Sentences with phrase «improve safety and environmental»

Because of such concerns the U.S. Department of Energy has convened a special task force to improve the safety and environmental impacts of such fracking for natural gas, including how best to dispose of the voluminous wastewater as well as ensuring proper sealing of wells to prevent such groundwater contamination.

In fact, the panel is charged with providing «recommendations as to actions that can be taken to improve the safety and environmental performance of shale gas extraction processes and other steps to ensure protection of public health and safety,» according to Chu's memo (pdf) laying out its mission, which must deliver «immediate steps to be taken to improve the safety and environmental performance of fracking» within 90 days of its first meeting.

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The budding number of sensors will detect and act on environmental and other contextual factors, such as weather; will be aware of who and how many people are around in its vicinity to change levels of input and output; and adjust to save resources and improve safety.

The reward for slower income growth is better for environmental quality and an improved social safety net.

«This investment in Tesla semi-trucks helps us achieve these goals while improving road safety and lowering our environmental impact.»

In addition to safety and environmental advances, new truck technology makes trucks more reliable, making just - in - time delivery possible and even improving the quality of food and other goods upon their delivery.

«In addition to reducing our environmental footprint, these changes are saving the club money by dramatically decreasing our waste hauling charges and improving the safety and overall appearance of our loading dock.

The containers» added functionalities increase safety, improve usage and reduce their environmental footprint.

CIHT members plan, design, build, operate and maintain best - in - class transport systems and infrastructure, whilst respecting the imperatives of improving safety, ensuring economic competitiveness and minimising environmental impact.

CIHT members design, build, operate and maintain best - in - class transport systems and infrastructure, whilst respecting the imperatives of improving safety, ensuring economic competitiveness and minimising environmental impact.

World - first technology in the mining industry is contributing to better health and safety for miners, production efficiencies and improved energy consumption and environmental benefits, according to new research.

Cuomo says the grants will fund projects that enhance safety, improve operations and access, reduce environmental impact, and create better passenger experiences.

«While advances in science and technology and improved safety practices have significantly reduced the threat of oil spills in Canadian waters over the past few decades, much about the fate, environmental impacts and remediation of oil spills remain poorly understood,» said Kenneth Lee, the director of Oceans and Atmosphere, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, Perth, Western Australia and chair of the seven - member panel.

Although the oil and gas industry has made important advances in improving the reliability of bolts, there are multiple opportunities for the industry and the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) to work together to further improve reliability and safety culture, the reportSafety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) to work together to further improve reliability and safety culture, the reportsafety culture, the report says.

To increase the efficiency of the sustainability data management process and improve the accuracy of the data, we started using Enablon, a global provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS), and operational risk management software, which was acquired by Wolters Kluwer in 2016.

The House Science and Technology Committee introduced legislation today that highlights the growing attention on Capitol Hill to the need to strengthen federal efforts to learn more about the potential environmental, health and safety (EHS) risks posed by engineered nanomaterials.Introduction of the bill comes only months after J. Clarence (Terry) Davies authored a report that makes a series of recommendations for improving federal risk research and oversight of engineered nanomaterials at EPA, the FDA and the CPSC.

From classrooms and offices through to sporting halls and playgrounds, Tennant provides high performance equipment that can help reduce your cost to clean, enhance your school's image and improve environmental health and safety for your students, staff and visitors.

During the tour, federal, state and local visitors will bring attention to how school facilities, health and wellness, and environmental education affect equity and achievement and highlight best practices that states, districts and schools are using to improve the overall wellness, productivity, and achievement of occupants through health, safety, and educational improvements.

«In addition to improving safety, vehicle - to - infrastructure technology offers tremendous mobility and environmental benefits,» said FHWA Administrator Gregory Nadeau.

The fifth - generation Accord included world - class safety features, low emissions and improved environmental considerations.

Throughout its 60 - year history, Porsche has developed numerous technologies that have advanced vehicle performance, improved safety and spurred environmental innovations within the automotive industry.

NSK Ltd. has successfully demonstrated the first transmission - equipped wheel hub motor, designed to improve the environmental performance, safety, and comfort of automobiles.

An in - wheel motor located near the wheel can reduce the weight of the vehicle, control the drive force of each wheel for improved torque vectoring, and enable the expansion of the size of the cabin space, thereby improving environmental performance, safety, and comfort.

Going forward, Mazda remains committed to reducing vehicle weight and improving dynamic performance while also maintaining a high level of body rigidity and excellent crash worthiness, in order to provide all its customers with driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performance.

The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies testified before the Committee about the many benefits of cutting down on animal transport times, like reduced environmental impact, better health outcomes for workers and animals, and improved food safety.

To avoid being fined for unsafe use of hazardous materials or improper waste disposal, many schools had to purchase new equipment, improve ventilation, revamp facilities, and hire environmental health and safety (EHS) managers.

That's why I've asked Secretary Chu, my Energy Secretary, to work with other agencies, the natural gas industry, states, and environmental experts to improve the safety of this process.

Local environmental advocates are using the findings by the nonprofit think tank, Frontier Group, to argue that providing more carbon - neutral transportation options could improve public health and safety.

ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through the world - class Responsible Care ® initiative, participation in which is a condition of ACC membership.

President Obama's chief of staff William Daley said on June 23 («Bill Daley: Obama won't sign anti-EPA bills») that the President is «not going to allow any legislation that impedes the need to improve our health and safety,» when asked about proposals to block or delay climate - related regulation by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Mr. Gaston has an extensive professional background in supercritical fossil generation, comprehensive safety programs, environmental control technology, and marked performance in improving power plant reliability throughout his more than 35 years in the electric generation industry.

This sensor has been useful for investigating fuel load type and subsequent effects on emission types, fire behavior, and post-fire analysis (e.g., safety, erosion, area burned, fire severity or the amount of environmental change caused the fire, etc.) and is often analyzed in interagency and federal - academic coordination to improve our understanding of fire.

The International SOS Foundation, the global not - for - profit organization striving to improve the safety, security, health and welfare of the mobile workforce and US based labor legal experts Fisher Phillips, in partnership with the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), have published a white paper advising United States organizations of the «Legal Perspective on the Health, Safety & Security Responsibilities for a Mobile Workforce.&safety, security, health and welfare of the mobile workforce and US based labor legal experts Fisher Phillips, in partnership with the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), have published a white paper advising United States organizations of the «Legal Perspective on the Health, Safety & Security Responsibilities for a Mobile Workforce.&Safety & Security Responsibilities for a Mobile Workforce.»

The International SOS Foundation, the global not - for - profit organization striving to improve the safety, security, health and welfare of the mobile workforce and US based labor legal experts Fisher Phillips, in partnership with the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM),...

National Safety Council is a federally chartered, nonprofit, public service organization founded in 1913 to improve the safety, health, and environmental well - being of all pSafety Council is a federally chartered, nonprofit, public service organization founded in 1913 to improve the safety, health, and environmental well - being of all psafety, health, and environmental well - being of all people.

Aeronautical engineers use their technical knowledge to improve flight safety and fuel efficiency, reduce costs and address the environmental impact of air travel.

Handled responsibilities of preserving and improving food products by complying safety standards and environmental policies

Performed plant safety and environmental audits that resulted in less plant down time, improved appearance, and overall safety.

Assisted in resolving major environmental issues by improving safety, quality, cost, and production performance of facility.

As a significant leader with over 25 years of experience as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) that leveraged my leadership and management skills to reduce environmental health and safety (EHS) risks, ensure compliance and improve overall perforSafety Professional (CSP) that leveraged my leadership and management skills to reduce environmental health and safety (EHS) risks, ensure compliance and improve overall perforsafety (EHS) risks, ensure compliance and improve overall performance.

Having a passion for improving the environment and taking time to complete my bachelor's degree for career progression I am seeking a new opportunity in the Regulatory and Environmental Safety Compliance disciplines, specifically as an Environmental Engineer or Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager.

Director of Human Resources / HR Consultant — Professional Duties & Responsibilities Oversee the planning, direction, and management of all HR - related activities including staff recruiting, candidate tracking, personnel screening and testing, and hiring processes in accordance with Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment regulations Support senior management to develop and maintain personnel policy and ensure compliance with all standards, authoring and implementing new policies and procedures as needed along with creating HR procedure manual Serve as lead analyst for compensation reviews, performance and pay - scale benchmarking, market studies, and salary structure decisions, also creating organizational / staff planning charts for all departments and all positions Create and deliver firm - wide staff new - hire orientation, training and development programs, and performance evaluations utilizing a competency - based appraisal system which leads to focused training and development programs based on common and individual areas of performance deficiency Manage all aspects of workers compensation and unemployment claims on behalf of employer, attending hearings and participating actively in all related meetings Hold responsibility for all benefit negotiations, administration, and plan reviews, promoting compliance with and effective execution of IRS / DOL regulations, ERISA, HIPPA, and all audit - related processes Implement and sustain safety programs while performing regular safety - policy trend analyses to identify critical issues, developing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations including OSHA and other applicable laws Consult with management regarding employee - and labor - related issues to resolve conflicts in a professional manner, conducting grievance hearings and negotiation agreements with worker representatives within the provisions of any applicable contract Provide relevant guidance and administration to the development of human resources site on firm intranet, housing online - employment forms, manager resources, job postings, and HR - related forms and documents Develop valuable staff relationships to improve workplace morale as well as maintain positive business relationships with all related brokers and vendors

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Managed all daily operations in each zone of Ford's Trim and Chassis Departments Oversaw manufacturing processes, 120 employee team, and final product quality Served on company Continuous Progress Improvement teams developing best practices Observed product manufacturing process and recommended improvement strategies Reduced personnel overtime, manpower, and production scrap while increasing efficiency Identified design flaws, offered remedial measures, and implemented changes Received numerous awards for process and product improvement recommendations Ensured product and manufacturing process compliance with all applicable laws Chosen to lead the launch of multiple products from Ford's Kentucky and Kansas plants Directed and improved the 2009 F - 150 Product Development Launch Team Met all production and launch timelines while remaining compliant with ISO - 9001 standards Responsible for the enforcement of all safety protocols and procedures Handled union contract negotiations and grievance discourses Leader of and participant in Ford's Diversity Committee Participated in company workshops focused on environmental preservation techniques Performed environmental safety examinations including air and chemical emission testing Maintained machinery ensuring effective and safe operation Completed all assignments in a professional and positive manner