Author Archives: Chet Brandon

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About Chet Brandon

I am a highly experienced Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability Professional for Fortune 500 Companies. I love the challenge of ensuring EHS&S excellence in process, manufacturing, and other heavy industry settings. The connection of EHS to Sustainability is a fascinating subject for me. I believe that the future of industrial organizations depends on the adoption of sustainable practices.

The Beauty of the New Year

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Chet Brandon

The sun rises on a new year.  I can see fifty years old from here…  I have learned many things in my life, some from the career within it.  Time stands still for no one. Meaningful to me here is General … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger: A Word to Millennials…From A Millennial

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Chet Brandon

A guest post by Scott Unruh In the EHS profession and manufacturing industries in general, we are starting to see an influx of Millennials entering the workforce. These “Young Pups” (still a nickname of mine today), are joining the ranks … Continue reading →

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Using the Digital Hawthorne Effect to Improve Safety at Work

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Chet Brandon

I ran across a Fast Company article discussing a new 360 degree action camera that has been invented by former Apple Engineer Paul Alioshin.  What’s new about is is the ease in which it captures events from all angles.  The device is … Continue reading →

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International EHS Collaboration: A Discussion with Darryl Hill

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Chet Brandon

I had the opportunity recently to talk with Darryl Hill about his upcoming participation in HSE Excellence Europe, May 20-22, Vienna, Austria. You may know Darryl from his work with the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). His involvement includes a … Continue reading →

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Leadership 101: Increase your Influence with Critical Questions

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Chet Brandon

As a staff member on the organizational chart, many EHS Pros don’t ask critical questions of line staff at decisive moments.  This is a missed opportunity to be influential during key decision making processes. By not constructively challenging the status-quo … Continue reading →

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What Does the EU Have for You?

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Chet Brandon

Are you looking for some new perspectives on HSE processes and systems?  With those new perspectives come new ideas as well. Something to differentiate you and your organization from the pack.  Innovation is more than just a way to pad … Continue reading →

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Is EHS Verging on Disruption?

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Chet Brandon

If you’re in EHS Cop mode your job is about to be disrupted!  A convergence of technologies is occurring that will have a profound impact on the future of our workplaces as EHS professionals and employees.  Today I want to focus on several … Continue reading →

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Evolving Fear into Function

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Chet Brandon

A professional associate and close friend of mine recently earned the honor of speaking at TEDx Lausanne.  His topic was Evolving Fear into Function, which is a pretty provocative subject for a professional whose focus revolves around decreasing risk.  My friend’s name is Andrew … Continue reading →

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Becoming Intimate with Safety at 5000 Feet

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Chet Brandon

I recently completed flight training to become certified as a Private Pilot.  This has been a life-long dream for me and I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to pursue it.  Before I go further I have to … Continue reading →

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Union Carbide: Accidental Giant – Part 1

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Chet Brandon

I have been very interested in Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) for a long time.  As a child I saw their huge plants as meccas for the production of modern materials our society was/is built out of.  My first job as … Continue reading →

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