Day 1: Introduction to Regulatory Compliance

• Fundamentals of Regulatory Compliance – Definition, importance, and key stakeholders (governments, regulatory bodies, industry organizations).
• Consequences of Non-Compliance – Legal, financial, and reputational risks.
• Global Regulatory Frameworks – Overview of major regulatory bodies (OSHA, EPA, ISO, IEC, ASME) and industry-specific regulations.
• Harmonization of Standards – Alignment of regulations across regions (e.g., EU CE marking, US CFR).
• Pretest, Discussion, and Case Study – Assessing baseline knowledge, discussing multi-jurisdictional challenges, and analyzing compliance failures.

Day 2: Standards and Certifications

• Understanding Standards and Certifications – Differences between mandatory vs. voluntary, national vs. international standards.
• Key Certifications – ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), ISO 45001 (safety), and role of third-party audits.
• Applying Standards in Engineering – Selecting standards, integrating them into projects, and ensuring documentation compliance.
• Tutorials and Practical Exercises – Mapping standards for a project and drafting an ISO 9001 compliance checklist.
• Quiz – Testing knowledge on standards, certifications, and compliance documentation.

Day 3: Risk Management and Auditing

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation – Identifying compliance risks (legal, operational, environmental) and using HAZOP, FMEA, SWOT analysis.
• Compliance Audits and Inspections – Internal, external, and regulatory audits; preparing documentation and corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement – Using audit findings to enhance compliance strategies.
• Case Study & Discussion – Conducting a mock audit and discussing best practices.
• Quiz – Evaluating understanding of risk management and auditing processes.

Day 4: Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Compliance

• EHS Regulations and Best Practices – OSHA, EPA, REACH, RoHS, and carbon emissions compliance.
• Hazardous Materials & Waste Management – Safe handling and disposal methods.
• Incident Reporting & Crisis Management – Legal requirements, crisis planning, and communication strategies.
• Hands-On Simulation – Responding to a chemical spill incident.
• Group Activity – Proposing EHS improvements for a non-compliant facility.

Day 5: Global Compliance and Final Assessment

• Navigating Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance – Challenges and tools for tracking compliance globally.
• Emerging Trends – Digital tools, AI, and blockchain in compliance management.
• Career Pathways in Compliance – Professional opportunities, certifications, and continuous learning.
• Final Assessment – Comprehensive test to evaluate course understanding.
• Feedback & Discussion – Reviewing key takeaways and addressing participant questions.