Optimizing EHS Programs
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How to Effectively Expand Your Ergonomics Program
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 […]
How to Successfully Implement EHS Software for Faster Adoption and ROI
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 […]
What Your EHS Dashboards Should Show You Part 2: Integrating PSIF Data with Other Key Incident Metrics
By Phil Molé, MPH Welcome to the second and final installment on EHS reporting and dashboards. In Part 1 of our series, we talked about the historical challenge of reducing rates of serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs), why potential SIFs (PSIFs) make great leading indicators, and how purpose-built AI for EHS software enables EHS professionals […]
The True Cost of Hand & Wrist MSDs: Why Ergonomics Risk Assessment Must Evolve
Introduction Virtually every workplace runs on hand and wrist-intensive work. From manufacturing and maintenance to pharmaceuticals and material handling, millions of workers perform repetitive, forceful, and highly coordinated movements every day. Yet these same motions drive one of the most persistent categories of workplace injury: hand and wrist musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). These injuries affect the […]
Getting Ahead of Regulatory Shifts in 2026
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 […]
7 Strategic Reasons to Invest in an LMS for EHS: Why a Course Library Isn’t Enough
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 Importance of EHS Training to Your Management System
By Phil Molé, MPH Ensuring a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace isn’t just about policies and procedures. It’s about people. At the heart of every effective Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program lies ongoing, meaningful training that empowers employees and leadership alike to understand risks, act, and contribute to a safer workplace culture. Take a […]
You Don’t Need to Be an Expert to Use JSAs Like One
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. […]
Navigating AI in EHS: Introducing the VelocityEHS AI Glossary & Learning Hub
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 […]
The Crucial Role of Contractor Compliance in Winning More Business
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 […]