Optimizing EHS Programs

The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) estimates that more than 8 million US healthcare workers are exposed to hazardous drugs (HDs) in the workplace each year. Hazardous drugs (HDs) are a class of pharmaceuticals that pose serious health risks to individuals who handle them, including organ toxicity, reproductive and developmental defects, genetic toxicity, cancer and […]

by Phil Molé An employee at a popular chain restaurant recently died due to chemical exposures from a reaction between common, but incompatible, cleaning compounds. This incident, like many others before it, is disturbing because the chemicals used are so common, and tragic because it is avoidable. It’s an unfortunate reminder that HazCom management is […]

2019 is winding down, and if you’ve been cost-conscious about your EHS budget throughout the year, you might be fortunate enough to find yourself with some funding still available. Unfortunately, many businesses take a “use it or lose it” approach when it comes to their annual budgeting processes, and unused funding this year often translates […]

VelocityEHS is excited to announce our November 7, 2019 webinar featuring a live demonstration of our industrial hygiene (IH) software. If you want to see how easy IH program management can be, this is a webinar you won’t want to miss! Software Designed for the Changing World of IH Management The need to anticipate and […]

OSHA recently released a new five-minute video that provides a general overview of what occurs during each of the three phases of its inspection process, including the opening conference, walkaround and closing conference. Those who have been through an OSHA inspection understand how stressful a situation it can be. During an inspection, OSHA’s certified safety […]

On October 1, 2019 the Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL) announced it will begin an inspection blitz aimed at preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This inspection blitz will target workplaces across Ontario, specifically those in construction, health care, industrial and mining sectors. The start of the blitz happens to coincide with October’s Global Ergonomics Month, […]

As one of the main pillars of OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard, employee training is a critical part of your company’s workplace safety and regulatory compliance. Yet, HazCom training is also one of the most commonly overlooked elements of safety programs, as many employers struggle to make it effective, engaging, and relevant. In our article […]

Today’s workplace is far different than it was in the past. Workers from multiple employers are increasingly working side-by-side at the same worksites, and employers are sharing responsibility for worker safety more and more. When chemicals are involved, confusion can arise over who has obligations under OSHA’s HazCom Standard. We know that, because people often […]

VelocityEHS was in attendance Tuesday morning at the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication’s Fall 2019 Meeting in Arlington, Virginia. Representatives from OSHA and Health Canada, along with industry subject matter experts convened to deliver important regulatory updates, and lend their expertise on a wide range of hazard communication and chemical safety topics including OSHA’s Hazard […]

OSHA is currently requesting action on two concerns that affect employers. OSHA Seeking Silica Standard Feedback OSHA is considering potential revisions to Table 1 of its Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction, and requesting input on additional engineering and work practice control methods to effectively limit exposure to silica for the equipment and tasks currently listed. […]