How to audit integrated EHS Management Systems – ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 14001:2018

Your organization has developed an Environmental, Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS) that is based on the ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards.  This program is designed to teach the student the requirements of each standard, how to setup an EHSMS auditing program, the importance of audit planning, how to performance and document an audit, and how to develop effective corrective actions. 

EHS Management Strategies, LLC’s blended online auditor training is designed for employees who need to be trained to become internal auditors but cannot afford to be offsite for 2 to 3 days.  It is for companies who want the ease of online training, but the effectiveness of an instructor led program.  The following is an overview of the program.

Pre-Learning Exercises (approximately 3 hours)

  • Reading the ISO 14001/ISO 45001 Standards – find the shalls
  • ISO 14001 Scavenger Hunt – understanding your EMS
  • Video 1 – EMS Basics (40 mins) and Workshop
  • Video 2 – Auditing Basics

Day 1 – ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001 Requirements (7 hours)

  • Development of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Standard
  • Detailed Review of ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 and Implementation
  • Review auditing process (ISO 19011)
  • Setting up an Audit program
  • Auditor Qualifications

Homework (approximately 3 hours)

Video 1 – Identification of Aspects from Life Cycle Perspective (24 mins)

Video 2 – Auditing Basics

Workshop 1 – ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Conformance Scenario’s

Workshop2A – Effective Plant Tours

Workshop2B – Effective Interviews

Workshop2C – Auditing Contractor Controls

Day 2 – Audit Documentation & Corrective Action (7 hours)

  • ISO 45001/14001 Review – Q & A – discuss assignments
  • Performing a ISO 14001/ISO 45001 documentation review
  • Preparing an audit plan and checklist
  • Collecting and documenting evidence
  • How to prepare an audit report and present findings
  • Closing meeting and presenting findings
  • Corrective Action Process and Root cause Analysis – how to document corrective actions effectively
  • Process Auditing Overview

ISO 14001 Final Exam

Course Survey

All training materials will be provided electronically.  Training manuals can be prepared for an additional fee.  Students MUST participate in both webinars and turn in exercises and final exam to receive a certificate of completion.