Workplace Culture

By Phil Molé, MPH OSHA recently shared its latest dataset of employer injury and illness records, containing statistics electronically submitted to OSHA via the Injury Tracking Application (ITA). The most recent data, for reporting year 2024, includes important information about numbers of overall occupational injuries and illnesses, as well as data on more severe incidents […]

By Phil Molé, MPH The term “mixed authentication” in the context of EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) software refers to the availability of multiple methods of user authentication to access the software platform. While login and authentication may not be the first features companies consider when evaluating EHS software, it’s an important factor that can […]

VelocityEHS is once again raising the bar for contractor safety, control of work, and permit-to-work management with all new AI-driven contractor compliance and verification capabilities, part of the VelocityEHS Contractor Safety solution.  Contractor safety is a top priority for EHS professionals across virtually every industry as employment of contingent workers including contractors and temporary workers […]

By Phil Molé, MPH A growing number of safety professionals now agree that addressing psychosocial risks is essential for safeguarding employees’ mental health and overall well-being. Our recent webinar provided some background on psychosocial risks and the ways you can use the time-tested risk management tool of job safety analysis (JSA) to address them and […]

By Phil Molé, MPH Are you interested in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) software? You’ve come to the right place! Investing in EHS software delivers significant capabilities and benefits that enhance compliance, safety, and operational efficiency. Here are the top five reasons to consider implementing EHS software at your organization. 1. EHS Software Can Help […]

Introduction In today’s digital landscape, businesses rely on a diverse range of software solutions to remain competitive and adapt to evolving operational challenges. Whether it’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for supply chain management and logistics, customer relationship management (CRM) software for sales and marketing, HR management platforms for recruitment, payroll, and performance tracking, or […]

By Phil Molé, MPH Ergonomics is experiencing a significant shift, thanks in large part to 3D motion capture technology. In the past, manual musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk assessments and their results were riddled with human error and inconsistent, subjective judgments, and inefficiencies in the process. Advancements were made in 2017, when Humantech Inc and Kinetica […]

Workplace safety remains a top priority for organizations across industries in 2024. In an environment marked by a constrained labor market and increasing expectations from both employees and regulators, companies are making significant strides to reduce accidents, minimize associated costs, and enhance their safety cultures. Earlier this year, we conducted a State of the Market […]

By Phil Molé, MPH Vehicle owners in Winston, Connecticut got quite a surprise when they returned to their car the morning of July 15, 2024. They heard the horn blaring and the radio blasting and saw a full-grown black bear and a cub trapped inside the car. The owners contacted state environmental conservation officials, who […]

Changes occurring within an organization’s operations are inevitable, and it’s imperative that the crucial process of Management of Change (MOC) procedures be completed to assess and address the risks or unintended consequences that stem from changes made.   MOC is a systematic method for identifying and controlling safety, health and environmental risks associated with planned […]