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Webinar Recap – Dangers of Using Spreadsheets to Manage your IH Data
Recently, we hosted a webinar discussing “Dangers of Using Spreadsheets to Manage your IH Data,” presented by Dave Risi, CIH, CSP, and moderated by Greg Duncan, MELP. This session covered some potential ways spreadsheets could appear helpful for managing your industrial hygiene programs initially, along with the inherent dangers of relying on spreadsheets for Industrial Hygiene […]
The MSD Pledge: A Commitment to the Health and Wellbeing of your Workforce
Is your organization looking for a way to make meaningful improvements to workplace health and safety? Are you wondering what your organization can do to advance the maturity of your environmental, social and governance (ESG) program? Do you want to be part of a group of fellow industry leaders who are actively committed to enhancing […]
How Tracking Utility Data for Electric Vehicle Charging Supports ESG and the Bottom Line!
By Greg Duncan, MELP, ASP, Sr. EHS & ESG Content Manager Everyone is talking about environment, social, and government (ESG) these days. ESG initiatives and corporate ESG performance are steadily becoming a top priority for businesses that want to continue to attract investors, keep pace with shifting consumer preferences, respond to evolving requirements from supply […]
5 Ways to Get Leadership Buy-In to Sustainability and ESG Initiatives
There are many reasons to pursue an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program. Mandatory GHG emission disclosures are looming, investors are increasing the pressure placed on companies to begin or strengthen ESG initiatives, employees are gravitating toward companies that focus on social and environmental responsibility; the list goes on. ESG is still new and making […]
Now is the Time to Transition from Spreadsheets to an IH Software Solution
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 […]
What is Green Chemistry and Why is it Important?
Chemical management is no easy task, whether you’re managing a dozen or ten thousand chemicals in your inventory. Not only are you required by OSHA and other regulatory agencies to maintain an inventory of all hazardous materials within your workplace, but you also need to account for those materials and ensure safety data sheets (SDSs) […]
Applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for More Effective MSD Risk Assessment and Reduction
Like many other EHS management processes, your ergonomics process should be built around three fundamental elements: identifying and assessing the risks to your people and workplace (in this case, musculoskeletal disorders [MSDs] and other ergonomics-related injuries), selecting and implementing the ideal controls and improvements to minimize those risks, and monitoring and refining the effectiveness of […]
What Are ESG Materiality and Double Materiality? What You Need to Know
If you’ve been following the growing dominance of ESG as a management framework, you’ve probably seen or heard references to the concept of materiality. If you’ve been following closely, you may have already encountered references to the concept of double materiality. While these terms are important for organizations to understand, it can be tricky to […]
Ergonomics Conference Summary—Process Management and Return on Investment (ROI)
VelocityEHS recently held its virtual Ergonomics Conference. This conference provided thought leadership on ways to focus on the job improvement process while reducing workplace injuries related to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). One of the presentations covered Process Management and ROI. This presentation was conducted by VelocityEHS experts Rick Barker, CPE, CSP, Principal Solutions Strategist, Ergonomics, and […]
Introduction to Hazardous Waste Management, Part Four: Generator Pre-Transport and Manifest Requirements
Welcome to Part Four of our ongoing series, “Introduction to Hazardous Waste Management.” In case you missed the previous installments, check out Part One to find out how to determine if your waste is hazardous, Part Two for a primer on how to determine your generator status and associated compliance obligations, and Part Three for an overview of managing […]