"A step backward, after making a wrong turn, is a step in the right direction."
Kurt Vonnegut in Player Piano (1922 – 2007)
American writer
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Trump To Appoint ‘Centrist' As New Head Of EPA Chemical Safety Office
President Trump plans to appoint EPA regional administrator Alexandra Dapolito Dunn to head the agency's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. In contrast to a previous pick to head up the office, Ms. Dunn is described as a "centrist.” Read more…
Washington Post
The Contractor Safety Challenge: Are You Ready?
Without a proper Integrated Risk Management strategy in place, keeping your primary workforce safe would be daunting enough. However, it can be an even bigger challenge to keep contractors safe since they are technically outside of your organization's purview. But that shouldn't make their well-being any less of a priority for your company. Read more…
This article sponsored by Sphera Solutions Inc.
How Technology is Underpinning Powerful Improvements in Health and Safety Culture
Many of us are passionate about managing and promoting safe and healthy workplaces. Some though, although perhaps not readers of this article, still consider health and safety management a necessary chore and bureaucratic burden. It does not have to be this way. Increasingly, technology is bringing positive change to the promotion of safe working. While technology cannot be the answer to every health & safety issue, in one particular area it presents a significant opportunity: culture. Read more...
The Green Tie Blog - Sponsored by She Software Ltd.
Getting Lockout/Tagout Compliance Right
The OSHA Lockout/Tagout rules for industrial equipment are among the least understood and most-often violated by employers. And probably no rule is as costly if you get it wrong. Read more…
EHS Today
Make Sure Everyone on Your Team Sees Learning as Part of Their Job
Many organizations view learning as something extra, something to fit in on top of the regular work. But to create a culture that encourages employee growth, managers need to make learning an expectation — not an option. Read more…
Harvard Business Review
Hurricane Florence: How to Move Millions of People Out of a Harms Way
All along the mid-Atlantic coastline, state officials are working to prepare for Hurricane Florence. Soon, most of the roads leading away from ocean will run one-way, using both sides of the road. These evacuation plans aren't random, thanks to years of modeling, decades of flood mapping and highway data, and a heavy dose of psychology. Read more…
Wired
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2018 EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
Register today to save $300 off (discount ends next Friday, September 21, 2018)! NAEM has secured discounted hotel rooms near the conference venue.
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October 23-26, 2018
Louisville Marriott Downtown; Louisville, Kentucky
The EHS & Sustainability Management Forum is the largest annual gathering of EHS and sustainability managers, directors and vice presidents. With four days of peer-led interactive sessions, keynote presentations, and networking events this is the yearly event you won't want to miss.
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Sustainability in the Supply Chain
Thursday, September 20, 2018
1:00 -2:00 p.m. (ET)
FREE thanks to the support from Intelex Technologies Inc.
Join this free webinar to hear results from NAEM's benchmark on supply chain sustainability programs.
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Sustainability in the Supply Chain
September 2018
Free Report!
The following report reveals how common formal supply chain sustainability programs are at this point, what the key components of these programs are and how they are implemented. This report is offered for free thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, Intelex Technologies Inc.
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Environmental Risk Auditing
June 2018
Free Report!
The following report reveals the strategies companies are using to evaluate their preparedness for extreme events. This report is made available to the public thanks to the financial support from VelocityEHS.
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Comparing Notes on EHS Training Programs
June 2018
Free Report!
This report provides a look at how 49 in-house EHS&S leaders are addressing training within their organizations. This report is offered for free thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, Intelex Technologies Inc.
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Director, Risk Management
Elementis Global LLC; East Windsor, New Jersey
Elementis is a UK listed global specialty chemicals company with operations worldwide that serve customers in North and South America, Europe and Asia Pacific in a wide range of markets and sectors. They are looking for an EHS Director. The Director, Risk Management, provides global leadership, oversight and direction for environmental, process/asset safety programs and initiative throughout Elementis. The ideal candidate will develop and implement global process safety management program (PSM or other PSM like country specific regulations) and develop and implement system for identifying and sharing PSM best practices among plants and countries. S/he will also develop and implement PSM training programs for plants (including contract employees) to develop a culture of PSM and ensure compliance with PSM standards and assist plants in leading process safety op analysis for major risk projects by providing expert support in PHA methodologies. A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field of study is required along with a minimum of 15 years progressive HSE experience in a manufacturing and chemical environment.
Associate Director, Safety & Environment
Merck & Co. Inc.; South San Francisco, California
Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. They are looking for an EHS Director. The EHS Director will be responsible for the Site technical and regulatory support and implementation of all necessary measures and initiatives required by federal, state and local regulations pertaining to environment and safety protection. S/he wil provide direction and is responsible for planning, developing and reviewing environmental, safety and industrial hygiene programs for research organization supported at the South San Francisco site and provide direction and leadership to direct reports, as required. Mentors environmental, health and safety (EHS) professionals to build leadership and technical skills to improve individual performances. A Bachelor’s Degree is required with a concentration in Environmental or Safety related technical discipline preferred. Minimum of 10 years professional work experience coupled with 7 years applied professional EHS work experience in a highly regulated industry. Masters/MBA desirable. Lean Six Sigma.
Senior Manager of Environmental Health & Safety
Eurofins Scientific SE; Madison, Wisconsin
Eurofins is an international group of laboratories headquartered in Brussels, providing testing and support services to the pharmaceutical, food, environmental, agriscience and consumer products industries and to governments. They are looking for an EHS Manager. The EHS Manager will lead team, schedule, and train employees, ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations, ensure coverage and performance, foster morale and teamwork and oversee EHS operations for multiple locations. S/he will partner with Senior Management and other key individuals to promote EHS as an integral part of business culture and develop, manage, and adhere to the Corporate EHS fiscal budget (>$1M). A Bachelor’s degree in Science or Technical Field and 10+ years related experience, preferably in a laboratory or research and development setting, or Advanced degree and 7+ years related experience, preferably in a laboratory or research and development setting is required. 20% travel.
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