Transcript Board of Environmental, Health & Safety Auditor Certifications

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INTRODUCTION
Who I am:
• Wendy Acha
• Administration Manager
• Board of Environmental, Health & Safety
Auditor Certifications (BEAC)
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PRESENTATION
• What is “BEAC”
• What is an audit, and why are they
necessary?
• What is a “CPEA”
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What is BEAC?
• 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.
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2008 Board of Directors
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
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BEAC grants certification
In four specialty areas:
– Health & Safety
– Environmental Compliance
– Management System
– Responsible Care®
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Who Recognizes BEAC?
• 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
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Other Association agreements
• American Industrial Hygiene Association
(AIHA)
• Auditing Association Of Canada (AAC)
• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• National Organization For Competency
Assurance (NOCA)
• IEHSG of Japan
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What is an audit
…and why are they necessary?
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Certifying EHS Auditors
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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.
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What else can be an “audit”
• Assessment
• Review
• Inspection
• Appraisal
As long as it meets the standards definition
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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
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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
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WHY?
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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
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Who performs H&S audits?
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Safety Professionals
Industrial Hygienists
Internal Auditors
Government regulators
Audit Service Providers / Consultants
Engineers
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How is their competency
verified?
• BEAC certification (CPEA)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Professional Engineer program
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What is a CPEA?
• A Certified Professional Environmental
Auditor
• An audit professional who has met
educational and experience requirements,
demonstrated knowledge through
examination, and who maintains
professional competency
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The Health & Safety CPEA must:
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Demonstrate knowledge of health
and safety practices.
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Understand the existing systems
and procedures.
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Understand systems for
managing compliance.
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Have knowledge of the standards
and practices recognized by
health and safety authorities.
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Have knowledge of the
fundamental health and safety
concepts and management
system.
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Certifying EHS Auditors
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Why is the CPEA important for
H&S professionals?
• 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
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Why is the CPEA important for
employers?
• 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
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Who employs CPEAs?
– 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
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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
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How do I become a CPEA?
• 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.
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BEAC Qualification Criteria
o Education (Bachelor’s degree or higher)
o Professional Experience
o 4 years of work experience
o 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
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How do I find out more?
• Visit the BEAC website – www.beac.org
• Send e-mail to [email protected]
• Call (407) 831-7727
BEAC
247 Maitland Avenue
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-4201
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CONCLUSION
QUESTIONS??
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