Optimizing EHS Programs

“Everyone can have an impact on safety”. You can’t spend much time with Dustin Rusch, chief safety officer at J. F. Ahern Co., without hearing those words. Dustin and his team are putting those words into practice with the launch of their safety impact program that encourages all employees to take actions that have a […]

OSHA is readying to publish a new Letter of Interpretation that provides a further explanation of labeling rules for importing and exporting hazardous chemicals under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012). OSHA issued the letter as a response to an inquiry from the American Coatings Association (ACA) around labeling best practices for goods that will be […]

OSHA’s annual February 1 deadline for posting injury and illness information is fast approaching, and to help get EHS professionals up to speed VelocityEHS is hosting a series of free webinars. Every year, as part of the OSHA Recordkeeping Standard, non-exempt employers are required to post OSHA Form 300A — a summary of injuries and […]

A previous post concluded with the advice to manage MSD risk factors and mitigate risks properly. That brings up another question: How do you manage MSD risk factors and identify the appropriate metrics to manage your ergonomics process properly? Here are 5 key metrics to track. A risk profile is critical to identify where exposures […]

As students across the country head back to school, it’s important to understand the kind of complex chemical ecosystem they will face on K-12 and university campuses. In addition to cleaners and maintenance chemicals, these facilities often feature chemical labs with an array of hazards comparable to those found in an industrial setting. And with […]

A company’s corporate social responsibility (or CSR) can have a profound impact on an organization’s bottom line; a fact that more and more studies are supporting. This is important information for the thousands of EHS professionals who are often pressured to show ROI, or who worry that their work is seen as something that an […]

More than a decade ago, the chemical compound diacetyl, which is used to add flavor and aroma to foods and other products, came under fire after an investigation by The National Institute of Occupation Safety and Health exposed it as responsible for lung disease in several microwave popcorn plant workers. The disease, bronchiolitis obliterans—often called […]

According to a newly-released Department of Labor spring regulatory agenda, OSHA is planning to propose seven final rules before the end of 2015, including a rule to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses. According to the agenda abstract, OSHA “is making changes to its reporting system” because it believes this “would enable a more […]

by Susan Shaw As an ergonomist, I’m often asked how to adjust workstations to fit all body types, from short and tall statures to the obese, but rarely am I asked about making adjustments for the pregnant female. Below are four tips on how to set up your workstation to address some of the most […]