Introductory Session: Emotional Intelligence and OEHS Recording

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Description

As an OEHS professional, it is not enough to focus on what to communicate, but also how we communicate. Emotional intelligence is defined as the capacity to be aware of, manage, and express emotions, as well as handle interpersonal relationships. This presentation will provide tools the OEHS professional can use to become more aware of their feelings and emotions, understand the feelings and emotions of others, and manage relationships. Emotional intelligence can be an advocate in the effective handling of disputes, improve decision-making, and improve emotional and mental well-being.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will:

Define Emotional Intelligence and its core components.
Implement strategies and tools to enhance self-awareness for improved emotional management.
Utilize various tools to effectively manage and regulate personal emotions.
Apply techniques and tools to cultivate a better understanding of others' emotions and perspectives.
Implement strategies and tools to build and manage healthy and productive relationships with others.

Contributors

Reginald J. Richards, DrPH, CIH

Reg is the Global EHS Manager, Occupational Health at Meta Platforms, Inc. In this role, he is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies and programs to enhance the health and well-being of Meta’s workforce. Prior to joining Meta, Reg was a safety and wellness leader at Walt Disney World, serving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT. His experience also includes working at both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Mine Safety and Health Administration with the Department of Labor, and serving in the U.S. Army as an environmental sciences officer. Reg holds a B.S. in physical sciences from Kansas State University, an M.S. in Occupational Health and a graduate certificate in Psychology from Purdue University, and a Doctor of Public Health degree from George Washington University. His research focused on the relationship between safety climate, trust, and perceived risk and their impact on the motivation of first responders to report to work during an influenza pandemic. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and a member of AIHA, the Society for Occupational Health Psychology, and the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

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Contributors

Reginald J. Richards, DrPH, CIH