"A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit."
Arnold H. Glasow (1905-1998)
American businessman
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OSHA's Top 10 Most-Cited Violations For Fiscal Year 2017
While the first five violations match the 2016 list, this year saw a new entry with 'Fall Protection – Training Requirements'. According to OSHA, "We are concerned about the recent uptick in this category and urge employers to take the necessary measures to train employees on this competency." Read more...
Safety and Health Magazine
Consider Non-Routine Safety Risks before Plant Shutdown Maintenance
When facility employees are utilized to check off each item on a task list during a shutdown, it sometimes is easy to overlook safety needs because the employees work at the plant every day and are familiar with the hazards that are present during operations. Because the tasks scheduled for the completion during the plant shutdown are non-routine, they can present different hazards than those faced during normal operations. Read more...
EHS Today
Toward A Vision Of Digital EHS
Studies repeatedly show that organizations that are being proactive in their digital transformation gain significant value, allowing them to have a competitive advantage on businesses that fail to do the same. However, if our actions ought to have an impact, they have to be driven by a vision. Read more...
This article is a benefit of CONFORMiT's sponsorship of the 2017 NAEM Forum.
Celebrating 55 Years of GIS-Based EHS Data Insights
GIS celebrated its 55th anniversary last month without much fanfare. However, GIS has become essential in all modern software as users find visualization key to finding new insights into masses of EHS data. Take a brief GIS journey and learn how this tool as become another "must have". Read more...
This article is a benefit of Locus Technologies Inc.'s sponsorship of the 2017 NAEM Forum.
BlackRock Wields Its $6 Trillion Club to Combat Climate Risks
BlackRock Inc., the world's biggest asset manager, is telling companies that now is the time to start reporting clear information on climate risk to their businesses. The firm sent letters to about 120 companies this week, urging them to report climate dangers in line with the recommendations of the Financial Stability Board's Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. Read more...
Bloomberg
15 Surprising Things Productive People Do Differently
Here are the condensed results of interviews with over ultra-productive people including seven billionaires, 13 Olympians, 20 straight-A students and over 200 successful entrepreneurs. Read more...
Forbes
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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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Senior Director, EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety
Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.; Seattle, Washington
JLL is an American professional services and investment management company specializing in real estate based out of Chicago. They are looking for an EHS Director. The ideal candidate will lead the development and implementation of best-in-class safety program and culture where the goal is nothing short of zero incidents and empower employees to own the safety message and work in a self-managed and safe manner at all times. S/he will also refine JLL’s EHS programs on the account to ensure adoption of corporate standards and provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and support for all client account programs on regulatory compliance issues in Environmental Health and Safety. This includes leading a geographically distributed team of EHS Managers and specialists to deliver the program to standards. In addition, s/he will manage the OSHA 301/300 recordkeeping requirements for the account and ensure proper recording in the JLL AIMS (Accident & Incident Management System) and create and maintain quantitative EHS measures that accurately reflect safety performance and culture. This includes monthly dashboards as well as ad hoc reports as requested by client. Provide current and historical EHS data relevant to all KPI metrics as required by contract. A Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety or relevant field experience required along with 10+ years prior experience leading a progressive and successful EH&S program in a large and geographically diverse engagement. Master’s Degree in relevant field preferred. Experience in Manufacturing or Warehouse/Distribution environments is strongly preferred. Experience in ISO9001, ISO14001 and OSHAS 18001 standards and industry practices preferred. Six Sigma / Lean Experience preferred. Professional Certifications (CSP, ASP) preferred. LEED certification, preferred. Relevant professional certifications a plus (e.g. OSHA 10/30 Hour Instructor, CSP, CIH, CHST, CHMM)
Vice President, Global Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
Hexcel Corp.; Salt Lake City, Utah
Hexcel is an aerospace materials company incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, that manufactures composite materials and structural parts. The company was founded in 1948, and its first product was supplying honeycomb for the construction of military bombers. They are looking for a VP of EHS. 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); Lead and oversee specific programs to assure regulatory compliance globally in EHS; Support plant start-ups, expansions, mergers and acquisitions from the EHS perspective; 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; and manage remediation work and collaborate with the Legal department on any long-term litigation or anticipated litigation that may have environmental components in it. 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.
Director Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Quality
Younicos; Austin, Texas
Younicos is a German-American technology company that develops and sells energy storage systems and control software. The company integrates battery technologies, power electronics and control software to create systems that respond to the energy management requirements of power networks of all sizes, including micro-grids. They are looking for an EHS Director. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a company-wide Quality and EHS program across all operations and support the Integrated Management System which includes the Quality Management System and the Environmental Management System in meeting the targets and objectives. S/he will also provide leadership and oversight for continuous improvement in all EHS and Quality activities in support of achieving a zero loss environment and represent management for the purposes of ISO 14001:2015. A Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health or relevant field. Master’s Degree preferred. EHS Certification preferred (ASP, ASCM, CSP, CSHM or other similar certification). 10+ years’ experience in environmental and quality in an ISO 9001/ISO 14001 or other regulated industry with at least 3 years in a management position in an EHS/Quality function a must.
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