Executive Brief • February 27, 2020
NAEM Executive Brief, Selected News for the EHS Community
Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.
St. Francis De Sales (1567 - 1622)
CDC Expects Community Spread of Coronavirus in U.S., Warns Disruptions Could be “Severe”
There have been 14 cases of the virus diagnosed in the U.S., but CDC officials say the country could soon see more cases as the virus starts to spread through communities in areas outside China, including Iran, South Korea, and Italy.
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Scientific American

Respirator Fit Test Requirements
Take a deep breath and get a better grasp on this complicated topic. OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard (1910.134) ranked fifth on the agencies “Top 10” most frequently cited standards in 2019.
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Safety + Health Magazine

The EPA Is About To Change A Rule Cutting Mercury Pollution. The Industry Doesn’t Want It
The Trump administration has prided itself on working with industry to unwind burdensome environmental regulations. But as the EPA prepares to finalize the latest rollback, the nation’s power sector has sent a different message: Thanks, but no thanks.
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Washington Post

The Remedy For High Turnover
This article identifies four elements that, when combined in a hiring and support infrastructure, will make new hires less likely to quit.
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Strategy + Business

Leadership Lessons from Dusty Baker
After their previous manager was let go due to a cheating scandal, the Houston Astro’s have brought in Dusty Baker, a man known for his immense integrity. Here are a few things that he will and won’t do as the team’s leader this season.
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EHS Today

Ten Trends That Will Shape Science in the 2020s
So we’re not living in the world of the Jetson’s yet, but innovation is happening quickly. Based on what’s breaking through now, here are some trends that have the potential to shape the 2020s.
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Smithsonian Magazine
NAEM Research
2020 EHS & Sustainability Salary Report
2020 EHS & Sustainability Salary Report

How much do EHS & Sustainability managers earn and what are the variables that affect that compensation? In partnership with EHSCareers, NAEM presents results from the 2020 EHS&S Salary Survey, featuring detailed analyses of how compensation is affected by education, certifications, career stage and industry.
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NAEM Webinars
Insights From a 5-Year Journey in Global EHS Transformation
Insights From a 5-Year Journey in Global EHS Transformation
March 19, 2020
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Learn how global industrial manufacturer CIRCOR International transformed its EHS performance. If you're looking for ways to get your employees more engaged in following safety procedures and identifying safety leaders, this is the webinar for you.
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Top Emerging Regulatory Issues and a Corporate Approach to Management
Top Emerging Regulatory Issues and a Corporate Approach to Management
March 26, 2020
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​Stay on the cutting edge of emerging regulatory issues, and get peer-to-peer examples of how to address them.
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NAEM Software, Innovation & Technology Showcase
Software, Innovation & Technology Showcase
March 4-5, 2020
New Orleans, Louisiana
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EHS Operational Excellence Conference
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Strengthen your EHS management systems, reduce risk, and quantify and communicate the business value of EHS programs. Attendees will walk away with strategies and tactics to drive continuous improvement in all core areas of EHS management.
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Sustainability Impact Conference
Sustainability Impact Conference
August 3-5, 2020
Denver, Colorado

This conference is unique because it offers tools and tactics for EHS professionals who have the responsibility of overseeing and executing their organization's sustainability strategies.

Learn the most impactful practices from fellow EHS & Sustainability professionals who have improved reporting to drive business results, set and met sustainability goals, implemented supply chain sustainability and leveraged investor engagement.
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2020 EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
2020 EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
October 20 -23, 2020
Fort Worth, Texas

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Suit-Kote Corp.
Preble, New York
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CBRE Group Inc.
Rosemead & Santa Clara, California
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Manitou Group
West Bend, Wisconsin
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