OCS Verifiers
Are you interested in becoming an OCS Blue and/or OCS Logistics Verifier?
OCS Blue Verification inspections can be conducted by approved OCS Blue Verifiers from audit service providers and independent consultancies that meet the criteria listed in the Guide to OCS Blue Verification and have completed OCS Blue Verifier Training.
OCS Logistics Verification inspections can be conducted by approved OCS Logistics Verifiers with audit service providers and independent consultancies that meet the criteria listed in the Guide to OCS Logistics Verification and also complete OCS Logistics Verifier Training.
OCS Blue Verifier Qualifications
Individuals who are fully qualified by an audit service provider (ASP) to audit ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001, or RCMS®/RC14001® are automatically qualified to serve as verifiers for OCS Blue upon completion of OCS Blue Verification Training. Alternatively, individuals may be eligible to become an OCS Blue Verifier by fulfilling at least one option in all of the qualification sections below and also completing the OCS Blue Verifier Training.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Option 1: Successful attainment of the rank “Provisional Auditor” or “Lead Auditor” in ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001, and/or RCMS®/RC14001®, as well as a minimum of one year of employment or as a contractor with an ASP.
Option 2: A proven track record as an independent consultant in environmental, health, and safety management systems within the manufacturing, chemical, or plastics industries with at least four years of experience.
KNOWLEDGE OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Option 1: Successful completion of a training course on conformance auditing of management systems for ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001, and/or RCMS®/RC14001®.
Option 2: Certification by Exemplar Global for ISO14001, ISO9001, ISO45001, and/or Responsible Care®.
KNOWLEDGE OF OCS BLUE VERIFICATION
Option 1: Review of the OCS Manual, the OCS Blue Verification Guide, and the OCS Blue Verification Framework.
Please reach out to info@opcleansweep.org with any questions about OCS Blue Verifier eligibility criteria or qualifications. Current employees at an OCS Blue member company are not eligible to become OCS Blue Verifiers.
OCS Logistics Verifier Qualifications
Individuals who are fully qualified by an ASP to audit ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001, or RCMS®/RC14001® are automatically qualified to serve as verifiers for OCS Logistics upon completion of both the OCS Blue Verification training and OCS Logistics Verifier Training. Generally, individuals may be eligible to qualify as an OCS Logistics Verifier by fulfilling at least one option in each of the qualification sections below.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Option 1: Successful attainment of the rank “Provisional Auditor” or “Lead Auditor” in ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001, and/or RCMS®/RC14001®, as well as a minimum of one year of employment or as a contractor with an ASP.
Option 2: A proven track record as an independent consultant in environmental, health, and safety management systems within the manufacturing, chemical, plastics, or logistics industries with at least four years of experience.
KNOWLEDGE OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Option 1: Successful completion of a training course on conformance auditing of management systems for ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001, and/or RCMS®/RC14001®.
Option 2: Certification by Exemplar Global for ISO14001, ISO9001, ISO45001, and/or Responsible Care®.
KNOWLEDGE OF OCS LOGISTICS VERIFICATION
Option 1: Review of the OCS Manual, the OCS Logistics Verification Guide, and the OCS Logistics Framework. Completion of the OCS Blue Verification Framework Training and the OCS Logistics Verification supplemental training.
Please reach out to info@opcleansweep.org with any questions about OCS Logistics Verifier eligibility criteria or qualifications. Current employees at an OCS Logistics member company are not eligible to become OCS Logistics Verifiers.
Register for an Upcoming OCS Verifier Training
*Employees at OCS member companies are not eligible to become OCS Verifiers, but may join the training for educational purposes.
Curious About the Differences Between OCS Membership Categories?
Explore the OCS membership pages to discover the key distinctions between OCS Blue and OCS Logistics.
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