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By Phil Molé, MPH For decades, environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs have been built around a single goal: compliance. Pass the audit. Submit the report. Avoid the citation. Compliance still matters. But in today’s volatile, interconnected operating environment, it’s no longer enough. Incidents escalate faster. Supply chains are fragile. Regulations evolve quickly. Emerging risks […]

EHS compliance in 2026 demands more than policy updates and periodic audits. Regulators worldwide are increasing enforcement, expanding reporting requirements, and raising expectations for documentation. For EHS and Sustainability leaders, the question is no longer whether regulations will change. It’s how prepared your organization is to adapt when they do. That’s why we created the […]

By Phil Molé, MPH   In a previous post, The Importance of Training to Your EHS Management System, you learned why training is foundational to regulatory compliance, injury reduction, and building a strong safety culture. But here’s the next critical question: Is having access to a large library of safety courses enough? The short answer: […]

The High Cost of Hand and Wrist MSDs Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the hands and wrists remain one the most persistent and costly injury types in industrial work settings. One example is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is one of the most common MSDs, affecting 7.8% of industrial workers, noted in a large research study. […]

By Phil Molé, MPH If you work in EHS, you already know that your mission is to get people home safely every day. But you’re probably also dealing with the reality that your workload often keeps your teams stuck in compliance mode. Between OSHA recordkeeping, HazCom updates, Tier II/TRI reporting, contractor documentation, inspections, and incident […]

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. […]