Artificial Intelligence (AI)

By Phil Molé, MPH For decades, environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs have been built around a single goal: compliance. Pass the audit. Submit the report. Avoid the citation. Compliance still matters. But in today’s volatile, interconnected operating environment, it’s no longer enough. Incidents escalate faster. Supply chains are fragile. Regulations evolve quickly. Emerging risks […]

By Phil Molé, MPH   In a previous post, The Importance of Training to Your EHS Management System, you learned why training is foundational to regulatory compliance, injury reduction, and building a strong safety culture. But here’s the next critical question: Is having access to a large library of safety courses enough? The short answer: […]

The High Cost of Hand and Wrist MSDs Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the hands and wrists remain one the most persistent and costly injury types in industrial work settings. One example is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is one of the most common MSDs, affecting 7.8% of industrial workers, noted in a large research study. […]

By Phil Molé, MPH If you work in EHS, you already know that your mission is to get people home safely every day. But you’re probably also dealing with the reality that your workload often keeps your teams stuck in compliance mode. Between OSHA recordkeeping, HazCom updates, Tier II/TRI reporting, contractor documentation, inspections, and incident […]

By Phil Molé, MPH At the beginning of a new year, there’s a lot to keep track of. It can be hard to get your bearings when it comes to regulatory compliance, especially with all the things you have to tackle on your to-do list. Never fear! Let’s highlight the 2026 compliance trends that matter […]

  By Phil Molé, MPH Most EHS professionals have heard of job safety analysis (JSA) and know that they’re important tools for preventing injuries. Even so, many EHS pros also report uncertainty about the quality of their JSAs, citing gaps in information within the JSAs and limited actual use of the JSAs for managing safety. […]

AI is steadily becoming an essential tool for EHS professionals who are under increasing pressure to improve safety performance, enhance accuracy and efficiency of EHS tasks, and support more data-driven decisions. If you’re curious about AI but feel a little overwhelmed by all the technical jargon, often conflicting information, or half-baked promises of what AI […]

By Phil Molé, MPH In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, success isn’t merely just about delivering quality products or services. It’s also about demonstrating a commitment to safety, reliability, and adherence to regulations. This is where the spotlight shines on contractor compliance—a decisive factor that can determine whether your business thrives or struggles. In […]

By Phil Molé, MPH Welcome to the latest installment in our AI and EHS blog series! Here’s a recap of what we’ve covered so far: Post one— we provided a general overview of the topic, introducing it to EHS pros curious to learn more about the ways AI can support their life’s work of keeping […]

By Phil Molé, MPH As we move closer to a new year, one of the most important compliance tasks for employers is quickly approaching: OSHA’s annual injury and illness recordkeeping deadlines. Whether you manage safety data directly or oversee HR and compliance operations, now is the time to make sure your team is ready. In […]