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April 17, 2014
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"The supreme quality of leadership is integrity."
Dwight Eisenhower
(1890 - 1969), 34th President of the United States
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BT, Shell and Corporates Call for Trillion Tonne Carbon Cap
Unilever, Shell, BT, and EDF Energy are among 70 leading companies today calling on governments across the globe to step up efforts to tackle climate change. The companies, which have a combined turnover of $90bn, say the world needs a "rapid and focused response" to the threat of rising global carbon emissions and the "disruptive climate impacts" associated with their growth. Read more.... |
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U.S. appeals court finds conflict-minerals rule violates free speech
A U.S. appeals court on Monday struck down parts of a regulation that forces public companies to disclose if their products contain "conflict minerals" from a war-torn part of Africa, saying it violates free speech rights. The ruling by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit marks a partial victory for the three business groups that had filed the original lawsuit, which claimed that the regulation violated companies' free speech rights under the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment by in essence forcing them to condemn their own products. Read more.... |
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Best Practices in Recycling
Everybody wants to recycle more and landfill less. In addition to being the best thing for the environment, it can also improve your bottom line. Sustainability efforts have come a long way in recent years, but there are always opportunities to do better. Upgrading your recycling program can save your business a considerable amount in disposal costs as well as increase revenue through the sale of more recyclable materials, at a higher price, to a wider variety of end users. Read more.... This article is a benefit of Northstar Recycling's sponsorship of NAEM's Best Practices in Corporate Energy, Waste and Water Management Conference |
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How Changing One Habit Helped Quintuple Alcoa's Income
Focusing on one critical metric, a "keystone habit," created a change that rippled through Alcoa's whole culture. A focus on worker safety led to an examination of an inefficient manufacturing process - one that made for suboptimal aluminum and danger for workers. By changing the safety habits, Alcoa improved several processes in the organization and 13 years later, annual net income was five times higher. Read more.... |
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How to Think Like the Dutch in a Post-Sandy World
In December 2012, Shaun Donovan, the secretary of Housing and Urban Development, was on vacation in Berlin when he decided to detour to the Netherlands. He wanted to get a firsthand sense of the famed Dutch approach to water management. Hurricane Sandy struck six weeks before, and in the aftermath, President Obama asked him to lead a task force, whose objective was not just to rebuild but also to radically rethink the region's infrastructure in light of climate change. Read more.... |
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Inspiring a Pipeline of Engineering Talent
To inspire a diverse and sustainable pipeline of future talent, engineers must help others to understand the impact we have on society and to feel a connection to the people behind the profession. Together we can communicate the requisites and rewards of being part of a community of problem-solvers who are making our world a better place. Read more.... |
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Confidential Company; Pampa, Texas
Global manufacturer of specialty chemical has an immediate need for a Plant Health & Safety Manager in Pampa, Texas. The ideal hire will be asked to provide leadership & overall direction to the Plant in the Safety & Health (S&H) specialty and lead & facilitate the development & implementation of cost-effective programs/procedures that continuously increase overall awareness in safety & health to eliminate undesired incidents at the Site. S/he will also work with local Management team to assure local compliance with all applicable Plant, Company, and Government policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation and be asked to provide support to the Plant Management Team and Regional/Corporate SH&E to ensure facility safety & health concerns are identified & managed. A BS/MS in Engineering, Safety, health, or related field is required along with a minimum 5+ years' management experience within the Safety & Health specialty (preferably from a chemical manufacturing environment). Professional Safety/Health Certification desired. E-mail David Bushery at busheryassoc@comcast.net for more information
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Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR); Emeryville, California
The purpose of this role is to lead, develop, implement, and oversee effective HSE/BC management systems at NIBR Emeryville. Major accountabilities include developing and/or enhancing effective and efficient HSE/BC Management Systems and supporting programs (e.g., Chemical Safety, Biosafety, Radiation Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Compliance, Occupational Health, Business/Research Continuity, Novartis Emergency Management (NEM), and other programs as driven by Novartis Corporate HSE Guidelines and Guidance Notes) that are appropriate in consideration of NIBR Emeryville's complexity, population, regulatory burden/environment, criticality and location. The ideal candidate will also ensure that NIBR Emeryville complies with all pertinent HSE/BC regulations, permits, statutes, local ordinances and/or other externally driven requirements and that NIBR Emeryville conforms to all pertinent Novartis Corporate HSE/BC Guidelines, and associated Guidance Notes. Job requirements include an associate director-level competence in the following HSE/BC Technical Competencies - Knowledge of HSE/BC Regulations, HSE/BC Management Systems, Risk Management, Auditing Expertise, Incident Response & Crisis Management (Novartis Emergency Management Program), Scientific Process Knowledge. CSP, CIH, CHMM, CBSP preferred.
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Masonite Co.; Walkerton, Indiana
This is a full-time position in which the ideal hire will assist in the Environmental, Health & Safety, (EHS) efforts for a region in North America to maintain compliance with EHS regulatory requirements and Masonite corporate EHS policies and guidelines. Additionally, the hire will be the prime resource after an acquisition to integrate new companies into the Masonite system. Time & resource allocation will generally be 80% Safety and 20% Health and Environmental. The Regional Leader will establish and maintain an effective system of communication within the organization, developing effective working relationships with the safety committee, department managers, plant manager, and employees. The Regional EHS Leader will also communicate and coordinate EHS activities with other regions to share best practices and leverage resources for common initiatives. Key accountabilities include injury reduction and worker compensation cost reduction. Qualifications include a BS/BA in a related field (Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Engineering, Management with 7-10 years related EHS experience in a manufacturing environment), or proven experience deemed to equal or exceed formal education. Working knowledge of worker compensation, Federal, State & Local Environmental Regulations, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, ACGIH and experience with Lean Sigma preferred but not required.
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Georgia-Pacific LLC; Bradford, Pennsylvania
Georgia-Pacific is currently seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager reporting to the General Manager at our plant in Bradford, PA to provide leadership and strategic direction through the application of the MBM framework and Guiding Principles. This position has no direct reports and while working with line management on their role in EHS, this position will also have responsibilities for certain EHS tasks and activities. Specific examples include: completing both regulatory and company reports and other administrative duties, working directly with employees to facilitate continued significant employee involvement. Other responsibilities include ensuring systems effectively address facility's EH&S risk profile and developing and/or aligning facility EH&S strategy according to the business/enterprise EH&S plan. A Bachelors degree in Safety, Environmental or related field, or equivalent work experience. 5 years minimum EH&S experience in industrial or manufacturing is required. CSP and previous leadership preferred.
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