Optimizing EHS Programs

We recently published a case study sharing the story of how HNI Corporation, one of the largest office furniture manufacturers in the world and the world’s leader in residential health products, succeeded in turning an ergonomics program that lacked consistency and visibility into a standardized process that engaged employees in MSD risk reduction. HNI Corporation […]

How do you manage industrial hygiene (IH)? How effective is your IH program, and how would it compare to other organizations? To help you establish a reliable reference point for evaluating the maturity of your own IH program, we’ve launched our new “Industrial Hygiene Program Benchmarking Study.” We surveyed 446 EHS and industrial hygiene (IH) […]

EHS programs are living things that evolve over time. The early stages of EHS management tend to be more reactive, compliance focused, and functions are less integrated. As your EHS management system grows, it ideally assumes a more proactive, risk-focused approach. Each stage in maturing your EHS program builds the foundation needed to address the […]

Our recent ergonomics webinar, Using AI to Assess Risk and Solve Problems in Manufacturing, presented by VelocityEHS board-certified ergonomists Rick Barker and Blake McGowan, discussed the seismic transition in the manufacturing industry from Industry 4.0 (technology-driven) to Industry 5.0, which is focused on value-driven technology.   The technology that will be valuable in Industry 5.0 […]

By Greg Duncan, ASP, MELP For decades, EHS and industrial hygiene professionals have turned to spreadsheets for the data collection, analysis and reporting needed to manage their industrial hygiene (IH) programs. Short of building a custom enterprise IH program management software system from the ground-up, spreadsheets were really the only practical and readily available option […]

By Phil Molé, MPH 2023 is off to a quick start for new EHS regulations! Health Canada has just published a final rule to update its Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) to align with the seventh revised edition of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). In what follows, we’ll […]

A lot of people feel strain during the holidays—whether it’s mental, emotional or physical; from traveling to cooking or clearing away snow—and it can be very distracting while you’re trying to enjoy time with your family and friends. So, to ease any physical discomfort you may feel over the holidays, we’ve found a few products […]

VelocityEHS recently held a three-part webinar series focusing on Risk Management 101, designed to introduce EHS professionals to the concepts, tools, and best practices for establishing and maintaining an effective risk management program, across several industries. VelocityEHS experts, Dana Garber, Senior Solutions Strategist, and Phil Molé, EHS, ESG & Sustainability expert, hosted this three part […]

By Phil Molé, MPH From November 6 to November 20, the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) took place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The purpose of the annual conference is for stakeholders to assess progress in addressing climate change and assess the need for additional actions […]

Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become the new standard for business excellence. To help businesses capitalize on ESG opportunities and develop effective ESG programs, VelocityEHS hosted a Virtual ESG Conference earlier this month to educate businesses and EHS professionals on a variety of ESG management topics and best practices.   Among our Virtual ESG Conference […]