Executive Brief • Oct. 22, 2020
NAEM Executive Brief, Selected News for the EHS Community
"If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old."
Peter Drucker (1909 - 2005)
American management consultant, educator and author
OSHA Confirms Effectiveness of N95 Respirators in New FAQ
The misconception that coronavirus particles are too small to be filtered by the N95 respirator is corrected in the new set of OSHA's Frequently Asked Questions.
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Occupational Health & Safety

A Telework Transition Won't Slash Emissions Unless We Make Car-Free Lifestyles Viable
More people switching to telecommuting for good does not necessarily equate to lower carbon emissions from transport. Although telecommuters travel to work less frequently, they have a tendency to travel more often for other reasons.
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The Conversation

COVID-19: A Window of Opportunity for System-Wide Sustainability Changes?
COVID gives you that mandate to be bold, and to help your company see the pitfalls ahead and how change now can get us back onto a safe and just trajectory.
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NAEM’s GreenTie Blog

The Lasting Impact of 2020 on Leadership
The events of 2020 are fundamentally changing the way senior executives act and lead. They have made it safe, even necessary, for leaders to be comfortable saying the words “I don’t know” and “I’m not sure.” But they also have shown the need for more listening and flexible thinking.
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Strategy+Business

Traits of an EHS Professional
"Being deep into the professional recertification cycle for my ROH and CIH credentials, I'm finding myself being reflective on what being an EHS professional really means to me. Maybe the same thought passes through your mind from time to time."
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NAEM’s GreenTie Blog

States Prepare for Their Own Vaccine Safety Reviews Amid Worries About Influence on the FDA
Several states are setting up their own coronavirus vaccine reviews to counter public safety concerns as the Trump administration pushes the Food and Drug Administration to approve a shot on an aggressive timeline that they fear could be too rushed.
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Politico

Despite Shared Membership, US Chamber of Commerce and Business Roundtable at Odds Over Climate Policy
The Business Roundtable’s science-based climate policy principles will only be put into action if CEOs are willing to push all their trade associations to adopt them.
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World Resources Institute

NOAA Predicts Droughts Gripping Nearly Half of Continental U.S. Will Intensify This Winter
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects the South and Southwest will be warmer and drier than usual in the coming months, offering no relief to the already parched regions.
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Smithsonian Magazine
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Benchmarking Corporate Sustainability Priorities
Benchmarking Corporate Sustainability Priorities
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Learn how other companies have reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on their EHS operations, based on a quantitative benchmarking survey, interviews, and facilitated group discussions.
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