• Improve Compliance • Minimise Risk •Protect Your Licence • Avoiding Enforcement Actions

EPA Compliance doesn’t end once your licence has been granted. Environmental audits and inspections are becoming increasingly detailed, data-driven and risk-focused, with organisations expected to demonstrate robust environmental governance, accurate records and continuous compliance at all times. This practical one-day course is designed as the natural progression after attending our EPA Licencing training course. than focusing on obtaining the licence, we will concentrate on what happens afterwards – how to prepare for EPA inspections and audits, avoid common compliance failures, respond effectively to findings and develop systems that stand up to regulatory scrutiny. Throughout the day, attendees will gain practical guidance on preparing documentation, managing inspections conducting internal audits, responding to non-conformances and embedding continuous improvement across their organisation. The programme reflects current EPA enforcement priorities, evolving environmental reporting obligations and increasing expectations around environmental management systems and governance in 2026.

By the end of this course attendees will be able to:

• Understand how EPA audits are planned and conducted
• Prepare your organisation for inspections with confidence
• Develop effective internal audit programmes
• Identify compliance weaknesses before the regulator does
• Improve documentation and record keeping
• Respond appropriately to EPA findings
• Reduce the risk of enforcement action

Course Content

• Current EPA enforcement priorities for 2026
• Risk-based inspections and targeted enforcement
• Common reasons organisations are selected for audit
• Preparing for announced vs unannounced inspections
• Understanding the EPA inspection process from start to finish
• Recent enforcement trends – lessons learned
• What inspectors expect to see immediately
• Demonstrating ongoing licencing compliance
• Top tips for - Developing an effective internal audit programme
• Managing EPA Inspections & Responding to Findings - Avoiding enforcement actions
• Best practice during site inspections
• Handling requests for information
• Managing interviews and document reviews
• Environmental KPI’s and compliance monitoring

Who Should Attend

This course will be highly beneficial to organisations already operating under an EPA Licence or preparing for increased regulatory oversight, including; Environmental managers, Environmental compliance officers, EHS managers, Operations managers, plant managers, site managers, consultants, engineers, inhouse legal and regulatory professionals, waste management teams, energy and manufacturing facilities, food and beverage producers, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, utilities & infrastructure operators or anyone responsible for EPA licence compliance and audit readiness.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €545 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €645. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.