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Key Insights from OSHA 2024 Injury and Illness Data
By Phil Molé, MPH OSHA recently shared its latest dataset of employer injury and illness records, containing statistics electronically submitted to OSHA via the Injury Tracking Application (ITA). The most recent data, for reporting year 2024, includes important information about numbers of overall occupational injuries and illnesses, as well as data on more severe incidents […]
AI for Contractor Safety: How VelocityEHS is Enhancing Compliance and Leading the Industry
VelocityEHS is once again raising the bar for contractor safety, control of work, and permit-to-work management with all new AI-driven contractor compliance and verification capabilities, part of the VelocityEHS Contractor Safety solution. Contractor safety is a top priority for EHS professionals across virtually every industry as employment of contingent workers including contractors and temporary workers […]
Top Five Reasons to Invest in EHS Software
By Phil Molé, MPH Are you interested in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) software? You’ve come to the right place! Investing in EHS software delivers significant capabilities and benefits that enhance compliance, safety, and operational efficiency. Here are the top five reasons to consider implementing EHS software at your organization. 1. EHS Software Can Help […]
5 Ways EHS Software Gives Businesses a Competitive Edge
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 […]
The March 1st Tier II Reporting Deadline is Almost Here: Are You Ready?
By Phil Molé, MPH Can it be that there’s yet another regulatory reporting deadline approaching? There is, and this time it’s for completion and submission of EPA’s Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Form (Tier II). If you haven’t already started reviewing last year’s chemical storage data to determine applicability, and if obligated, haven’t already started […]
OSHA Recordkeeping Deadlines are Almost Here: Are You Ready?
OSHA Recordkeeping deadlines are quickly approaching. By February 1, employers in the U.S. covered by the rule are required to prepare, certify and post a signed hard copy of their Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300A) in a location accessible to employees to view. Employers at some establishments will also need to submit […]
Building an Effective Ergonomics Team
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 in 2024: Trends, Challenges, and the Future
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 […]
6 Holiday Safety Tips: Managing Workplace Risks So You Can Enjoy the Season
By Phil Molé, MPH The holidays are here! You’re likely making a list, checking it twice, and making plans to be with the special people in your life. And no doubt, you’re still hard at work right up to the holidays, which is all the more reason to make sure you’re not overlooking important safety […]
Improving Job Safety Analysis Using Semi-Quantitative Risk Factors
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 […]