Artificial Intelligence (AI)

By Phil Molé, MPH In Part One of this series, we addressed six of the most common myths shaping the AI conversation in EHS—from the idea that AI replaces human expertise to the belief that it’s only useful for large enterprises. The common thread? Most concerns stem from misunderstanding what AI is designed to do […]

By Phil Molé, MPH Over the past few months, VelocityEHS has hosted a wide range of webinars designed to empower EHS professionals to stay ahead of regulatory changes, explore emerging technologies, and strengthen their safety programs. From OSHA recordkeeping and HazCom updates to AI, ergonomics, and operational risk, these webinars delivered practical insights and real-world […]

By Phil Molé, MPH Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere right now. You’re reading about it in headlines, hearing about it in conference rooms, and maybe even seeing it in product roadmaps. As an EHS professional, you’re probably also hearing a lot about “AI and EHS” or “AI for EHS.” The buzz has come so quickly […]

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 […]