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September 5, 2013
"Discontent is the first necessity of progress."
Thomas Edison
The News
Obama to Name Top Climate-Change Regulator
The White House is expected to fill the EPA slot left vacant by Gina McCarthy's promotion by naming Janet McCabe, a deputy who will be tasked with navigating the legal hurdles that lie ahead. Read more...
How does your ergonomics program stack up?
How do you manage ergonomics at your company? What are you doing well? And what can you do to go from good to great? If you're not quite sure how to answer these questions, you might want to benchmark your program against a maturity curve. Read more...
An Environmentally Sustainable U.S. Postal Service?
The Postal Service, like many other organizations, is at a critical juncture in its history. The issue of impact to the environment and the broader topic of sustainability must be components of a redefined Postal Service of the future. Luckily, sound environmental practices such as energy conservation and recycling have been a part of postal operations for decades. Read more...
The Most Important Negotiation in Your Life
You negotiate all day, every day, from the time you wake up to the time you go to sleep. You may negotiate with your spouse, your boss and even your dog. However, the most important negotiation is with yourself. Read more...
Building Risk Management into the Environmental Health and Safety System
When it comes to managing incidents within the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) industry, the ability to be proactive plays a major part in the overall safety of an organization. This article will describe how Risk Management can be applied to EHS processes to promote risk mitigation in all areas of an organization.
This article is a benefit of EtQ Inc.'s sponsorship of the 2013 EHS Management Forum. Read more...
The Sustainability Consortium Selects University Partner in China and Appoints China Director
As sustainability moves up the supply chain, The Sustainability Consortium announces a partnership with Nanjing University, and the hiring of TSC's China Director. Nanjing University will work with TSC researchers to identify the social and environmental issues and improvement opportunities associated with consumer products. Research at Nanjing University will be concentrated in electronics; manufactured goods, clothing, footwear and textiles. Read more...
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Eaton Corp., Eden Prairie, MN
Eaton Corp. has an opening for an EHS Business Liaison in their Hydraulics Group. This individual will be the primary point of contact for all EHS matters globally. The position works with Hydraulics' senior leadership, middle management, and plant leadership, as well as support operations, laboratories, research centers, and others to assure that risks are identified and managed to resolution. The role requires the incumbent to have a comprehensive view of all underlying key EHS metrics and visibility to key contributors within the business and possess the ability to influence across a matrixed functional / business environment. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate and influence business leadership by establishing routine reviews of performance to support EHS goals and objectives. BS in OS/IH or relevant degree required along with 5+ years of EHS management experience. MS preferred, CSP, CIH, CHMM preferred.
Olin Chlor Alkali Products, TN, AL, LA, NY or GA
Olin Chlor Alkali Products, a division of Olin Corporation, has an opening for a Division EHS/ORC (Olin Responsible Care) Manager East. The ORC Manager will have oversight accountability for Chlor Alkali Division Operations in the Eastern North American Region. Leadership responsibilities will include the development and implementation of strategy and programs that drive continuous improvement in all areas of Responsible Care; providing technical assistance, mentoring the organization and identification of best practices. This position to be located at one of the facilities in the region - Charleston, TN; McIntosh, AL; St. Gabriel, Louisiana; Niagara Falls, NY or Augusta, GA. The ORC Manager will have joint responsibilities with the rest of the ORC Division Team to foster and maintain a positive ORC culture across the Olin organization through visible participation in Division wide ORC initiatives. He or she is also responsible for support of the Olin Chlor Alkali headquarters Management System and maintaining Responsible Care status at the business level. BS in technical field required along with 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience. MS preferred, experience in chemical industry preferred. TWIC a must.
Wayne Farms LLC, Oakwood, GA
Wayne Farms is one of the world's largest vertically integrated poultry producers with corporate headquarters in Oakwood, GA (North of Atlanta) and locations throughout the Southeast. They are looking for Corporate PSM Manager. This position reports directly to the Director of Safety and Loss Prevention and is responsible for managing compliance with all of the OSHA PSM, EPA RMP and DHS CFATS requirements for all Wayne Farms sites. Some responsibilities and tasks include utilizing your scientific, engineering and other technical skills to support site EHS activities and Wayne Farms policies related to Process Safety Management (PSM)/Risk Management Plan (RMP) Program Standards, and interfacing with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety and Training staff to ensure that hazards are identified, risk is appropriately managed, and the required 14 elements of the Process Safety Management regulation are in compliance. BS in safety or engineering required along with 7+ years of manufacturing/food processing. OSHA PSM experience is required, along with experience with RCRA, CWA. AutoCAD a must. MS with 10+ years experience preferred.
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