Many organizations have a safety committee. Few have one that drives measurable impact. Committees are meant to be engines of safety leadership. Yet in many organizations, they function more like administrative review groups than strategic drivers. They meet. They review incidents. They document concerns. And then… not much changes. That’s not a commitment problem. It’s…
Category: EHS Management
What the AB Specialty Case Shows About Reactive Chemical Hazards
Every day in chemical operations, risk is shaped by small decisions. A mislabeled container. A substituted material. A step performed out of sequence. When hazard information is unclear or not visible at the moment of work, those small decisions can combine into catastrophic outcomes.
EHS Excellence: Why Executive Leaders Can’t Afford to Stop at Compliance
Most executive leaders understand that environmental, health, and safety (EHS) responsibilities come with the territory. But too often, those responsibilities are viewed narrowly, treated as a compliance obligation, not a business advantage. The reality? Compliance is the foundation while excellence is a differentiator and competitive advantage. What is EHS Excellence?EHS excellence means going beyond compliance…
Air Pollution Linked to Autism
A newly released study links exposure to fine particles found in vehicle exhausts, industrial emissions and other sources of outdoor pollution to increased risk of children developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by up to 78%. Associate Professor Yuming Guo of Monash University, where the study was conducted, was quoted as saying, “The serious health effects…
Using Strategic Thinking
There is lots of buzz about “strategy” from strategic planning to strategic objectives but having a strategic though pattern can assist an EHS professional in ensuring effectiveness. Strategic thinking was the title of one of the sessions I attended at the American Society for Safety Engineers (ASSE) Leadership Symposium. The session was given…
Help EHSCSI: How Do I Keep Employees Engaged in Environmental, Health & Safety?
Recently a Production Supervisor asked me: “How do I keep my employees engaged in environmental, health & safety (EHS)?” This particular question was related to properly managing hazardous waste, but this is a common question among managers responsible for EHS programs. I have found the following four tips helpful in maintaining employee engagement: