ems_co_query.cgi • Agency trainers • On-site trainers • Train-the-trainer • Web-based training
Training Records • Legible, identifiable and readily retrievable • Protected against damage, deterioration or loss • Retained and available to verify conformance
Summary • Training is essential to an effective EMS • Determine audiences for general and specific training • Identify trainer • Develop and implement training schedule • Keep accurate and complete records