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2019 has been my third year as a Health, Safety and Environmental consultant, and I would like to reflect on my experiences and lessons learned during this past year.  Upon reflection on the work that I have completed for my clients, patterns and themes are apparent which will help me to better understand how I Read More >>

In memory of Kyle Jacob Plush ‘Anyone who ever encountered Kyle knows he lit up a room with his larger than life, funny, smart and positive personality with inclusion of all.’ ‘His friends know him as a leader with incredible potential that kept them laughing with his wit and innovative mind.’ ‘He is unforgettable and Read More >>

After having seen the movie Darkest Hour, I was left with many thoughts, and I felt upbeat as I left the theater.  I would like to write my opinions relative to its theme, and how it relates so much to my experience in the professional world. During the beginning of the movie, my initial impression was that everything in Winston’s life seemed very orderly.  I found it fascinating Read More >>

In the US, this time of the year is prime time for hunting. Whether it is waterfowl, big game or upland game, just to name a few, millions of Americans enjoy the sport of hunting. With such activities there is a certain amount of risk. Over the past 30 or so years, there have been Read More >>

The following are my thoughts on the best behaviors, attributes and practices possessed by an HSE professional.  My focus isn’t degree or certification centric, but it is based upon experiences, both personal and professional.  I also think that the approach which one takes makes a great impact on the results. In addition to tangibles, such Read More >>

Continuous Improvement – Or Leadership Arrogance? After recently speaking with a colleague about the complications they experienced while implementing a major value stream transformation, it dawned on me that even after years of a business pursuing continuous improvement (CI) excellence, there are still times when leadership gets in the way of allowing their staff to Read More >>

I recently had a discussion with someone about occupational safety and how the Heinrich triangle is not a valid representation of safety occurrences relative to severity.  The discussion was also based on the value Heinrich’s triangle brought to the profession over the course of 70 plus years.  In addition to discussing the short comings of Read More >>

I have often wondered why I began my career in the EHS field and stayed in it most of my professional life? As a child, I used to get bundled up and take long winter walks in a field close to my home and look for animals. Since then, I have steadily built on the Read More >>

How many times have we tried to take a shortcut in life and we later learned that it was not so short after all? As a matter of fact, it ultimately turned into a longcut! This is a key observation that I noticed both when I performed unsuccessful tasks and by watching others. The most Read More >>

Too many times I have arrived at the moment of truth, and found that I did not adequately prepare for the task ahead of me. Some of these situations came in the form of taking exams, packing the wrong fishing lures, altogether forgetting my ammunition for hunting, or showing up at an airport only to Read More >>

Growing up in a small town I had so many advantages regarding personal freedom. Looking back, I can never remember searching for the car keys because they were always in the car’s ignition, whether it was parked at home, or in the grocery store parking lot. Not locking the doors and the windows to the Read More >>