Training
ESI Training Courses
Learn from someone who is in the field! Environmental Solutions, Inc. offers the following courses:
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ESI is committed to providing quality training to advance your knowledge of environmental issues and how they affect your organization and the community around you. Training being offered is listed according to date. If you are interested in a course listed but it is not on the current schedule or would like to be kept up to date with new course offerings, please email training@envirsol.com with your request and contact information.
To register for a course, simply complete the Online Registration Form, or printout the following Registration Form and fax it to 804.416.1158 or phone your registration information in to 804.416.1150. (Note: Adobe Reader is required to view the Registration Form and Course Description. To download your free copy, visit http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html)
Current Schedule (Click on the course title for a complete course outline).
There are no classes scheduled at this time. If you or your organization would like information about any of the courses listed, please contact us at (804) 416-1150. We look forward to speaking with you about your Environmental Training needs.
NOTE: All courses begin at 9:00am with registration and end at 4:30pm unless otherwise specified. A complete daily course agenda will be sent prior to your course start date.
Cancellations:
If you cancel 7 business days or more in advance, you will receive a full refund, less a $20.00 service charge. If you cancel within 6 business days, you are not entitled to a cash refund. However, as a courtesy, we will allow you to apply your payment toward a future training of the same type conducted within one year from the date you cancel. Please note, that if you do not attend and you do not cancel, you are responsible for the entire payment.
Copyright Statement: ESI provided training and materials are protected All Rights Reserved and may not be recorded or transcribed in whole or in part without its express prior written permission. Your attendance at an ESI provided training constitutes your agreement with this statement.
Accommodations
If you are a person with a disability and desire assistive services, or other accommodations to participate in this program, please contact Tena Krouse at 804.740.5605 or Training@Envirsol.com at least two weeks prior to the program.
Richmond
Hotel (approximate distance to ESI) |
Local Phone (804) |
Ramada Inn West (3 miles) |
285-9061 |
Holiday Inn Express (4.3 miles) |
934-9300 |
Oakwood at Cameron Crossing (4.5 miles) |
897-5600 |
Courtyard by Marriott (4.9 miles) |
346-5427 |
Quality Inn West End (6.2 miles) |
346-0000 |
Hampton Inn West |
747-7777 |
Residence Inn by Marriott |
762-9852 |
Lexington, Virginia
Hotel |
Local Phone (540) |
Toll-Free (800) |
Best Western, Inn at Hunt Ridge |
464-1500 |
464-1501 |
Comfort Inn |
463-7311 |
628-1956 |
Country Inn and Suites |
464-9000 |
none |
Days Inn/Lexington |
463-2143 |
none |
Hampton Inn - Col Alto |
463-2223 |
none |
Holiday Inn Express |
463-7351 |
480-3043 |
Howard Johnson (10 minutes) |
463-9181 |
none |
Natural Bridge Inn & Conference Center |
291-2121 |
800-533-1410 |
Ramada Inn (10 minutes) |
463-6400 |
none |
Red Oaks Inn (10 minutes) |
463-9131 |
521-9131 |
Sleep Inn |
463-6000 |
none |
Wingate |
464-8100 |
none |
Days Inn - Shenandoah Valley (15 minutes) |
540-377-2604 |
none |
Advancing Beyond Compliance, the ABC’s of EMS™
Module I, Parts 1 & 2: Virginia Environmental Enterprise (E2) Certification 2-Day Workshop
This course enables you to take a step-by-step approach to completing EMS requirements. Develop prototypes of the actual forms needed to finalize your EMS submission to DEQ
Why You Should Attend:
An Environmental Management System (EMS) provides tools to help manage both your organization’s compliance and environmental impacts efficiently and effectively, to improve environmental consciousness across the entire organization, to reduce waste and save money, to address homeland defense and security issues, and to advance your overall business processes and procedures. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working on requirements to necessitate the inclusion of Environmental Liabilities as part of the balance sheet of organizations. In addition, organizations may have a responsibility to report to stockholders for an accounting of the environmental liabilities and practices. An EMS allows continual improvement in your organization to address current regulations, as well as Advancing Beyond Compliance, reducing waste and saving money.
Training Highlights:
Advancing Beyond Compliance, the ABC’s of EMS™ - EMS workshop on achieving the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s (VADEQ) Environmental Enterprise (E2) certification. This two day program will take participants through a step-by-step process to complete the elements of the VADEQ E2 level program.
Learning Outcomes:
Successful completion of the program will:
- Participants will receive information on Virginia’s E2, E3, and E4 programs, the U.S. EPA Performance Track Program, and new Sustainability Initiatives;
- Complete the forms necessary for an E2 application for VADEQ certification;
- Establish a framework for advancing to VADEQ E3 and E4 Level, Performance Track, and ISO14000 certification.
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for organizations that desire to understand how an EMS will benefit their organizations, as well as those who might be new to the EMS process, and as a refresher course for those currently responsible for the EMS process within their organization. Attendees should include: Municipal Employees, Local, Regional, State and Federal Government Officials and Employees, Public and Private Sector Environmental Managers, Plant Managers, Engineers, EHS Officers, Organizations that Generate Waste, Legal Counsel, Planners, Public Works Directors, Maintenance Operations Managers, Fleet Operations Managers, and Non-governmental Organizations (NGO’s).
Trainer/s:
Harry Gregori, Environmental Solutions, Inc., American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), ISO14000 Lead Auditor Trained
Sandra Morse, Aegis, ISO14000 Lead Auditor Trained
Kellie Boston, Aegis Environmental, CIT
All Attendants Receive:
- A Networking Luncheon, each day
- Professional Materials Manual
- Awareness Training Certificate of Attendance
Course Fee:
$495, includes all course materials, luncheons, and certificates; 3 or more registrants from the same organization $450/per person. For groups larger than 3 people, call for group pricing.
US Department of Transportation (Beginner / Refresher)
Certification Requirements: Training required initially and then every three years for persons responsible for the safe shipment of hazardous materials
Prerequisite: None
Why You Should Attend:
The U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates the shipment, by any mode, of hazardous materials (including hazardous waste) in commerce. The regulations prescribe the shipping name, hazard classification, hazardous material identification number, packaging, labeling, marking, shipping papers, and emergency response relating to local and interstate transportation of hazardous materials. Each attendee receives a copy of the regulations (49 CFR Parts 100-189), a copy of the North American Emergency Response Guide (ERG), and copies of exercises and other handouts used in the class. A test will be given at the end of the class with correct answers discussed. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.
Who Should Attend:
Anyone responsible for arranging for shipment of hazardous materials, marking, labeling, packaging, loading/unloading, completing shipping papers, and/or moving DOT hazardous materials in a warehouse or who supervises these functions is required to have this training.
Learning Outcomes / Highlights: Participants will receive a training certificate that fulfills DOT requirements, a copy of DOT Regulations – 49 CFR Parts 100-189, and a copy of the North American Emergency Response Guide (ERG)
Course Length: Beginner: 2 days (16 hours) Refresher: 1 day ( 8 hours)
Course Fees:
Beginner: $595 per participant
Refresher: $395 per participant
(Both courses include copy of regulations and applicable supplies)
IMDG Course Overview (Beginner / Refresher)
Certification Requirements: Training required initially and then every three years for persons responsible for the safe shipment of hazardous materials via marine vessel
Prerequisite: DOT Training
Why You Should Attend:
The US Dept of Transportation (DOT) regulates the shipment, by any mode, of hazardous materials (including hazardous waste) in commerce. When these materials are being shipped by vessel in water, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, the International Maritime of Dangerous Goods (IMDG), are the regulations governing this activity. The regulations prescribe the shipping name, hazard classification, hazardous material identification number, packaging, labeling, marking, shipping papers, and emergency response relating to local and interstate transportation of hazardous materials. Each attendee receives a copy of the regulations (2 volume set of IMDG) and copies of exercises and other handouts used in the class. A test will be given at the end of the class with correct answers discussed. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.
Who Should Attend:
Anyone responsible for arranging for shipment of hazardous materials, marking, labeling, packaging, loading/unloading, completing shipping papers, and/or moving DOT/IMDG hazardous materials in a warehouse or who supervises these functions of shipments transported by vessel in water is required to have this training.
Learning Outcomes / Highlights: Participants will receive a training certificate that fulfills IMDG requirements and a two-volume set of IMDG regulations, as well as the IMDG supplement guide.
Course Length: Beginner: 1 day ( 8 hours) Refresher: 1/2 day ( 4 hours)
Course Fees:
Beginner: $585 per participant (includes copy of the IMDG regulations)
Refresher: $435 per participant (includes copy of regulations)
$225 per participant (does not include copy of regulations
DGA Course Overview (Beginner / Refresher)
Certification Requirements: Training required initially and then every two years for persons responsible for the safe shipment of hazardous materials via air
Prerequisite: DOT Training
Why You Should Attend:
The U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates the shipment, by any mode, of hazardous materials (including hazardous waste) in commerce. When these materials are being shipped by air, Dangerous Goods by Air Regulations are used based on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions. The regulations prescribe the shipping name, hazard classification, hazardous material identification number, packaging, labeling, marking, shipping papers, and emergency response relating to local and interstate transportation of hazardous materials. Each attendee receives a copy of the applicable Dangerous Goods by Air regulations and copies of exercises and other handouts used in the class. A test will be given at the end of the class with correct answers discussed. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.
Who Should Attend:
Anyone responsible for arranging for shipment of hazardous materials, marking, labeling, packaging, loading/unloading, completing shipping papers, and/or moving DOT/Dangerous Goods by Air hazardous materials in a warehouse or who supervises these functions of shipments transported by air is required to have this training.
Learning Outcomes / Highlights: Participants will receive a training certificate that fulfills the Two-Year Dangerous Goods by Air requirements and a copy of applicable Dangerous Goods by Air regulations
Course Length: Beginner: 2 days (16 hours) Refresher: 1 day ( 8 hours)
Course Fees:
Beginner: $695 per participant
Refresher: $515 per participant
(Both courses include copy of regulations and applicable supplies)
For those participants who want to accomplish the DOT, IMDG, and Dangerous Goods by Air courses concurrently, Environmental Solutions, Inc. offers a special packaged course offering:
DOT, IMDG, and Dangerous Goods by Air Course Package:
Course Length: 4 Days (32 Hours)
Course Fees: $1535 per participant
(Includes all regulations, supplies, and reference materials)
Basic EMS Internal Auditor Awareness Training for Organizations
Ensuring the Development and Implementation of a Successful Environmental Management System (EMS) Necessitates an Understanding of the Internal Auditing Process of your EMS Program
Why You Need to Attend:
In order to achieve E3 and E4 status that entitles your organization to receive benefits such as reduced permit fees and/or reduced inspection priority, and the ability to implement alternative compliance measures – as detailed in the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program (VEEP), your organization should implement the critical component of conducting Internal Performance Audits to measure the performance and success of the EMS put in place. According to the VEEP, Section 10.1-1187.3, “To apply to become an E3 facility, an applicant shall submit the following information to the Department: (g) Voluntary self-assessments; In order to participate as an E4 facility, a person or facility shall meet the criteria for participation as an E3 facility, and shall have (i) implemented and completed at least one full cycle of an environmental management system as verified by an unrelated third-party qualified to audit environmental management systems…” In order to successfully comply with these measurements, monitor the performance of your EMS, and to demonstrate your organization’s commitment to the Environmental Management program, an individual(s) at your organization will need to be trained in understanding the audit process.
Training Highlights:
Basic Environmental Management Systems Internal Auditor Training will provide key staff within your organization with the necessary understanding of the audit processes and improve the effectiveness of your organization’s EMS program.
The Basic EMS Internal Auditor Awareness Training is a precursor to the Three-Day Comprehensive Internal Auditor Training to be offered Spring 2006.
Date/s and Location:
All training courses will be provided at the Environmental Solutions, Inc. Training Facility located at 10625 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23238. Two Sessions will be offered (chose one):
- Wednesday, November 9, 2005
- Thursday, December 8, 2005
Who Should Attend:
Organization management; environmental managers responsible for the implementation of VEEP; Managers of facility operations (to include: transportation, waste water, water supply, school systems, laboratory personnel, emergency response personnel, land fill operators, planning, maintenance, administrative officers, buildings & grounds, and construction); EMS cross-functional team members; Environmental, Health and Safety personnel; Pollution Prevention coordinators; Manufacturing process improvement team members; waste minimization staff, production supervisors, and process engineers.
Trainer/s:
Harry Gregori, Environmental Solutions, Inc., American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), ISO14000 Lead Auditor Trained
Sandra Morse, Aegis Environmental, Inc., ISO14000 Lead Auditor Trained
All Attendants Receive:
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A luncheon.
- Materials Reference Manual
- Basic EMS Internal Auditor Awareness Training Attendance Certificate
Training Outcomes:
I. Auditing Requirements ~ Documentation, Resources, Auditee participation ~ Roles and responsibilities - Lead auditor, auditor, audit team ~ Code of Ethics: Consulting services, Conflict of interest |
II. Internal Environmental Auditor Skills ~ Importance of Interviewing, verifying, sampling, report writing, judgment, cultural sensitivity ~ Due Diligence; Confidentiality |
III. Audit Procedures, Processes and Techniques ~ Information on preparing audit documentation (audit plan, checklists, findings report, audit report) ~ Audit evidence, sampling, reliability of audit findings, non-conformances and conclusions non-compliance vs. non-conformance |
IV. Environmental Management Systems Model - ISO 14001 Standards ~ EMS objectives and principles of policies, procedures, practices and controls ~ Environmental management system standards (e.g. ISO 14001) including: Policy, Objective/targets, Planning, Implementation and operations, Documentation, Monitoring and Measurement, Checking and corrective action, Internal auditing, Management review for continual improvement and prevention of pollution ~ Knowledge of internal and external auditing |
V. Environmental Aspects / Impacts of Facility Operations ~ Introduction to the knowledge of life-cycle management practices ~ Application of monitoring and measuring techniques for environmental parameters |
VI. Requirements of Environmental Laws, Regulations and Related Documentation ~ Applicable national, regional, and local requirements, including: Laws and regulations, Standards and Terminology, Codes and guidelines, Permits, Certifications of Approvals, Contracts |
Course Fee/s:
$225, includes all course materials, luncheons, exam and certificates; 3 or more registrants from the same organization $200/per person when conducted at the Environmental Solutions, Inc. Training Facility. Training conducted onsite at organization will be priced based on number of attendees.
