April 25, 2019
NAEM Executive Brief, Selected News for the EHS Community
"The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard."
Senator Gaylord Nelson (1916-2005)
American politician and founder of Earth Day
Finding My Leadership Voice: What I Wish I had Learned Earlier in My Career
If you could go back in time, what would you tell your younger self? For me, the answer is finding (and using) my "leadership voice" earlier.
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NAEM’s GreenTie Blog

How Integrated Management Strategy Could Hold the Keys to an Integrated Bottom Line
EHS&S leaders need a proven approach to making the business case for why an investment today will generate long-term, comprehensive value in the future.
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NAEM’s GreenTie Blog

Big Data and the Big Change for EHS Managers
If you’re an EHS manager, you’re hearing a lot about “Big Data”, “Analytics”, “Artificial Intelligence”, and other technologies. How will innovations part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, impact you? As an EHS manager, will your job disappear? No, but Big Data will change your role and make you focus on what matters the most.
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Sponsored by Enablon

Five Ways to Proactively Plan for Compliance
For EHS&S professionals, keeping up with constantly evolving regulations can be a full-time job. So how can companies stay on the right side of compliance and proactively plan for the future?
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Sponsored by Bloomberg Environment

Make a Solid Case for Training
How do you do more with less? What’s needed is a leverage point. And that leverage point is a well-trained team.
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Sponsored by McCoy & Associates

We Finally Know Why the North Pole Is Moving East
In addition to all the other impacts of climate change, you can now the migration of the north pole. Melting ice fields have redistributed a large amount of water, and its weight, which is causing a noticeable change.
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Gizmodo
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Safety Words that Work: Why Language Choices can Change Your Safety Performance
Safety Words that Work: Why Language Choices can Change Your Safety Performance
April 25, 2019 TODAY
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST

Safety managers are often tasked with communicating risks and the negative outcomes of those risks. Learn what words are most effective in producing your desired outcomes.
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Elevating Employee Wellness to a Strategic Business Initiative
Elevating Employee Wellness to a Strategic Business Initiative
May 9, 2019
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST

Learn how to build a holistic workplace wellness program that will address risk factors beyond physical hazards and task-related risks.
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EHS Operational Excellence Conference
EHS Operational Excellence Conference
May 14 - 16, 2019
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Register by Monday, 4/29 to save $150. Plus, buy one, get one free!

From regulatory updates, to effective auditing practices, to embedding EHS&S into the business, this year's program will put you on the path to EHS management excellence.
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NAEM's 2019 Women's Leadership Roundtable
Women's Leadership Roundtable
June 25 - 27, 2019
Savannah, Georgia
Register by 5/17 to save $100

This unique, two-day seminar was designed by a group of your peers to strengthen the attributes needed to be effective in making the business case for your programs and leading change from within.
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NAEM's 2019 Impact Conference - Sustainability: From Aspiration to Operation
Impact
Sustainability: From Aspiration to Operation

August 6-8, 2019
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Early Bird rate expires on 5/13/19

This is the Sustainability conference where those responsible for executing sustainability programs can learn best practices to help them with their business operations. Through a mix of keynote presentations, on-site benchmarks and peer case studies, you'll learn actionable sustainability strategies.
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2019 EHS&S Management Forum
2019 EHS&S Management Forum
October 15-18, 2019
Toronto, Ontario
Early Bird rate ends tomorrow 4/25/19

NAEM's annual conference has been the premier event dedicated to best practice sharing for those developing and integrating strategic environmental, health and safety programs within companies.
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NAEM's Research Reports
2019 EHS & Sustainability Salary Report

In partnership with EHSCareers, NAEM presents results from its 2019 Salary Survey, featuring detailed analyses of how compensation is affected by education, certifications, career stage and industry.
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Why Companies Replace Their EHS&S Software Systems
Why Companies Replace Their EHS&S Software Systems
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This report details why software customers replace their systems and what they have learned that can help you avoid a costly replacement.
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Job Opportunities
Senior EHS Manager
Nanometrics Inc.; Milipitas, California
Nanometrics provides market-leading high-performance process control metrology and inspection systems used in the fabrication of semiconductors, high-brightness LEDs, data storage devices and solar photovoltaics. They are looking for an EHS Manager who will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the Company’s global EHS strategies, programs, and initiatives that align with the achievement of the Company’s and Customer’s key objectives. The ideal candidate will engage executives, employees, contractors, service providers and other key stakeholders in developing strategies, goals, executing plans and delivering results. This position is responsible for assessing the current EHS capability and determining the optimal structure required to drive EHS continuous improvement in the Company. A Bachelor’s Degree in EHS, IH, Physical Science/Engineering or a related technical field is required along with 10 years’ progressive EHS experience within a high-risk manufacturing industrial environment. PSM HAZ. CSP, CIH, CHMM (or similar) preferred.

Division EHS Manager
Barnes Group Inc.; Granby, Connecticutt
Barnes is a global industrial and aerospace manufacturer and service provider. Barnes Aerospace has an exciting career opportunity for a Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) and Maintenance Manager to effectively support the E. Granby, CT Division. The candidate will be responsible for leading the HSE program and ensuring the Division is in compliance with all Federal and State regulations. In addition, the candidate will also be responsible for East Granby Div. Facilities maintenance and planning, with a focus on TPM and Preventative Maintenance. If you are a career-minded, results-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, please submit your name for further consideration. This position reports to the Barnes Aerospace HS&E SBU Leader, with a dotted line to the E. Granby Division Manager. In collaboration with the East Granby Division Manager, manage all HSE programs for East Granby, assuring overall compliance with BGI HSE Standards and all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, and supporting the day-to-day production operations from both HSE and Facilities perspectives. Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related field is required along with a minimum of 7 years of HSE and/or Maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. MS degree and/or related certifications (e.g., CSP, CHMM, etc.) desirable.

Regional EHS Manager
Suez North America; Woonsocket, Rhode Island
SUEZ is an American water service company headquartered in Paramus, New Jersey. They are looking for an EHS Manager who will be responsible for implementing and managing SUEZ environment, health and safety (EHS), and industrial risk programs in the assigned region. This includes monitoring, verifying, and strengthening compliance with EHS regulations and taking action where necessary, advising on safe work methods and practices, and facilitating incident analysis & reviews. The incumbent is expected to work in coordination with operations team to ensure implementation of corporate EHS policies & programs at the region and the project level and support compliance with safe drinking water act and clean water act. Field presence is an essential component of responsibilities for the purposes of oversight, technical support, and coordination of all EHS program implementation. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety, environmental engineering, or equivalent is required along with 5-7 years experience. Certified Safety Engineer (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent preferred.