The following Talking Points Program allows supervisory personnel the opportunity to present EMS refresher training in a tailgate training format thereby continuously reinforcing the EMS Program through monthly training.

Refer to the EMS Calendar (PDF: 106K) to identify monthly EMS Talking Point refresher training requirements.

Talking Points

For more in-depth information see the following Powerpoint presentations provided as an aid for the Division's Section Managers and the Environmental Management Representative when conducting EMS refresher training and as part of new employee orientation.

Powerpoint Presentations

ISO 14001 Standard, 4.4.2 Competence, Training and Awareness:

The organization shall ensure that any person(s) performing tasks for or on its behalf that have the potential to cause a significant environmental impact(s) identified by the organization is (are) competent on the basis of appropriate education, training or experience, and shall retain associated records.

The organization shall identify training needs associated with its environmental aspects and environmental management system. It shall provide training or take other action to meet these needs, and shall retain associated records.

The organization shall establish, implement and maintain a procedure(s) to make persons working for it or on its behalf aware of:

a) the importance of conformity with the environmental policy and procedures and with the requirements of the environmental management system,

b) the significant environmental aspects and related actual or potential impacts associated with their work, and the environmental benefits of improved personal performance,

c) their roles and responsibilities in achieving conformity with the requirements of the environmental management system, and,

d) the potential consequences of departure from specified operating procedures.