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We were excited to have such a great turnout at this week’s webinar on manual material handling solutions. Here are the answers to the questions we didn’t get to during the live event. Q: Can you address the use of back support belts. Do these products improve an employee’s ability to handle materials safely? A: […]

Through millions of years of evolution, an innate understanding of the language of color has adapted humanity for survival—recognizing toxic foods, predators, and dangerous signals of all kinds. This instinct is subconscious and can affect the perception of our surroundings. Whether it is a meeting room, office, or lounge, the color of the environment can […]

During The Short Conference on May 21, Dave Risi, director of industrial hygiene solutions, will discuss a simplified method to build and manage an effective industrial hygiene (IH) program. The session, “Simplifying Industrial Hygiene: Breaking Down the Silos” will take place from 1:30 – 2:30 PM EDT and will offer CEU credits for registered attendees […]

“Restarting Work: Optimizing Human Performance” will be held on May 21, 2020 from 10 – 11 AM EDT. Working on an assembly line or in other industrial environments can be physically demanding, and maintaining employee health, safety, and performance includes staying in shape. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 work restrictions, many workers have spent weeks or even months away from work or are working reduced hours. Over time, reduced physical activity can lead to “physical deconditioning” resulting in reduced muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, physical endurance and range […]

These are challenging times. Luckily, EHS professionals are used to changing directions in the moment, and have the agility to balance risk and productivity while responding to new challenges. Here at VelocityEHS, we celebrate the safety commitment of EHS professionals like you, and we want to remind you, now more than ever, that we’re in […]

Last week, Health Canada issued an interim enforcement policy for workplaces covered under Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). The interim policy provides exemptions for a number of safety data sheet (SDS) and supplier label requirements established under the Hazardous Products Act (HPA), Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) and Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (HMIRA). […]

When companies re-start operations, leadership must consider the physical deconditioning of workers.  It is important to investigate ways to reintegrate employees into standard work without increasing musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk and without impacting manufacturing production and product quality. Tips for Workers When Restarting Work Here are some ways to reduce physical stress on workers when […]

VelocityEHS customers serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 response — including hospitals, health care facilities, fire depts and other emergency responders — can now access VelocityEHS’ Respirator Fit Test product at zero cost. For six months, eligible customers will be able to access the full-featured product, which includes links to COVID-specific educational videos […]

Working on an assembly line can be a physically demanding job. Due to COVID-19 work restrictions, some employees may have spent the last few weeks either not working or working reduced hours. Leadership must consider the possibility of physical deconditioning as employees prepare to restart work as it can increase musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk and reduce […]

If you’re like me, you were completely unprepared to work from home (for an extended period of time) when COVID-19 interrupted our lives. I had just moved into my downtown Chicago apartment, with not even a table and chairs, when I was told to work from home. For the first two weeks, I worked from […]