Executive Brief • Aug. 27, 2020
NAEM Executive Brief, Selected News for the EHS Community
“Working safely may get old, but so do those who practice it.”
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Employees Want COVID Workplace Safety Notifications
A recent study from Kronos Incorporated and The Harris Poll finds nearly 9 in 10 U.S. employees believe their employer has an obligation to notify employees who may have been in contact with a coworker who tested positive for COVID-19
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Industry Week

General Motors Shares COVID-19 Workplace Safety Technology
General Motors has developed new technology to aid workplace safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is sharing its innovations with the public for potential use in job sites, including manufacturing plants, offices, schools, and more.
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DBusiness Magazine

Oregon OSHA Releases Draft COVID-19 Temporary Standard
Following Virginia’s lead, Oregon will become the second state in the nation to adopt a specific standard intended to protect workers from COVID-19 exposure.
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National Law Review

Things Are Looking Up for Warehouse Safety
In this roundtable discussion, four experts weigh in with best practices for the safe use of forklifts and the continued need for operator training.
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EHS Today

The European Recycling Landscape — the Quiet Before the Storm?
Plastics recycling in Europe is expected to grow significantly in the next 5 to 10 years, particularly in response to increased pressure from regulators and consumers.
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McKinsey & Company

‘Earth Overshoot Day’ Was Last Saturday
Saturday, Aug. 22 was 2020’s Earth Overshoot Day, a date calculated each year to determine when humanity has used all the biological resources that Earth can renew during the entire year.
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New York Times
NAEM Virtual Conference Experiences
EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
Early Bird Pricing Ends Sept. 1
Oct. 20-22 (Tues-Thurs)

Virtual Conference

NAEM’s EHS & Sustainability Management Forum is the largest annual gathering of environmental, health & safety, and sustainability managers, directors and vice presidents. Join us for 3 days of valuable content, networking, peer-led interactive sessions, keynote presentations, and a virtual exhibit hall filled with solutions and resources to support your efforts.

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Sustainability Solve-It Groups
Meeting Zero-Waste Goals
Meeting Zero-Waste Goals
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Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24
Online Peer Workgroup

Based on the robust discussions at Impact20, zero waste is a big agenda item across every industry. If you’re looking for subject matter expertise, benchmarking and peer advice on Meeting Zero-Waste Goals, this Solve-It workgroup is for you! Don’t miss the chance to gain the knowledge and network you need to tackle your zero-waste challenges.
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September Webinars
Why Ergonomics? Communicating the Value to Business Stakeholders
Why Ergonomics? Communicating the Value to Business Stakeholders
A Must for Today’s Varied Workplace Environments
Thursday, Sept. 10
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Free for NAEM members; $99 for non-members

Ergonomics can improve business performance by positively influencing product quality, manufacturing performance, employee engagement, corporate social responsibility and even stock performance. Learn how to communicate the value of an ergonomics process and generate additional support for your ergonomics efforts.
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COVID-19 Management Investments Pay Long-Term Dividends
COVID-19 Management Investments Pay Long-Term Dividends
Free
Tuesday, Sept. 15

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

The pandemic was a stress test for every part of life, and emphasized that having the right tools in your toolbox is the key to an effective response strategy. This webinar will explore impactful technologies that can be utilized to respond to COVID-19 and later repurposed to enhance EHS programs and improve safety culture.

Free thanks to the support of EY
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How COVID-19 is Impacting Corporate Sustainability Agendas
How COVID-19 is Impacting Corporate Sustainability Agendas
Free
Thursday, Sept. 24

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

Has your company leaned more heavily on sustainability during these challenging times? Or has sustainability recently taken a backseat to other business goals in your company? Register for this free webinar to learn how corporate sustainability goals and initiatives have been impacted by COVID-19 and the current social climate.
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