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The digitization of services is now commonplace in the EHS market. EHS service providers are utilizing technology to provide faster, more efficient, and better-quality deliverables to their customers. Traditionally, ergonomics assessments had to be completed in person and by an expert in order to provide high-quality, thorough results. However, with mobile technology literally in everyone’s pocket, completing an […]

The demand for brighter, more energy efficient lighting has driven innovations to develop substitutes for incandescent sources. One of these substitutes are light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which are now widely used in commercial and domestic applications, such as computer and mobile devices. There has been some concern over blue light emission from these devices, particularly since […]

Virtual reality (VR) technology used to be something that you would only see in movies (I’m picturing the virtual combat scene from The Matrix (1999) between Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne). With the advent of VR for video game consoles, it is becoming accessible to everyone in their homes. The first time I used the […]

In the series Ergo U: Ergonomics Research Notes from the Field, VelocityEHS Director of Research and Ergonomics Engineer Blake McGowan meets with ergonomics researchers from leading universities and associations across the country to share their latest findings. Field notes Recently, Blake met with Dr. Robert Radwin, the Duane H. and Dorothy M. Bluemke Professor, from […]

The number of older workers in the United States workforce continues to grow. Perhaps you are, or soon will be, part of this crowd. As we age, our capabilities change. In order to continue performing at our best, we may need to make changes in our workplace. One of the first physical changes you may […]

Office workers around the world spend many hours each week working at a computer, typing and clicking in much the same way it’s always been done. The computer-keyboard-mouse setup is universal, and, unfortunately, so is the discomfort that can accompany it. The good news is that there are small changes you can implement that can […]

Happy New Year! A new year often brings new goals and resolutions. Is one of your goals this year to roll out an office ergonomics process within your company? If so, here are four things that you should consider before launch: 1.Define the scope of your process. We generally see two approaches to rolling out […]

For a limited time, VelocityEHS is providing disaster relief organizations, emergency responders and local businesses affected by the wildfires in Australia and earthquakes in Puerto Rico access to our VelocityEHS safety data sheet (SDS) library at no cost. All customers and non-customers in these regions can visit www.ehs.com/disaster and search through the millions of safety sheets […]

On September 30, OSHA published a final rule representing the latest revisions to its evolving Beryllium Standard. The rule, which is effective immediately, retains the ancillary provisions of OSHA’s beryllium standards for construction and shipyards while setting new compliance deadlines and maintaining current exposure limits for beryllium. If you’re in the construction or shipyard industries, this final […]

As one of the main pillars of OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard, employee training is a critical part of your company’s workplace safety and regulatory compliance. Yet, HazCom training is also one of the most commonly overlooked elements of safety programs, as many employers struggle to make it effective, engaging, and relevant. In our article […]