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2022 Virtual Ergonomics Conference: Building an Effective Ergonomics Process

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Every successful process requires a driver to establish a roadmap and continually monitor progress. If you’re behind the wheel of your ergonomics program, this session is for you. Based on ISO 45001 and the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle of continuous improvement, participants got to work planning or improving their company’s ergonomics process. This session covered the key […]

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2022 Virtual Ergonomics Conference: Process Management and ROI

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Sustaining a successful ergonomics process involves updating your program as it matures. During this session, participants were encouraged to share how they have used different process elements including: Return on Investment Measures of Risk and Risk Reduction Design and Purchase Criteria Project Tracking and Reports Communication of Roles and Responsibilities Organizational Accountability Supplemental Training and […]

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2022 Virtual Ergonomics Conference: How Ergonomics and MSD Risk Reduction Efforts Impact Corporate Sustainability Metrics

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Sustainable finance and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing are two of the most significant drivers of today’s investment trends. Institutional and private investors, not to mention customers and the global public-at-large, increasingly demand that business leaders adopt a strategic approach to corporate sustainability and integrate ESG risk management into their financial and operational models—not […]

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2022 Virtual Ergonomics Conference: How Machine Learning is Advancing Ergonomics Effectiveness

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The challenge of driving greater efficiency and effectiveness in ergonomics grows every year, just as it does for all aspects of manufacturing. Concurrently, EHS professionals are also managing a steadily increasing amount of data. Machine learning applications provide the opportunity for safety professionals to complete tasks more easily, quickly, and accurately. VelocityEHS experts Julia Penfield, PhD, Principal Machine Learning […]

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Bowtie Analysis Tools: How Successful Companies Manage Risk

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Many EHS professionals struggle with managing workplace risks, whether it’s accurately assessing them, controlling them, or getting the entire workplace involved in the process. This was evident during the tragic incident that occurred on October 25, 2016, at the Thunder River Rapids ride at the Dreamworld theme park in Queensland, Australia. Four individuals died in that accident, and subsequent investigations revealed that workers had […]

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OSHA’s Lab Standard: How to Create an Effective Chemical Hygiene Plan

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OSHA requires facilities engaged in the laboratory use of hazardous chemicals to develop and implement a written Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP). Of course, laboratories must also navigate certain requirements of OSHA’s HazCom Standard. With OSHA’s GHS alignment and a shifting regulatory landscape, it’s more vital than ever for EHS professionals to understand how to craft […]

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Emergency Planning: Best Practices for Safety and Community Engagement

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Anytime there’s a news story about a chemical release or a natural disaster, we’re reminded of the importance of emergency planning and preparedness. Emergency planning is not just about maintaining compliance, or preventing loss of life and property. It’s about strengthening communications with the larger community, for the mutual benefit of employees and the general […]

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Ensuring 100% Certainty with Contractor Safety & Compliance

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There are two fundamental challenges EHS professionals face when it comes to contractor management: the pain of bringing workers on-site due to slow, disconnected and cumbersome administrative processes, and the sheer uncertainty over whether contractors possess the training, certification and skill to work safely on-site. This session will take you through a proven five-step process […]

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