EHS Professionals

There are many manufacturing jobs that exist, each with their own set of hazards. For machine shop employees who work with metalworking fluids (MWFS), designed to cool their machines and remove metal particulates produced as the machines operate, potential hazards stem from exposure to these common substances. Workers can breathe in aerosols created from machining, […]

As reported in the Wall Street Journal late yesterday, the U.S. House has approved the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act by a vote of 403-12. The bill is poised to require an unprecedented analysis of many hazardous chemicals to determine their safety and environmental impacts. It would set new exposure standards […]

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is scheduled to publish its new occupational health & safety standard ISO 45001 in October, 2016. The new standard is being developed with guidance from an international committee of OH&S experts representing more than 50 countries and 20 leading industry organizations including the International Labor Organization (ILO). Its purpose […]

A guest blog post by Meghan White, Senior Implementation Consultant at VelocityEHS. On World Water Day – today – I reflect on a topic that initially peaked my interest years ago, ISO Standard 14046: 2014 “Environmental Management – Water Footprint – Principles, Requirements and Guidelines.” Almost two years post publication, how relevant is the standard […]

VelocityEHS (formerly KMI), announced this week the release of version 5.2 of its EHS platform. Consistent with our 2015 theme, 5.2 was built largely on feedback from our client community of EHS professionals. We deliberately put an emphasis on delivering the value and functionality that our users have voiced a need for. Included in 5.2 […]

OSHA’s annual February 1 deadline for posting injury and illness information is fast approaching, and to help get EHS professionals up to speed VelocityEHS is hosting a series of free webinars. Every year, as part of the OSHA Recordkeeping Standard, non-exempt employers are required to post OSHA Form 300A — a summary of injuries and […]

At this year’s National Safety Council Congress and Expo in Atlanta, OSHA provided important insight into its thinking around inspections and enforcement directives. Delivering a keynote speech at the event, OSHA head Dr. David Michaels stressed that OSHA will be making changes intended to bolster the effectiveness of enforcement. There were several areas Dr. Michaels […]

A company’s corporate social responsibility (or CSR) can have a profound impact on an organization’s bottom line; a fact that more and more studies are supporting. This is important information for the thousands of EHS professionals who are often pressured to show ROI, or who worry that their work is seen as something that an […]

Regardless of the situation, an emotional appeal is much more convincing than just presenting cold hard facts. We spoke with Anne Marie McManus of Delaware North to learn about her experience in the EHS industry and why culture change is a collaborative team effort. Delaware North Hospitality and Food Service A grounding in family ownership […]

Whether you’re shopping, window browsing or just curious about the benefits of EHS software it’s important to do your research. NAEM (National Association for Environmental Management), the largest professional community for EHS and sustainability decision-makers, has conducted a thorough 48-page report to benchmark the way companies manage their EHS and sustainability data. The report is […]