EHS Professionals

by Phil Molé, MPH Respondents in our surveys report that EHS is becoming more strategic in their organization, more connected to risk management, operational performance, and even business continuity. But interestingly, as that shift happens, some safety professionals have become uncomfortable talking about mundane things like costs, almost as though putting a financial lens on […]

In Part 2 of the AI Hands & Wrists Assessment blog series, we addressed a difficult truth: hand and wrist musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) place a debilitating burden on businesses and workers alike. Yet, they are predictable, measurable, and preventable. Variability, subjectivity, and the lack of standardization and scalability in hand and wrist MSD risk assessment […]

Expanding your ergonomics program is an important step in the growth and maturity of your organization. It is an initiative that can unlock real value for your business, not simply in terms of reduced injuries, but also increased productivity, lower costs, and greater employee satisfaction. When expansion is poorly managed, however, it can potentially damage […]

By Phil Molé, MPH Every year, OSHA releases its Top 10 most frequently cited standards. And every year, the list barely changes. OSHA enforcement officers are finding the same issues and workers typically get hurt by the same hazards. It’s time to shift the conversation. In what follows, you’ll learn why focusing on the “new” […]

Implementing EHS software is a critical step toward improving workplace safety, ensuring compliance, and gaining real-time visibility into risk. But successful EHS software implementation requires more than selecting the right platform. It requires a structured approach that integrates organizational alignment, system configuration, user training, long-term adoption strategies, and future planning. The Zero-Stress Guide to Successful […]

By Phil Molé, MPH For decades, safety performance has been measured by one simple idea: fewer incidents mean a safer workplace. Lagging metrics measuring numbers and rates of actual injuries and illnesses have become the standard, shaping how organizations evaluate risk, benchmark performance, and make decisions. Even so, serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) continue to […]

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 […]

EHS compliance in 2026 demands more than policy updates and periodic audits. Regulators worldwide are increasing enforcement, expanding reporting requirements, and raising expectations for documentation. For EHS and Sustainability leaders, the question is no longer whether regulations will change. It’s how prepared your organization is to adapt when they do. That’s why we created the […]