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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 […]
Benefits of Social Networking to EH&S, OSHA Compliance, Injury & Illness Recordkeeping and MSDS Management
Recent studies on the influences and benefits of social networks suggest that an establishment looking to improve employee health and safety as well as workplace efficiencies would be wise to respect and harness the power of social networks. For all the reasons a hospital or construction company might choose to manage their MSDSs online, the […]
Five Elements of Active Listening
Listening is the doorway to superior leadership for every executive, manager and supervisor. It is also the doorway to gaining the commitment of subordinates and can be considered the most important of all leadership skills. Leadership at its best is a coherent strategy to motivate employees to utilize their full brainpower in performing their work; […]
Are you a Whack-A-Mole-Management Expert?
Think about the responsibilities of Health and Safety Manager/Technician/Team in an ergonomics process. Its typically answering the call of the people on the shop floor about an issue or following up during an injury investigation. Classic “Whack-a-Mole-Management”! Douglas Ross writes in a recent blog post “Whack-a-mole is a popular carnival game in which you try […]