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VelocityEHS recently hosted a webinar, presented by Ergonomics Solution Strategist Arielle West, PT, DPT, sharing how Physical Demands Analysis (PDAs) can help reduce musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk. When completed properly, PDAs provide details on the requirements of each job so that the employer assigns a job only to those who can complete it safely.   West […]

As OSHA’s 2022 fiscal year approaches (October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022) and the agency prepares to release its newest list of “Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards,” we thought it would be a good time to review the most recent 2021 list to gain some insights about the agency’s enforcement priorities. Employers can […]

Numbness, tingling, soreness and discomfort in the hand, fingers, forearm, and elbow are all signs that you may be using your mouse too much. In today’s world of technology (and the world post-covid), we rely heavily on the computer and mouse to complete our work and personal tasks. However, with this type of repetitive work, […]

In a world where everything is becoming faster, more efficient and “lean,” the world of environmental, health and safety is beginning to move with the times. Permits to Work are nothing new in the EHS world. Designed to act as a control for certain types of work, they’re a way of ensuring that site safety […]

The pandemic catapulted many people into new workspaces – specifically our homes. As we move forward, many of us are keeping the work-from-home lifestyle or adopting a hybrid workstyle where we work from the office some of the time. Whatever your new working setup or routine is, here are two tips to ensure that you’re […]

Lack of movement during working hours (at home or in the office) contributes to physical and emotional pain and illness. It’s time to move!  The human body is made for movement. It turns out that, as studies show, people who work in offices or home offices spend between 10 to 11 hours a day in […]

Bowtie analysis is a risk analysis methodology that focuses on risk interactions. We’ve covered a lot about it in our blog, but how does bowtie analysis compare to other analysis methods based on probability, like event tree and fault tree analysis?  The bowtie analysis method can be based on qualitative, semi-quantitative or quantitative risk calculations. […]

When it comes to process safety management (PSM)-related accidents or other major industrial accidents, incident investigators and other EHS professionals tend to concentrate on some of the more common root causes of process safety failures. Unfortunately, it’s easier to overlook some less common root causes, and therefore not to sufficiently focus or consider actions needed […]

Welcome to the second installment of our blog series “Introduction to EHS Risks,” in which we’ll break down how to prioritize your risks using a tool called the risk matrix. In case you missed our first installment,  take some time to check it out for an overview of EHS risks, and to learn why you […]

VelocityEHS is proud to announce the launch of our new digital magazine, Ignite! Filled with industry leading thought leadership articles and resources from VelocityEHS experts, Ignite brings you key insights on timely EHS and sustainability topics. Our debut issue focuses on ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance), a topic that’s been top-of-mind for EHS and […]