Optimizing EHS Programs
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Safe Can’t Wait. Neither Can AI
By Phil Molé, MPH EHS professionals can’t afford to ignore artificial intelligence (AI). Ask any EHS leader why they do what they do, and the answer is simple: it’s about getting people home safely at the end of every day. That’s not just a job description—it’s a calling. DOWNLOAD OUR NEW WHITE PAPER: “Why EHS […]
How Porter Logistics Scaled Safely and Smartly with VelocityEHS
By Phil Molé, MPH As supply chains grow more complex and regulatory expectations rise, third-party logistics providers are under increasing pressure to stay efficient, compliant, and responsive. For Porter Logistics, a fast-growing 3PL based in Atlanta, that challenge became very real as their footprint expanded to over 750,000 square feet and tens of thousands of […]
OSHA Renews Their National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Amputations
By Phil Molé, MPH OSHA has recently revised and renewed it’s NEP on amputations in the manufacturing sector. In fact, OSHA’s latest Amputation NEP is now in effect and actively being used to target inspections. If you’re in an industry sector targeted under OSHA amputations NEP, you’ll need to make sure you’re prepared for a […]
Job Safety Analysis (JSA): The Essential Occupational Health and Safety Management Tool
At the heart of every occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulation and management system standard is the goal of identifying and controlling workplace hazards. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is one of the most valuable and essential tools for achieving this goal, providing safety professionals with a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling job hazards […]
Managing PFAS: Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’ve read any newspapers or watched any news programs during the last 10 years, you’ve probably heard reports about a class of chemicals called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly referred to as PFAS or “forever chemicals.” Managing PFAS is more important than ever. But what exactly are PFAS, why are they important, and […]
Key Insights from OSHA 2024 Injury and Illness Data
By Phil Molé, MPH OSHA recently shared its latest dataset of employer injury and illness records, containing statistics electronically submitted to OSHA via the Injury Tracking Application (ITA). The most recent data, for reporting year 2024, includes important information about numbers of overall occupational injuries and illnesses, as well as data on more severe incidents […]
What is Mixed Authentication in EHS Software? Why Does it Matter?
By Phil Molé, MPH The term “mixed authentication” in the context of EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) software refers to the availability of multiple methods of user authentication to access the software platform. While login and authentication may not be the first features companies consider when evaluating EHS software, it’s an important factor that can […]
AI for Contractor Safety: How VelocityEHS is Enhancing Compliance and Leading the Industry
VelocityEHS is once again raising the bar for contractor safety, control of work, and permit-to-work management with all new AI-driven contractor compliance and verification capabilities, part of the VelocityEHS Contractor Safety solution. Contractor safety is a top priority for EHS professionals across virtually every industry as employment of contingent workers including contractors and temporary workers […]
Leveraging JSAs to Address Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace
By Phil Molé, MPH A growing number of safety professionals now agree that addressing psychosocial risks is essential for safeguarding employees’ mental health and overall well-being. Our recent webinar provided some background on psychosocial risks and the ways you can use the time-tested risk management tool of job safety analysis (JSA) to address them and […]
Top Five Reasons to Invest in EHS Software
By Phil Molé, MPH Are you interested in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) software? You’ve come to the right place! Investing in EHS software delivers significant capabilities and benefits that enhance compliance, safety, and operational efficiency. Here are the top five reasons to consider implementing EHS software at your organization. 1. EHS Software Can Help […]