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Is your organization looking for a way to make meaningful improvements to workplace health and safety? Are you wondering what your organization can do to advance the maturity of your environmental, social and governance (ESG) program? Do you want to be part of a group of fellow industry leaders who are actively committed to enhancing […]

At the VelocityEHS User Conference, several breakout sessions were held, spanning various topics to help educate attendees on best practices for improving processes in all facets of safety at their own companies. During this session, Karl Ryan, Global Enterprise Account Manager, spoke about the importance of invoking change in an organization’s safety processes by becoming […]

Why DIY? Stemming from lasting effects of the Great Depression (1929-1939) when every dollar and item was stretched as far as possible, and from World War II (1939-1945), when Americans needed to be self-reliant, Do-It-Yourself culture began in the 1950s as a way for folks to keep up appearances without breaking the household budget.   “DIY” […]

Our ergonomists have been introducing a new term when they talk about developing and deploying an ergonomics system – operationalizing ergonomics. Whether an organization is in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals or aerospace, successfully operationalizing ergonomics brings valuable, trackable improvements to employee health and operations as a whole.   In this blog post, you’ll learn what it means to […]

When completing an ergonomics assessment, it isn’t always possible to directly measure the force being applied during a task. Fortunately, there is a widely used and scientifically validated method that can be used when direct measuring of force isn’t possible. The Borg CR-10 scale was developed by Swedish researcher, Gunner Borg, to measure exertion or […]

Tracking the many safety and environmental compliance obligations related to widely applicable regulations is already a heavy responsibility for EHS professionals, so how can you get to working on the bigger picture—including gaining ESG maturity?   To move beyond compliance, you must develop programs and management systems that establish leading indicators and embed EHS into existing […]

What are Musculoskeletal Disorders? Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries and disorders that affect the muscles, tendons, nerves, and ligaments. A common cause of MSDs is being exposed to risk factors for extended periods of time at work. Individuals working in poo rly designed jobs in almost any industry can be exposed to MSD risk factors […]

By Naomi German, Associate Industrial Hygiene Consultant Though it may not feel like it yet, spring is coming…eventually…which means that it’s almost time to clean out closets, organize those boxes you’ve been ignoring all year and do some good old-fashioned spring cleaning. One thing you may have seen recently is the oddly satisfying, aesthetically pleasing act […]

Our recent ergonomics webinar, Using AI to Assess Risk and Solve Problems in Manufacturing, presented by VelocityEHS board-certified ergonomists Rick Barker and Blake McGowan, discussed the seismic transition in the manufacturing industry from Industry 4.0 (technology-driven) to Industry 5.0, which is focused on value-driven technology.   The technology that will be valuable in Industry 5.0 […]

by Naomi German, Associate Industrial Hygiene Consultant I went on vacation to Fiji recently, and, during my stay, I met a lovely elderly couple named Toby and Ed, ages 80 and 83 respectively, both of whom wore hearing aids. During the group snorkeling adventures, my partner and I would stifle a laugh as Ed removed […]