Certified Environmental Manager (CEM)
- class 11 Courses
- access_time 40:00 hours / 4.0 CEUs
Description:
This Certified Environmental Manager (CEM) is an indication to employers, potential employers, regulatory agencies, and the courts that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to a level of proficiency expected of a professional who is capable of working with little or no supervision while managing the environmental programs, policies, and procedures common to business and industry. This course will provide the tools necessary to implement proper environmental compliance and an effective environmental program. Students will learn how to understand and interpret EPA regulations, how to better comply with these regulations, how to minimize civil and criminal liability, and how to create a workplace free from environmentally-recognized hazards that are common to industry, construction and governmental agencies. The average completion time for the course is approximately 40 hours. You have up to six months to complete the course.
Our Certified Environmental Manager (CEM) Course will allow you to do the following:
- Understand the requirements and practices necessary to maintain clean air and water at your facility
- Know the chemical terms and concepts necessary to understand the information available to you concerning the hazardous chemicals you may encounter
- Recognize labels and Safety Data Sheets for the hazardous chemicals found in your facility
- Comprehend the overview of the environmental-related plans, programs, policies, and procedures required
- Understand Spill Prevention and Planning techniques
- Identify the use and limitations of the DOT Emergency Response Guide
- Understand what hazardous waste is along with proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazwastes at a facility
- Conduct audits of your current safety or environmental management system to determine compliance with various standards, including VPP, ANSI Z10, I2P2, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
Prerequisites:
The Certified Environmental Manager (CEM) Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites.
Continuing Education Units:
Four (4.0) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs.
Online Exams:
The student will take a comprehensive online exam for this course. You must score 80% to receive the certificate of completion. You have two opportunities to pass each exam.
Recertification:
A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $395.
Non-discrimination Policy:
NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here.
Proprietary Interest Disclosure:
The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.
Introduction to Environmental Management CEM
Introduction to Environmental Management CEM
Environmental protection and safety is not simply about EPA or OSHA compliance. This course discusses regulatory compliance, how the history of the EPA has shaped environmental policy, and how current policymakers plan to shape the future of Environmental Justice.
Training Methodology CEM
Training Methodology CEM
Environmental training may not be perceived as the most exciting topic, but it can be the difference between life and death. Therefore, effective training is imperative. This course defines adult learning styles, differentiates training adults versus children, discusses methods for dealing with problem students, and explores ways to conduct training that changes the way employees work.
Chemical Terms CEM
Chemical Terms CEM
Understanding complex chemical and toxicological terms and concepts while reading an SDS or other emergency information can be difficult for even the most seasoned HSE professional. This course reviews common terms and concepts used for hazardous chemicals in the workplace and covers DOT Hazmat Classification as well as atmospheric monitoring and testing.
Air Quality CEM
Air Quality CEM
The Clean Air Act has helped Americans breathe easier and live healthier, reducing illnesses and premature deaths and contributing to a stronger economy and better quality of life. This course will discuss various regulatory requirements for air quality as well as provide a breakdown of various air pollutants.
Water Quality CEM
Water Quality CEM
Clean water is vital to our health, communities, and economy. We need clean water upstream to have healthy communities downstream. The health of rivers, lakes, bays, and coastal waters depend on the industries that conduct operations around them. In this course, we will discuss the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, water quality criteria, and how they work together to keep our water bodies clean and safe.
Hazardous Waste Management CEM
Hazardous Waste Management CEM
This course will provide a student with the knowledge of how to properly identify, accumulate, minimize, and ship hazardous waste. You will learn how to develop a contingency plan and how to comply with land disposal restrictions. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the latest regulatory requirements, waste exemptions and exclusions, universal waste requirements, VOC standards for hazardous waste generators, and waste minimization requirements.
HAZWOPER Introduction CEM
HAZWOPER Introduction CEM
Emergency response to a HAZMAT incident requires extensive training. This lesson discusses to what groups the HAZWOPER standard applies, the difference between emergency response and incidental leaks, and the various training requirements under the standard.
Spill Containment CEM
Spill Containment CEM
There are a variety of regulations specifically designed to minimize the potential for HAZMAT spills and leaks, as well as other pollutants at a facility. This course will provide a student with the information needed to develop a comprehensive approach to spill containment in their workplace and comply with the regulations that govern spill containment. Engineering and administrative controls (BMPs) will be discussed to meet oil storage (SPCC) and chemical storage (ERP), as well as stormwater runoff.
Personal Protective Equipment CEM
Personal Protective Equipment CEM
While considered the last line of defense, PPE is an important element of a EHS program. This course discusses the proper selection, use, maintenance, limitations, and disposal of various personal protective equipment based on the specific hazards in the workplace.
Confined Space Entry CEM
Confined Space Entry CEM
Confined spaces are notorious for trapping workers who are exposed to hazards within the space and are unable to escape. This course provides an understanding of the concept of a confined space and the various elements that may require a permit to be issued. It also focuses on assessing the hazards that may be present in a confined space, the proper means of eliminating or controlling the hazards, the function of rescue service members, and PPE, which may be required.
ISO 14001 CEM
ISO 14001 CEM
ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. It helps organizations improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste, gaining a competitive advantage and the trust of stakeholders. This course will provide a section-by-section breakdown of the ISO 14001 standard so that students may gain an understanding of the environmental management system and it’s impacts on how a business operates under it.