ABSTRACT
The environment safety and health profession is a broad and diverse field primarily governed by regulations that can result in monetary penalties if not followed. The rubrics or disciplines included in ES&H are designed primarily to protect the health of workers and the environment from adverse effects resulting from the workplace. A well-designed and implemented program can serve as a means to also protect the company from frivolous claims and accusations that may result from disgruntled employees. In addition, an effective ES&H organization is designed to support the identification and control of workplace hazards. The success of an ES&H program is predicated upon the ability to attract and sustain the staff with the appropriate skills and knowledge. Therefore, it is important to have a succession strategy that is complementary to the goal of the organization and resource needs.
