safety & product leadership council (splc)
mission
- this council provides the strategic and operational direction for aem’s safety & product leadership programs, committees, and initiatives.
responsibilities
- coordinate and prioritize goals and objectives for safety and product leadership issues.
- ensure early recognition of emerging safety and product leadership related issues.
- determine the strategic direction of aem's safety & product leadership activities and programs.
- assist in the development and resourcing of programs to effectively address safety & product leadership related issues.
- communicate with the aem ag and ce sector board of directors on technical matters.
- annually review aem’s financial and staff support of standards activities.
- review and approve recommendations for new services and activities.
membership
- the splc consists of aem members who serve as a chair or vice chair of an active safety & product leadership council or serves as an officer in an international standards technical committee.
- aem staff may appoint additional members as required by the splc. (e.g. product category representation, industry projects, or specific standards work).
- only full-time employees of aem member companies can serve on the splc.
- only members serving on the s&pl council may vote on committee business.
meetings
- the safety and product leadership council meets four times per year.
- additional meetings may be held to focus on specific sector related prioritization.
- the chair may also convene a conference call as needed in preparation for the in-person meetings or to address specific issues.
group leadership
chair
travis tsunemori
kubota
vice-chair
josh nicklaus
vermeer