Greetings!
The sauna days have arrived in central Florida....and we are hoping the predictions of a busy hurricane season will be proven wrong.
We hope you will enjoy this selection of topics of interest pertinent to auditors and other professionals in the areas of environment, health & safety, security, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. |
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The Changing Climate for EHS Auditing | |
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Are you IN? |
"People keep inviting me to LinkedIn, so I finally set up a profile. Big deal - now what?"
You're right, if all you do is set up a profile, you won't get anything out of it. The next step is to join groups that focus on topics you're interested in: trade groups, alumni associations, member organizations, even your own company might have one. You get to set parameters on receiving updates from those groups. I prefer weekly email summaries, but you can also opt out completely, or get daily postings. The BEAC group has over 860 members.
Once you've joined some groups, check out the discussions, add constructive comments to share your wisdom, pose questions of your own, post articles of interest, check out job postings. It can help you discover new insights to your industry, and put you in contact with interesting professionals you might not meet otherwise.  |
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"Socialnomics" |
Smart phones (Blackberry, iPhone) eliminated the time clock, and for many, "work" is no longer just a location with a fixed time slot. YouTube furthered the concept of immediate web exposure, and Twitter accounts are now used by many professionals to send "on-the-spot" updates on industry issues to their contacts.
At the recent IIA International Conference in Atlanta, the conference delegates were able to follow the event through several social media websites:
-- iCON mobile phone application
-- 134 Facebook followers
-- 121 LinkedIn followers
-- 73 Twitter followers
A video about "socialnomics" was also shown at the conference; you can view the Social Media Revolution video here (audio included, you may want to mute your speakers if you do not want to distract others).
You can either participate in the information flow, or let others take over....and deal with the consequences.
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What has BEAC done for me lately? |
 We've been promoting EHS auditing and certification!
**Exhibited at the AIHce conference in Denver, plus collaborated on a presentation comparing the BEAC Standards to ISO 19011. (Photo shows Mark Schwarz and Doug Hileman at the BEAC booth.)
**Exhibited at the IIA Leadership Conference in Orlando and the International Conference in Atlanta
**Exhibited at the ASSE Safety 2010 Conference in Baltimore
**Exhibited at the American Public Power Association (APPA) conference in Orlando.
Coming up in 2010:
- The Auditing Roundtable fall conference in Philadelphia, September 7 - 10
- The AHMP conference in Atlanta, September 13 -15
- The NAEM conference in Indianapolis, October 13 - 15
If you plan on attending the upcoming conferences, stop by the BEAC booth and say "hi". You can also earn CPD credit by assisting at the booth. |
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How you can help |
 Earn CPD credit by promoting BEAC certification!
BEAC has a table top display (see photo) available for CPEAs to use at local meetings or regional professional conferences.
BEAC will also provide information brochures, and will pay for shipping to and from any U.S. event. Please contact the BEAC office at least 4 weeks prior to the event to check availability. Please either phone 407 831 7727, or send an email to info@beac.org. |
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An Answer to your Question | |
BEAC frequently hears this question: "My company is cutting back on training expenses and travel costs. Besides attending professional conferences, what are some other ways I can meet BEAC's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement?" Here's some suggestions:
Write an article:
Generally, one full journal page of single-spaced print is equal to 2 hours of CPD credit, with a maximum of 12 hours allowed in the Publications category for each year (i.e. 24 hours per biennial CPD reporting period). See the CPD guidelines for more detailed information.
Make a Presentation or provide Training:
You can provide training within your organization. Also, local chapters of various professional organizations are always looking for new presentations. A maximum of 12 hours is allowed in the Oral Presentations category for each year.
Here are some links to information on local chapters for several organizations:
Participate in professional activities:
A maximum of 12 hours are allowed in the Participation category each year for:
a) Participation as an officer or committee member in a professional industry organization related to EHS or auditing.
b) Participation in a quality assurance review (also known as a "peer" review).
c) Pro bono participation in a community volunteer program relevant to EHS or auditing issues. See the CPD guidelines for program requirements.
Other no/low cost activities:
Audit activities:
A maximum of 12 hours may be awarded in the "Other" category each year for participation as an audit team member or management of an EHS auditing function.
Exam question writing:
CPEAs may submit questions to be included on future BEAC examinations. Question writers should follow the guidelines of the Question Writer's guide published on the BEAC website, and must include source references. Two (2) hours will be awarded for each question accepted by the BEAC Examination Committee.
Achievement of other certifications:
A maximum of 6 hours may be awarded each year for passing other certifications, which include the following: CIA, CPA, CSP, CIH, CHMM, CRSP.
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Auditing Roundtable Training |
The Auditing Roundtable provides a variety of training options for EHSS auditors.
Training courses provide participants with the fundamental principles, skills, procedures, techniques and regulatory knowledge necessary to conduct EHS audits properly and in conformance with BEAC auditing Standards.
Although these courses were not specifically designed as exam prep courses, individuals desiring to obtain BEAC auditor certification will benefit significantly from them....and current CPEAs can gain training hours to meet the BEAC Continuing Professional Development requirement.
Three training courses are currently offered:
- EHS Basic Auditing Skills
- Environmental Compliance Auditor
- Health and Safety Compliance Auditor
AR offers these courses at various times and locations throughout the year; companies can also arrange to have the courses presented at a specific location. Link to training courses.
Training DVD - The EHS Basic Auditing Skills course is available on DVD. Go here for more information, including a sneak preview.
EHS Webinars - several webinars are offered, and archives are also available. More information.
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IIA Training | |
The Institute of Internal Auditors is your source for world-class training that will enlighten you on today's critical issues and best practices. The expanding list of educational opportunities sheds light on the topics you need to power up your career - and keep it there.
The Power of IIA Seminars:
For a complete listing of all courses and locations, please click here.
Recharge Your Career - Brew Up an IIA Virtual Seminar Instantly! Grab a cup of coffee, boot up your computer, and enjoy IIA Virtual Seminars from your home, office, or your favorite wireless hotspot. The new Virtual Seminars feature live, interactive training, developed and delivered by audit professionals, and classroom-style instruction with a low student-to-instructor ratio. Register today!
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RecertTrack offers discount to CPEAs | |
RecertTrack is a full service online solution for professionally certified/licensed individuals who want to track their recertification activities, store support documentation, and create a report that can be submitted to a certification body for review and approval more efficiently and with less hassle. Spend more time on your personal and professional life and less time worrying about where your recertification file is.
CPEAs Receive a 25% Discount on RecertTrack!
Visit RecertTrack and select the "BEAC Group" rate from the pull down menu in the right-hand column. Then, create your profile by selecting "Sign Up".
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Workplace HR & Safety magazine CPD | | A subscription includes two articles and quizzes a month, sent electronically, for the full year. That's 24 quizzes!
Here are the points you can earn:
- Certified Professional Environmental Auditors (CPEA) earn up to 8 credit hours
- Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) earn up to 2.4 points
- Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) earn .5 per calendar year for 12 quizzes
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For more than a decade the Board of Environmental, Health and Safety Auditor Certifications (BEAC) has been working to ensure that organizations and government are staffed with professional auditors who ensure we live in a healthy and safe world.
BEAC is an independent non-profit corporation, created in 1997 as a joint venture between The Auditing Roundtable and The Institute of Internal Auditors to issue professional auditor certifications relating to environmental, health & safety, security, sustainability, social responsibility (EHS), and other scientific fields.
BEAC applicants must meet a variety of qualification criteria. Once approved, they are awarded the professional designation of Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA).
Sincerely,
Wendy K. Acha, Administration Manager
Board of Environmental,Health&Safety Auditor Certifications (BEAC) |
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| Featured Article | | EHS Audits - Have We Lost Our Way? | |
New article from Larry Cahill, CPEA, appearing in the EHS Journal
Read the article
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