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Webinar Summary and Q&A: Working from Home – Things You Need to Know
As we continue to work from home, and as organizations adapt to allow employees to stay remote in the future, it is important to understand what ergonomics is and why we should care. Ergonomics is defined as the relationship between a human and his or her work environment. 67% of attendees polled in a past […]
A Bright Future for 3D SSPP™ – 3D Static Strength Prediction Program
VelocityEHS recently announced exclusive rights to sell and support 3D Static Strength Prediction Program™ (3D SSPP™), an ergonomics job analysis and design tool originally developed by the University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics. With this innovative and research-proven ergonomics technology, VelocityEHS’ ergonomics solution continues to lead the industry by delivering a comprehensive suite of assessment tools […]
VelocityEHS Named One of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® In Metropolitan Detroit
Chicago (November 3, 2020) — VelocityEHS, the global leader in cloud-based environment, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability solutions, announced that its VelocityEHS office in Ann Arbor, Michigan has been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For® in Metropolitan Detroit. This is the eighth year VelocityEHS’ office has received this designation, which honors […]
NAEM Session Summary: Challenges of Zero Waste Goals
Another successful NAEM EHS & Sustainability Forum is in the books! The all-virtual event took place October 20-22, 2020 and showcased many insightful presentations from leading professionals in the EHS industry. We’re not quite finished sharing examples of our key learnings, particularly when it comes to a trending and relevant topic like zero waste. Rick […]
Improving Ergonomics through Product Design
It’s important to target ergonomics improvements based on the hierarchy of controls. But if you’re on the plant floor and the direct cause of an issue is related to product design, it can be difficult to implement an elimination control without access to the design team. In some cases, an engineering or administrative control at […]
Key Learnings for Ergonomics Success
Ergonomics initiatives come in all shapes, sizes, and expectations for success and are established from the information provided from varying teams in the organization—from HR to EHS to IT. Understanding the variation is important, but learning to define best practices, which can apply to all our customers, is a cornerstone of the work done by […]
Employee Well-Being in a Time of Uncertainty
This week, VelocityEHS features a conversation with Tad Mitchell, president and CEO of WellRight, on the topic of well-being. Tad has authored five books on wellness and is a sought-after speaker and thought-leader in the field. This interview is part of our continuing celebration of National Safety Month, as sponsored by the National Safety Council. […]
Your Work-from-Home Toolbox
We’ve updated our Work-from-Home Toolbox to include all the content we’ve created for working away from the office, so that you can have the healthiest experience working from home! Whether this is new for you, if you’ve been working remotely for years, or if you travel frequently for your job, it’s important to know how […]
6 Reasons to Try Remote Ergonomics Assessments
The digitization of services is now commonplace in the EHS market. EHS service providers are utilizing technology to provide faster, more efficient, and better-quality deliverables to their customers. Traditionally, ergonomics assessments had to be completed in person and by an expert in order to provide high-quality, thorough results. However, with mobile technology literally in everyone’s pocket, completing an […]
A How-To Guide: The NIOSH Lifting Equation
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has developed many useful tools and documents to aid industries in developing an ergonomics program. A commonly-used tool that NIOSH developed is the NIOSH Lifting Equation. The NIOSH Lifting Equation is used to determine the risk of a low back injury while performing lifting tasks. What […]