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Web Resource: Solutions to Control Hazards by OSHA
“Solutions to Control Hazards” by OSHA contains information relevant to the implementation of control hazards in a variety of environments. There are three main groups of control hazards (engineering, administrative work practices, and PPE) that lead to the reduction of exposure to risk factors. This site provides examples, success stories, case studies, and guidelines in […]
VelocityEHS Learns from Users to Help Improve EHS Software Solutions
VelocityEHS has a lot to learn from our users. It may be as simple as the different ways an accident or incident can be defined or as complex as improving safety culture in the workplace. We spend hours listening to our users so we can better understand their needs. We then internalize this information so we […]
The Psychological Side of Ergonomics
by Matt Gilliam, AEP The physical factors of ergonomic risk can often be easily identified in the workplace. High forces and awkward postures can be observed, as well as the potentially harmful effects they have on workers (pain, WMSDs, lost time injuries). However there is another side of ergonomics worth noting: the psychological effects. Ergonomics […]
What Do Executives Need from EHS & Sustainability Managers
I had the privilege this week to join our VP of Customer Experience, Laura Murphy and our Director of Operations, Chris Robinson in a half-day meeting with the senior EHS & sustainability leadership team for one of our clients. Doing this is one of the parts of my job that I love the most. We were […]
The Challenges of User Adoption in Implementing EHS Software
“Thus times do shift, each thing his turn does hold new things succeed, as former things grow old” -Robert Herrick The Challenges of User Adoption in Enterprise Software Getting people to try new things is tough. Getting people to stick with new things over the longer term is even tougher. And trying to accomplish this […]
OSHA & Chemical Hazards Under the Microscope in New York Times Article
In case you missed it, be sure to check out this mixed media article from the New York Times (NYT) titled, “As OSHA Emphasizes Safety, Long-Term Health Risks Fester.” Written by Ian Urbina, the piece spotlights worker exposure to an extremely harmful chemical called nPB or n-propyl bromide, which can cause severe nerve damage when […]
OSHA News & Other Stories
Here are some recent – and not so recent – OSHA activities we’ve been tracking. As well as a couple of news headlines that have caught our attention. RECENT NEWS New Websites and Safety Guides Announced by OSHA In the last couple of months, OSHA has promoted several new websites and guides intended to educate […]
Ergonomics and Offshore Oil Platforms – HUET Training
by Blake McGowan, CPE There are many things that are new and exciting when one works at Humantech. There is the standard list; working as part of a team of dedicated professionals, working in foreign countries, being introduced to diverse cultures, a great variety of types of business, and so on. But one thing I […]
7 Ways to Stay OSHA and EPA Compliant when Compliance Doesn’t Come Easy
Staying compliant with OSHA and the EPA can be difficult and maddening. Still, the complexity of agency regulations and the opaque manner in which rules are sometimes published and enforced are not a reliable defense when it comes to compliance violations. Organizations must take responsibility for understanding the rules and regulations under which they operate. […]
What is a Certified Professional Ergonomist?
We have received some questions recently on the “CPE ” designation that appears at the end of the title of VelocityEHS Ergonomics consultants. In the United States, the most recognized official certification body is the Board of Certified Professional Ergonomists (BCPE). The Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) designation has the following requirements: A master’s degree in […]