Risk management is an important part of an organization’s EHS practice and a requirement of standards-based safety and environmental management systems like ANSI Z10 and ISO 14001.
“While risk management is a critical component of best-in-class EHS systems, many risk programs don’t achieve their full potential” says Easton. “EHS teams often start out with good intentions but then become crippled by obstacles – whether it’s gaining support from management, identifying an environmental risk assessment process, or determining the right metrics to track. However, by learning how to tackle these challenges head-on, EHS teams can break down barriers, build an effective program, and unlock the true value of risk management.”
Easton is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) with over 15 years’ experience in the health and safety industry. As a Health & Safety leader at Toyota, he managed the complex implementation of an ISO-based safety management system. Currently, he heads the design and development team at Medgate, a global provider of enterprise EHS software. John holds a Masters degree in Health Sciences – Occupational and Environmental Health.
The EUEC will take place at the Phoenix Convention Center from February 3-5. Easton’s session, part of the Operations Management agenda track, will run from 10:00am – 12:00pm on February 3rd in room 221C.