Avoiding The Silo Syndrome…..Remember It Takes Two To Tango

Avoiding the Silo Syndrome…..Remember it takes TWO to Tango

An informative & interactive viewpoint on how becoming a truly sustainable company may not take into account EHS risks.

Track #4 – Sustainability/Waste Minimization/Green Facilities

Silvana Dominioni Bastin, CIH, CHMM, CSP                                                         

Safety, Environmental & Security Manager              

MARS Drinks, NA                

1301 Wilson Drive                 

West Chester, PA 19380                               

610-430-2663                                     

silvana.dominioni.bastin@effem.com

Scope:  As companies delve deeper into their sustainable programs do the project managers account for potential compliance (i.e. airborne pathogens from Rainwater harvesting, IAQ, LOTO, permitting) issues?

Objectives:      Ensure that you, as the EHS representative, are not working against the project team – step out of that silo and address the risks proactively in the beginning.

As EHS professionals we strive to be proactive and work with our companies to maintain our programs but we also tend to become too focused and isolate ourselves.  Whether your company is just starting down the sustainability path or pursuing LEED or ISO 14001 certifications it is imperative that we are involved from the beginning in order to ensure that all of the aspects of the EHS program are being accounted for during the project(s). 

This session will address how to implement these initiatives while ensuring that the foundation of our programs will not be compromised. In addition, it will provide guidance for the team dynamics and your responsibilities to both internal and external stakeholders.