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What is the 5 Whys method of risk analysis? The best way to understand it might be by thinking about the famous (but true) trope of a child asking an adult “Why?” repeatedly, even after they’re given an answer. “Tie your shoes.” “Why?” “Because otherwise you’ll trip.” “Why?” “Because when shoelaces are left untied and […]

Ergonomics is not an overly complicated matter. In fact, most of us already use basic ergonomic principles in our day-to-day lives without realizing it. Where do you store your coffee mug that you use every morning? Where do you fold your clothes before you go to bed? The answers to these questions are a result of basic […]

Last week, VelocityEHS hosted an exciting new webinar which took an in-depth look at some of the emerging technologies that are shaping the future of industrial hygiene (IH) and EHS management. Hosted by Dave Risi, CSP, CIH and Principal Solutions Strategist for IH at VelocityEHS, the session delivers a common-sense breakdown of today’s complex EHS […]

Recently, we hosted a webinar on risk matrix pitfalls presented by resident expert and Risk Management Senior Solutions Strategist, Dana Garber. In the session, Dana shared – you guessed it, some common pitfalls of risk matrices that people often overlook. His advice was based on subject literature review conducted by VelocityEHS experts and the experience […]

The main goal of an ergonomics program is to implement engineering solutions that help fit the job to the person. In an ideal world these solutions are taken into consideration during the workstation design phase. However, this is not always the case. Many ergonomics teams find themselves assessing and modifying workstations that have already been […]

In our recent webinar, “Quantifying Forceful Exertions in Ergonomics,” one of our resident experts, Certified Professional Ergonomist and Principal Solutions Strategist, Rick Barker, broke down the formulas and equations that can help determine the amount of force in a movement.   Force is a primary risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace and is a […]

The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is a unique environment in a number of ways, but especially when it comes to ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk. There are the typical manual material handling (MMH) tasks like lifting and moving product in a warehouse, but many injuries in this industry are actually from lab tasks. And while […]

You’ve been working from your home office for a while now, and you’ve started to feel the effects on your body after roughly 2 years of sitting. You don’t walk around during the day as much, now that your parking lot is your own hallway and the coworker you need to catch up with is […]

As we’re all still determining the “new normal,” many workers have returned to the office in a hybrid model. Workers are opting to go into the office a few days of the week or month, while working from home the other days. Because of this arrangement, companies are replacing dedicated workstations with open desks and […]

When conducting an ergonomics assessment, collecting accurate and adequate data from a workstation is critical. Data collection consists of gathering measurements relating to the tasks being performed. These measurements will support in developing an effective ergonomics-driven improvement plan to reduce musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk. Knowing what data to collect prior to conducting your assessment can […]