Optimizing EHS Programs

Introduction In today’s digital landscape, businesses rely on a diverse range of software solutions to remain competitive and adapt to evolving operational challenges. Whether it’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for supply chain management and logistics, customer relationship management (CRM) software for sales and marketing, HR management platforms for recruitment, payroll, and performance tracking, or […]

By Phil Molé, MPH Ergonomics is experiencing a significant shift, thanks in large part to 3D motion capture technology. In the past, manual musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk assessments and their results were riddled with human error and inconsistent, subjective judgments, and inefficiencies in the process. Advancements were made in 2017, when Humantech Inc and Kinetica […]

By Denean Kelsen, CPE, Ergonomics Consultant Who Should be on an Ergonomics Team to be Most Effective? An effective ergonomics process requires a diverse and dedicated team to assess, prioritize, and address musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risks. Multidisciplinary teams are typically better at problem-solving than teams made up of similar roles or roles from the same […]

Workplace safety remains a top priority for organizations across industries in 2024. In an environment marked by a constrained labor market and increasing expectations from both employees and regulators, companies are making significant strides to reduce accidents, minimize associated costs, and enhance their safety cultures. Earlier this year, we conducted a State of the Market […]

The word “ergonomic” comes from Greek words “Ergos,” meaning work, and “Nomos,” meaning natural law.    Applying ergonomics effectively requires a thorough understanding of the specific environment to identify and mitigate potential issues, such as musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risks. So, when a product like an office chair is labeled “ergonomic,” it doesn’t always mean that proper […]

By Greg Duncan, MELP, CSP, Sr. EHS & ESG Content Manager at VelocityEHS Job safety analysis (JSA) is one of the most widely relied-upon methods EHS professionals use to identify, assess, and control the hazards of job tasks. Job safety analysis is so valuable in performing this core occupational health and safety (OH&S) management function […]

Design ergonomics, or product ergonomics, refers to the application of ergonomics principles from the initial stages of product development. The main goal of design ergonomics is to develop end products that are intuitive, safe, efficient, and comfortable for users— whether that end product is a cellphone, tv remote, machine control panel or equipment like lift […]

In the evolving world of risk management, understanding where your organization stands on the maturity curve is crucial for advancing your safety systems.  At this year’s VelocityEHS User Conference, Jeff Sanford, Senior Global Enterprise Account Executive at VelocityEHS, moderated a panel discussion during, “Risk Management: Align Tactics to Each Point Along the Maturity Curve.” Featuring […]

By Phil Molé, MPH It’s been a busy year for new regulations, so you might not have heard about MSHA’s 2024 respirable crystalline silica final rule that lowers exposure limits to respirable silica for mine workers and establishes new requirements for mine operators to protect the safety of their employees. The requirements of the final […]

OSHA recently released its eagerly awaited annual list of the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2024 at this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo. The OSHA Top 10 List of Most Frequently Cited Standards is highly anticipated because it provides valuable insights for safety professionals, employers, and other organizational stakeholders […]