Optimizing EHS Programs

In Part 3 of our IH 101 blog series “Sampling Plans – Moving Beyond Compliance” we learned how to use data obtained during our qualitative exposure assessment (QEA) to help define sampling priorities when establishing your sampling plan. In Part 4, we’ll focus on best practices when working with your IH analytical laboratory to increase […]

As I tested the Kinesis Savant Elite2 Triple Pedal, a set of foot pedals that connects to your computer via USB to control mouse actions, the idea of changing from finger clicks to foot taps seemed like it would be hard to master. But it was just the opposite. This product has a much easier […]

Long before I was an ergonomist, or even knew that a field called ergonomics existed, I was fascinated with technology that made work easier. Few office products have intrigued me as much as the Keyboardio Atreus did when I unboxed it. My first thought was that this would be the perfect external keyboard to pack […]

Studies have shown the disparity between the numbers of men and women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. In honor of Women’s History Month, we wanted to recognize some of the powerhouse women who make up our strong team of colleagues at VelocityEHS. We’re lucky to have their knowledge, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills […]

In Part 2 of our blog series on Industrial Hygiene Program Management, “QEAs: The Foundation of a Great Industrial Hygiene Program”, we learned the standard and most widely used methodology for performing qualitative exposure assessments (QEAs). This step of performing the risk analysis is a pre-requisite to developing your IH sampling plans in a way […]

Before you can start an ergonomics program, you need buy-in from the leaders of each major division in your organization, the “stakeholders.” In order to gain their buy-in, they need to know why they should care about ergonomics, and how it will impact the business in ways that mean the most to them. Luckily, one […]

Having an accurate, easy-to-use ergonomics assessment tool for evaluating the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is valuable—requiring less time for training, mastery, and ongoing use. Historically, MSD risk assessment tools designed by non-ergonomists had to trade off accuracy and specificity to be viable for cross-functional ergonomics teams. Recent advances in artificial intelligence and sensorless motion […]

OSHA recently published a long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would update its Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) to align with Revision 7 of the UN’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). We’ve been talking about OSHA’s plan to realign the HazCom Standard with a more recent version of  GHS Purple Book for some […]

For most ergonomics process owners, ergonomics is not the only thing on your plate. Those other responsibilities can include everything from ensuring that compliance regulations are met to keeping everyone’s training on track—and those ad hoc responsibilities that come at you from out of nowhere. With so many things vying for your time every day, […]

Manual material handling has been part of hands-on work since work has existed. With wear-and-tear on the body being inherent with hands-on work, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) have been around for just as long. MSDs occur when the physical and/or mental demand to the worker repeatedly exceeds those capabilities, and inadequate recovery time results in less […]