Executive Brief • August 6, 2026
NAEM
“Well done is better than well said.”
― Benjamin Franklin
4 Things to Know About Cyclospora and Climate Change
A fragile food system, uneven public health messaging, and global warming are all working to supercharge the parasite’s spread.
Grist

20% of Workers Miss Safety Procedures from Poor Communications
Receiving and acting on updated hazard and safety protocols is critical to ensuring safe workplaces. But poor communication is causing problems, according to a new survey, The Communications Crisis in Manufacturing Report from Firstup.
EHS Today

Where Your Waste Compliance Chain Actually Breaks
Hazardous waste compliance doesn't end when waste leaves your facility. Learn where gaps in tracking, vendor data, and chain-of-custody visibility can create long-term regulatory and liability risks—and how to identify them before an inspection does.
NAEM’s GreenTie blog

Coalition Urges Single Federal Standard for Chemical Safety
Industry groups ask the EPA and OSHA to align workplace chemical rules and eliminate duplicative standards.
Occupational Health & Safety

How to Pitch the Business Case for Sustainability and Actually Get Companies On Board
Sustainability applied early can give a company a big competitive advantage.
Fast Company
 
2026 Conferences
IMPACT26 | Virtual Sustainability Series
IMPACT26 | Virtual Sustainability Series
Sustainability Decision-Making Amid Changing Rules
August 19, 2026
1:00 - 3:30 PM EST

With sustainability regulations and GHG measurement standards evolving in parallel, sustainability leaders are facing the difficult challenge of making defensible decisions when the path forward is so unclear. Hear how your peers are handling these hurdles as rules and standards continue to evolve.
 
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FORUM26
EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
Oct. 12 - 15, 2026
Minneapolis, Minnesota
$300 early bird discount ends August 14

Unlock critical business value for your EHS and Sustainability programs with proven strategies, cutting-edge solutions, and fresh insights at FORUM26. This year's sessions are focused on meeting evolving demands from customers and regulators, growing your people and your programs, advancing safety, harnessing the power of new technology, and managing risk.
 
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NAEM Regional Events
Contractor Safety & Incident Investigation Summit
Contractor Safety & Incident Investigation Summit
September 18, 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Designed for EHS and operational leaders, this event offers practical insights, valuable networking opportunities, and actionable takeaways to help organizations build stronger contractor partnerships, improve incident investigations, and create safer, more resilient operations.
 
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2026 Webinars
Building EHS Management Systems for the AI Era
Building EHS Management Systems for the AI Era
August 25, 2026
2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Free for members, $99 for non-members

AI is transforming the way organizations manage risk, compliance, and performance. However, establishing a strong foundation before adopting advanced technologies is essential. This webinar will focus on two critical pillars for EHS digital success: program governance and data management.
 
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AI-Driven Safety: Stop Incidents Before They Start
AI-Driven Safety: Stop Incidents Before They Start
September 1, 2026
2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Free for everyone

Join this free webinar to explore how AI can reduce incidents, improve worker safety, and help your organization stay audit-ready. From detecting risk in real time to proposing corrective actions, learn how to move from reactive safety management to autonomous, prevention-first operations.
 
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EHS&S Job Opportunities
Director of Enterprise EHS
DeZURIK Inc.
Nationwide

EHS Manager
Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System LLC
West Point, Georgia

Certified Safety Professional - Sanitary Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation
Southeast Pipe Survey Inc.
Patterson, Georgia

Head of Environmental Compliance, US
Reckitt
Nutley, New Jersey