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2026 EHS Compliance Priorities: What Employers Need to Know
By Greg Duncan, MELP, CSP As EHS compliance requirements expand, this year is shaping up to be critical in regulatory enforcement. From heat illness prevention to PFAS reporting, workplace violence prevention, ergonomics, and PPE fit standards, regulators are signaling clear priorities. The 2026 EHS Compliance Priorities Checklist from VelocityEHS helps employers understand what’s coming and what actions […]
OSHA Extends Deadlines for HazCom 2024 Compliance
By Phil Molé, MPH 2026 is off to quite a start for significant regulatory updates. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has officially extended multiple compliance deadlines under the updated Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), aka HazCom 2024. Published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2026, a new OSHA final rule shifts key […]
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 […]
AI and EHS Use Cases: Incident Management
By Phil Molé, MPH Welcome to the latest installment in our AI and EHS blog series! Here’s a recap of what we’ve covered so far: Post one— we provided a general overview of the topic, introducing it to EHS pros curious to learn more about the ways AI can support their life’s work of keeping […]
2025 is Almost Over – Are Your OSHA Logs in Order?
By Phil Molé, MPH As we move closer to a new year, one of the most important compliance tasks for employers is quickly approaching: OSHA’s annual injury and illness recordkeeping deadlines. Whether you manage safety data directly or oversee HR and compliance operations, now is the time to make sure your team is ready. In […]
AI and EHS Use Cases: Job Safety Analysis
By Phil Molé, MPH Welcome to the latest installment in our AI and EHS blog series! Here’s a recap of what we’ve covered so far: Post one — we provided a general overview of the topic, introducing it to EHS pros curious to learn more about the ways AI can support their life’s work of keeping […]
Who is Responsible For Contractor Safety?
Contractor safety management is a major concern for any safety conscious company, and for good reason. Every year, there are thousands of workplace accidents that put a heavy strain on businesses and their people. With so many roles and responsibilities involved in running a business, this raises the question, who is responsible for contractor safety? […]
AI and EHS Use Cases: Potential for Severe Injuries and Fatalities (PSIF)
By Phil Molé, MPH Welcome to the latest installment in our AI and EHS blog series! Here’s a recap of what we’ve covered so far: Post one — we provided a general overview of the topic, introducing it to EHS pros curious to learn more about the ways AI can support their life’s work of […]