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Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
INTRODUCTION
Who I am:
• Wendy Acha
• Administration Manager
• Board of Environmental, Health & Safety Auditor Certifications (BEAC)
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
PRESENTATION
• What is “BEAC”
• What is an audit, and why are they necessary?
• What is a “CPEA”
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
• The Board of Environmental, Health & Safety Auditor Certifications
• BEAC is a professional certification board for EHS auditors
• BEAC certification is accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB)
• Created in 1997 as a joint venture between The Institute of Internal Auditors and the Auditing Roundtable.
What is BEAC?
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
Jerrold Atlas, Chair Consolidated Edison of NY
Mark Schwarz, Chair-elect NOVA Chemicals Corporation
Jan Chizzonite, Treasurer WSP Environmental Strategies
Elizabeth Wagonseller, Secretary Institute of Internal Auditors
Steven Albert ENSR AECOM
James Ball Ashland, Inc.
Thomas Harding Kearfott Guidance & Navigation
Lincoln Romain Global Crossing Dev. Company
Jeffrey Seibert General Motors Corporation
Jack Slotnick ExxonMobil Corporation
2008 Board of Directors
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
In four specialty areas:– Health & Safety
– Environmental Compliance
– Management System
– Responsible Care®
BEAC grants certification
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
• Council Of Engineering And Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB)
• American Society Of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
• The Institute Of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Department Of Energy (U.S.)
• Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.)
• American Chemistry Council
Who Recognizes BEAC?
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
• Auditing Association Of Canada (AAC)• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• National Organization For Competency Assurance (NOCA)
• IEHSG of Japan
Other Association agreements
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
What is an audit
…and why are they necessary?
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
Definition
Here’s the definition from BEAC’s standards:
• Audit is a systematic, documented process of objectively collecting and evaluating factual information in order to verify a site organization’s environmental, health or safety status with respect to specific, predetermined criteria.
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
What else can be an “audit”
• Assessment
• Review
• Inspection
• Appraisal
As long as it meets the standards definition
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
What can an audit include?
• Verification of compliance with regulations and legislation
• Verification of compliance with corporate procedures
• Review of the adequacy of internal systems and controls for HS reporting
• Measurement of the effectiveness of company safety programs
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
Who needs to be audited?• Companies in regulated industries (chemical,
transportation, food)• Companies doing business with the government• Companies required to meet standards for a
professional organization• Government agencies• Companies that want to show a commitment to
Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
WHY?
Audits can provide:• Identification of areas of potential risk • Assurance that systems are in place to
safeguard the company and the public• Assurance that regulations are being met• Verification that reports are accurate• Verification that requirements are met for facility
certification• Constructive ideas for improvement
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
Who performs H&S audits?
• Safety Professionals
• Industrial Hygienists
• Internal Auditors
• Government regulators
• Audit Service Providers / Consultants
• Engineers
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
How is their competency verified?
• BEAC certification (CPEA)• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Professional Engineer program
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
• A Certified Professional Environmental Auditor
• An audit professional who has met educational and experience requirements, demonstrated knowledge through examination, and who maintains professional competency
What is a CPEA?
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
• Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Understand the existing systems and procedures.
• Understand systems for managing compliance.
• Have knowledge of the standards and practices recognized by health and safety authorities.
• Have knowledge of the fundamental health and safety concepts and management system.
The Health & Safety CPEA must:
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
• Verification of experience, education, and technical proficiency
• Confirmation of professional preparation and commitment to professional excellence
• Auditing activities can provide exposure to many departments within an organization (such as quality, finance) which enhances your value as an advisor to management
• The opportunity for better pay and/or bonuses
• Improved advancement opportunities
Why is the CPEA important for H&S professionals?
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
• Enhances confidence in the knowledge, skills and accomplishments of employees and prospective employees.
• Provides credibility and greater acceptance as an advisor to management
• Strengthens a company’s technical proposals to customers and clients.
• Demonstrates the depth of technical skills, experience and knowledge available to prospective customers and the public
Why is the CPEA important for employers?
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
– BEAC CPEAs represent over 600 different companies in 18 countries, 48 U.S. states and Puerto Rico
– In Florida, there are currently 56 CPEAs, many employed by major companies
Who employs CPEAs?
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
How many CPEAs are there?Specialty CPEAs Applicants
EMS 14000+ 151 No longer offered
Environmental Compliance
497 89
Health & Safety
669 30
Management System
53 32
Responsible Care®
79 25
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
• Submit an application along with the required fees.
• Meet qualification criteria.
• Adhere to all aspects of BEAC’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct.
How do I become a CPEA?
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
BEAC Qualification Criteriao Education (Bachelor’s degree or higher)
o Professional Experience o 4 years of work experienceo 20 audits/100 audit days/20 audit days on-site
(within 5 years of certification)
o Formal Training (40 hours within 3 years of certification)
o Two Confidential Character References
o Successfully complete written examination (CSPs and CIHs are exempt from Part 2 of BEAC’s Health & Safety exam
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
• Visit the BEAC website – www.beac.org
• Send e-mail to [email protected]
• Call (407) 831-7727
BEAC247 Maitland Avenue
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-4201
How do I find out more?
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
Certifying EHS Auditors For more than a decade
CONCLUSION
QUESTIONS??