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By Phil Molé, MPH Ensuring a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace isn’t just about policies and procedures. It’s about people. At the heart of every effective Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program lies ongoing, meaningful training that empowers employees and leadership alike to understand risks, act, and contribute to a safer workplace culture. Take a […]

By Greg Duncan, MELP, CSP As EHS compliance requirements expand, this year is shaping up to be critical in regulatory enforcement. From heat illness prevention to PFAS reporting, workplace violence prevention, ergonomics, and PPE fit standards, regulators are signaling clear priorities. The 2026 EHS Compliance Priorities Checklist from VelocityEHS helps employers understand what’s coming and what actions […]

By Phil Molé, MPH 2026 is off to quite a start for significant regulatory updates. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has officially extended multiple compliance deadlines under the updated Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), aka HazCom 2024. Published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2026, a new OSHA final rule shifts key […]

By Phil Molé, MPH At the beginning of a new year, there’s a lot to keep track of. It can be hard to get your bearings when it comes to regulatory compliance, especially with all the things you have to tackle on your to-do list. Never fear! Let’s highlight the 2026 compliance trends that matter […]

  By Phil Molé, MPH Most EHS professionals have heard of job safety analysis (JSA) and know that they’re important tools for preventing injuries. Even so, many EHS pros also report uncertainty about the quality of their JSAs, citing gaps in information within the JSAs and limited actual use of the JSAs for managing safety. […]

AI is steadily becoming an essential tool for EHS professionals who are under increasing pressure to improve safety performance, enhance accuracy and efficiency of EHS tasks, and support more data-driven decisions. If you’re curious about AI but feel a little overwhelmed by all the technical jargon, often conflicting information, or half-baked promises of what AI […]

By Phil Molé, MPH In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, success isn’t merely just about delivering quality products or services. It’s also about demonstrating a commitment to safety, reliability, and adherence to regulations. This is where the spotlight shines on contractor compliance—a decisive factor that can determine whether your business thrives or struggles. In […]

By Phil Molé, MPH Welcome to the latest installment in our AI and EHS blog series! Here’s a recap of what we’ve covered so far: Post one— we provided a general overview of the topic, introducing it to EHS pros curious to learn more about the ways AI can support their life’s work of keeping […]

By Phil Molé, MPH As we move closer to a new year, one of the most important compliance tasks for employers is quickly approaching: OSHA’s annual injury and illness recordkeeping deadlines. Whether you manage safety data directly or oversee HR and compliance operations, now is the time to make sure your team is ready. In […]

By Phil Molé, MPH Welcome to the latest installment in our AI and EHS blog series! Here’s a recap of what we’ve covered so far: Post one — we provided a general overview of the topic, introducing it to EHS pros curious to learn more about the ways AI can support their life’s work of keeping […]