Clause 7.2clarifiedHigh impact typical effort 4-8 hours
Competence — training, education and experience evidenced
What changed in the 2026 revision
Documented information (training records) must be retained.
What auditors will look for
Maintain documented evidence of competence for all personnel whose work affects environmental performance. This means: (1) a training needs analysis identifying who needs what training; (2) records of training completed (dates, content, attendees); (3) evidence that training effectiveness was evaluated. Auditors routinely request training records — this is a high-frequency finding when records are absent or out of date.
How to close the gap
- 1Complete a training needs analysis for all EMS-relevant roles
- 2Create and maintain an environmental training register
- 3Develop or source environmental induction training for all staff
- 4Ensure role-specific environmental training is delivered and recorded
- 5Evaluate training effectiveness (e.g. test, observation, sign-off)
- 6Review training needs at least annually and after significant changes
- 7Retain training records as documented information
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