"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
Winston S. Churchill (1874 – 1965)
British statesman, army officer, and writer
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Temp Workers File Lost-Time Claims Twice As Often, According To Study
The study of claimants found that temporary workers were less likely to receive training, had less control of their schedules, and were screened less frequently for applicable work experience. Read more…
Safety and Health Magazine
New Eye Tracking Research Tackles Safety and Performance in Manufacturing
The results of a new eye-tracking study, designed to understand how visual concentration impacts worker safety and performance in a high-risk, dangerous job, revealed unique insights for reducing the risk of accidents, creating new efficiencies and improving how new hires are trained. Read more…
EHS Today
Best Practices for Implementing an Intelligent Compliance Program: Part Two of a Three-Part Series
In the midst of organizational change, regardless of scale, consistent support at the top level is vital. It is just as important to have buy-in from those directly and indirectly affected. When implementing an EHSQ compliance program, all members of the organization, from upper to middle management to the frontline, have an important part in ensuring success. Read more...
Green Tie Blog - The following article was sponsored and authored by Verisk 3E and Intelex as part of a series. NAEM did not influence the editorial direction of this content, nor does it necessarily share the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the authors.
Conducting an Internal Compliance Audit
Most audits are conducted by regulatory agencies for compliance reasons. An internal compliance audit, by contrast, is done pre-emptively. This article outlines the benefits of conducting an internal compliance audit so that operations managers might avoid regulatory confrontations by heading off potential issues before they get serious, as well as find areas where the operation may be wasting money or time – all while also helping to foster good relations with the community. Read more…
This article is a benefit of Civil & Environmental Consultants' sponsorship of the 2017 NAEM Forum.
EHS Data Validation: A Blend of Human and Software Excellence
Manual EHS data analysis and validation don't work anymore. Today, more data is needed than ever before, and human activity should not be wasted on low-level tasks. A top-quality EHS data validation system includes several key attributes, including validation rules and consistency checks that incorporate best judgment. This creates a perfect match of software capabilities and human intellect. Read more…
This article is a benefit of Enablon's sponsorship of the 2017 NAEM Forum.
The World Produces More Than 3.5 Million Tons Of Garbage A Day, And That Figure Is Growing
On average, Americans throw away their own body weight in trash every month. Here is a look at how trash is handled in six metropolitan areas around the world, and the approaches taken to reduce the amount of trash that is landfilled and incinerated. Read more…
The Washington Post
Disaster Relief and Holiday Giving: 5 Ways to Optimize Corporate and NGO Support
Traditionally, one-third of all charitable donations are made at the end of the year. With the holidays approaching after a string of massive natural disasters, here are five ways to help organizations continue an intentional strategy that engages customers and donors but is sensitive to donor fatigue. Read more…
Sustainable Brands
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2018 EHS&S Software and Data Management Conference
March 6-7, 2018
The Hilton St. Petersburg; St. Petersburg, Florida
NAEM's EHS and Sustainability Software and Data Management Conference is the premier software event designed to meet the needs of corporate EHS and sustainability leaders. NAEM's conference is the best opportunity to meet with the leading solution providers in one place and to hear from fellow users who manage these systems on a daily basis.
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Vice President, Global Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
Hexcel Corp.; Salt Lake City, Utah
Hexcel is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry. Hexcel is currently seeking a Vice President, Global Environmental, Health, and Safety for our Salt Lake City location. The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations: Drive, update, and propose a comprehensive, multi-year strategy to continue the company’s journey towards EHS performance excellence. This includes work in personal safety, environment, occupational health, process safety, and product stewardship. The strategy focuses both on technical systems/standards, and also on leadership/behavioral/cultural aspects. S/he will also lead and oversee specific programs to assure regulatory compliance globally in EHS and support plant start-ups, expansions, mergers and acquisitions from the EHS perspective and provide specific, hands-on, detailed support to some of the sites as needed based on particular circumstances and performance, for example by developing tools, delivering training, conducting risk assessments, investigations, etc. A BS in safety engineering, environmental science, or equivalent is required along with a minimum 15 years of experience in EHS in jobs of increasing complexity, including at least five years in a global position with diverse responsibilities, risks, scope, and supervisory requirements. Ample experience in manufacturing. An advanced degree is preferred. Working knowledge of relevant EHS regulations for the US and EU, including OSHA, Seveso, various EU directives, US federal environmental statutes, REACH, etc., a plus. Able to travel 40% of the time, including international travel.
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Program Specialist II
Facebook Inc.; Menlo Park, California
Facebook is an American corporation and an online social media and social networking service based in Menlo Park, California. The Facebook website was launched on February 4, 2004. They are looking for an EHS Manager. The EHS Program Specialist develops, authors, and manages company EHS programs and processes to: a) ensure global and regional compliance with applicable local, regional, national and federal EHS regulations, directives and standards; and b) mitigate, prevent or control EHS risks arising from operations or the business. The EHS Program Specialist serves as an EHS subject matter expert on: technical and regulatory aspects, EHS management systems, technical standards, and EHS best practices. The EHS Program Specialist is accountable for: a) the development, authoring and deployment of company-wide compliance assurance programs; b) providing comprehensive risk analysis and risk management actions; c) managing continuous improvement actions, programs or processes on compliance assurance, incident prevention, injury prevention, pollution prevention and other EHS performance indicators; d) managing incident investigation and corrective measure implementation; and e) evaluating and implementing EHS best practices to continuously improve compliance and management effectiveness. The EHS Program Specialist builds collaborative and productive working relationships; networks with, and appropriately involves key internal and external stakeholders; influences EHS plans; executes, and evaluates complex assignments that have a broad impact on EHS objectives and performance. A BS or MS in environmental, health, safety or relevant scientific or engineering field is required along with 5+ years’ experience in an EHS programs, operations or engineering function within Fortune 500 multi-national companies. Pluses - 5+ years’ experience of applied international EHS compliance management, including regulatory and permitting in North America, South America, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regulatory jurisdictions, 5+ years’ experience managing global EHS policies, standards, programs, or procedures, 3+ years’ experience in OHSAS18001, ISO14001, ISO 45001 or similar accredited EHS management systems.
Principal Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Consultant II/ Seller-Doer
Bureau Veritas North America Inc.; Chicago, Illinois
Bureau Veritas S. A. is an international certification agency. In addition to certifications, they provide HSE expertise (Health, Safety and Environmental). Today the headquarters are in Neuilly-sur-Seine, nearby La Défense. They are looking for a senior EHS Manager. This high visibility and upwardly mobile position calls for an entrepreneurial individual who enjoys identifying and developing full service HSE technical service opportunities through solution selling and delivering operational excellence. Successful individuals must be committed to technical delivery, service excellence and promoting staff development and team spirit. This position will primarily focus on supporting the ongoing expansion and subsequent delivery of HSE offerings in the Great Lakes Region, as such, the following are required: Proven strong technical skills in EPA and OSHA compliance, personnel safety assessments, development of health and safety plans, HSE management systems and auditing, experience within the transportation, high tech/telecommunications, energy and/or manufacturing market preferred and the ability to communicate, collaborate and work effectively and timely with clients, regulators, staff and other stakeholders. A Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or closely-related field is required along with a minimum of 10 years previous experience in the professional EHS safety consulting arena. Technical advanced degrees are preferred. Professional certifications (PE, PG, CSP, CIH or other) strongly preferred.
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