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Global trends magnify environmental, health, safety, security, sustainability issues

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Conducting EHS audits is good for business

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Audit upsides• From the ASTM E2107.06 Standard 1.2.1 Awareness of Benefits

Associated with Audits - - Various benefits have been attributed to audits. These benefits may include– a better understanding of the compliance status of a facility or

organization, – identification of opportunities for environmental management systems

improvements, – reduction or elimination of potential legal and financial liabilities

when implemented as part of a comprehensive compliance management program,

– better communications and improved relationships with governmental agencies, communities, and other stakeholders,

– providing information for development of both short-term and long-term environmental expenditures, and

– education of employees.

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Quote from Frank Brandauer, Director Environmental, Health & Safety Services at Avery Dennison:

“Audits, like nothing else, can actually drive change, deliver training, demonstrate organizational commitment, administer internal consequences, provide Board of Director level exposure and finally, improve compliance.”

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What is “BEAC?”

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B oard of

E nvironmental, Health & Safety

Auditor

C ertifications

BEAC was created in 1997 as a joint venture between

The Institute of Internal Auditors and

the Environmental Auditing Roundtable

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What does BEAC do?

• Certifies professional EHS auditors

• Issues Standards

• Recognizes training course providers

• Approves RCMS Audit Service Providers

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About BEAC

Mission Statement To enhance the professional practice of EHS auditing and

reliability of audit results through an accredited auditor certification program and professional EHS auditing standards.

Vision Statement BEAC’s vision is to be the recognized global leader in EHS auditor certification. BEAC aspires to enable organizations to improve EHS performance by:

● Attracting all EHS auditors to become certified, ● Being the preferred choice for EHS auditor certification, ● Increasing stakeholder demand for certified EHS auditors, and ● Increasing competency of EHS auditors

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How is BEAC governed? BEAC is primarily governed by volunteers

CPEAs Staff

Public

BEAC Board of Directors

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IIA

CPEAs Staff

Public

BEAC Board of Directors

BEAC’s parent organizations appoint Board members

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IIA

CPEAs Staff

Public

Aud Roundtable

BEAC Board of Directors

BEAC Board members are appointed to two year terms, and may serve three terms

The chair position alternates each year between an IIA and a Roundtable appointee

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Mark Schwarz, Chair NOVA Chemicals Corporation

Jack Slotnick, Chair-elect ExxonMobil Corporation

Jan Chizzonite, Treasurer WSP Environment & Energy

Eugene O’Neill, Secretary Institute of Internal Auditors

Jerrold Atlas Consolidated Edison of NY

Steven Albert AECOM Environment

James Ball Ashland, Inc.

Thomas Harding Kearfott Guidance & Navigation

Lincoln Romain Global Crossing Dev. Company

James Sprowl Murdock, Goldenberg, Schneider & Groh, LPA

2009 Board of Directors

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CPEAs Staff

Public

BEAC Board of Directors

BEAC is supported by CPEAs serving on committees. Committees take direction from and provide advice to the Board through Board member liaisons

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Certification

Examination

Ethics

Marketing

Training & Education

The Standards Board is convened every few years to review and update the Standards

Standing committees:

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IIA

CPEAs Staff

Public

Aud Roundtable

BEAC Board of Directors

BEAC receives input from the public through the Strategic Advisory Board

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• Ed Arnold, Auditing Assoc Canada

• Kevin Dressman, Dept of Energy

• Tim Fisher, ASSE

• Harry Ott, GEMI

• Dan Roczniak, Am Chemistry Council

• Carol Singer Neuvelt, NAEM

• Bud Smith, retired, US TAG

• Hiroshi Tachikawa, IEHSG Japan

• Tim Wilkins, Bracewell & Giuliani

2009 BEAC Strategic Advisory Board:

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IIA

CPEAs Staff

Public

Aud Roundtable

BEAC Board of Directors

BEAC is administered by two staff members

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• Sue Fisk, Certification Administrator• Wendy Acha, Administration Manager

BEAC’s two employees are located in the IIA headquarters building in Altamonte Springs, FL

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• Council Of Engineering And Scientific Specialty Boards Full accreditation of the CPEA designation

• The Institute Of Internal Auditors Professional Recognition Credit for the CIA exam, Part IV

• American Society Of Safety Engineers (ASSE) CPEAs qualify for professional member status

• Department Of Energy (U.S.)

BEAC certification meets the requirements for greenhouse gas emissions audits

• Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.)

Who Recognizes BEAC?

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• American Chemistry Council

Memorandum of Understanding for the Responsible Care Management System® and the only authorized source for the Responsible Care Auditor exam

• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

BEAC is an Organizational Stakeholder

• National Organization For Competency Assurance (NOCA)

BEAC is an Organizational member

• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)

Memorandum of Understanding

• Auditing Association Of Canada

Declaration of Cooperation

• IEHSG of Japan

Memorandum of Understanding

What other Organizations Recognize BEAC?

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Auditor certification

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BEAC certifies individuals

Applicants who meet qualification and competency criteria are

awarded the designation

“Certified Professional Environmental Auditor”

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BEAC certification

Currently offered in four specialty areas:

– Environmental Compliance

– Health & Safety

– Management System

– Responsible Care®

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What is the process?

• Submit an application• Submit paperwork to document

qualifications• Register to take the exam• Study!

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What are the Qualification Criteria?

40 hours within 3 years prior to certification, including ACC qualified RC course

40 hours within 3 years prior to certification

40 hours within 3 years prior to certification

40 hours within 3 years prior to certification

Formal Training (minimum)

Criteria Management Systems

Environmental Compliance

Health & Safety Compliance

Responsible Care®

Education Bachelor degree Bachelor degree Bachelor degree Bachelor degree

Experience 4 years 4 years 4 years 4 years

Audit Experience(minimum)

20 audits (100 days, of which 20 days are onsite)

20 audits (100 days, of which 20 days are onsite)

20 audits (100 days, of which 20 days are onsite)

4 EMS audits (20 days within last 2 years)

References 2 character references

2 character references

2 character references

2 character references

Examination 3 parts 83% pass rate

3 parts88% pass rate

3 parts79% pass rate

3 parts87% pass rate

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What about the exams?The BEAC exams are comprised of 3 Parts

• Part 1 is multiple choice questions, focused on Auditing

concepts and principles. • Part 2 is multiple choice, focused on the specialty core

subject. • Part 3 is a variety of essay questions, combining both

auditing and core subjects.

Each exam part takes about 2 hours to complete.

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WHY SHOULD

I DO THIS?!?

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• Verification of experience and education

• Validation of technical proficiency

• Confirmation of professional preparation and commitment to professional excellence

• Enhances your value as an advisor to management

• Enhances the potential for better pay and/or bonuses

• Enhances the potential for improved advancement opportunities

Certification is important for audit professionals

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• Enhances confidence in the knowledge, skills and accomplishments of employees and prospective employees.

• Strengthens and provides credibility to a company’s technical proposals to customers and clients.

• Demonstrates the depth of technical skills, experience and knowledge to prospective customers and the public

Certification is important for employers

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BEAC CPEAs represent over 750 different companies in 18 countries, 48 U.S. states and Puerto Rico

A listing of companies is available on the BEAC website

Who employs CPEAs?

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How many CPEAs are there?ApplicantsCPEAsSpecialty

2184Responsible Care®

3459Management System

50641Health & Safety

110484Environmental Compliance

No longer offered

143EMS 14000+

As of 6/30/09

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BEAC Standards

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BEAC Standards

• BEAC Standards Board established in 1998

• Primary basis was Standards published by the two parent organizations (IIA and AR), existing ASTM and ISO standards

• The first BEAC Standards were published in 1999

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BEAC Standards

• BEAC Standards Board reconvened in 2005 to begin review and update

• Initial draft presented at AR conference April 2007

• Exposure draft presented for public comment Jan 2008

• Finalized and endorsed by parent organizations Dec 2008

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EHS Auditing Competency Framework

developed by a trilateral task force of the IIA, AR, and BEAC

Foundational Competencies

Functional CompetenciesInformation TechnologyInterviewingComputer LiteracyCoaching/Mentoring

Writing LiteracyTime Management Working PapersLegal Protections

EthicsObjectivityReasoning

AdaptabilityDiligenceCommunication

Chemical Pollutant HazardsInternal Management ControlsEnvironmental LegislationPollution Control Technology Environmental MediaSustainability

Statistical ConceptsHealth and Safety ImpactsHealth & Safety Standards Health and Safety LegislationRisk AssessmentSecurity

InterpersonalIntuitionAnalyzing

Technical Competencies

Conflict ResolutionObservationSupervisionProject Management

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What is BEAC working on?

• Exams being converted to online format, to be available through ACT test centers

• BEAC website to be redesigned• New certification programs to be evaluated

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QUESTIONS??Contact the BEAC office at +1 407 831 7727

Visit the BEAC website www.beac.org

Send an email to info@beac.org