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by Michael Hoonhorst, CPE Many safety and facility engineers think that when designing workstations, we should design for the “average” person.  First of all, the “average” person does not exist.  There are many different dimensions of humans.  For instance, someone might be average height, but have a reach distance that is less than average.  So […]

by J’ai Watson, AEP An office employee typically spends more time sitting in his office chair than he spends sleeping in his cozy bed each night.  So why are we not more focused on purchasing office chairs that improve comfort, support, and productivity in the office?  The simple answer is…chairs are expensive.  A high-quality office […]

by Jennie Gober, CPE If you’re an “Ergo Nerd” like myself and the rest of us here at VelocityEHS, you’ve probably noticed everyday items that are poorly designed.  (My colleagues Lauren and Christy recently posted about their own experiences with poorly designed bank drive-throughs and fuel gauges.)  I have a similar design pet peeve:  handles.  […]

Used many years ago in soaps, sodium hydroxide – also known as lye – is still a widely used chemical today. Its uses range from food processing to petroleum refining, but it can be a very dangerous chemical. Here we’ll examine its usual uses, and the specific properties that make sodium hydroxide a threat to […]

Humantech (now VelocityEHS Ergonomics) ergonomist, Jennie Gober, spoke at the 2014 Michigan Safety Conference this week on how to effectively manage ergonomics using technology. In this video, Jennie shares six ways to move your ergonomics process from reactive to proactive by working smarter, not harder. In summary, here are the six ways: 1. Force measurement […]

Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) Safety Information It whitens your whites, cleans your floors and acts as a great sanitizer. But bleach, (also known as its chemical name, sodium hypochlorite) can be quite hazardous when not handled properly. What Is Bleach AKA Sodium Hypochlorite? Sodium hypochlorite is a green/yellow liquid that smells like chlorine. It is a […]

Delivery drivers are a very important part of everyone’s lives.  When was the last time you had a package delivered, your yard serviced, or purchased something from a store?  Goods are moved all over the world every day.  Along with these jobs come a lot of manual material handling (MMH) and other workplace risks.  Here […]

Latex Painting Safety Tips As we continue our too-fast cruise through fall, house painting is the focus for many homeowners, particularly for those looking to place their home for sale during the robust upcoming winter market. Whether you are painting your home yourself or are a house painting contractor, we at VelocityEHS would like to […]

Today OSHA unveiled the Top 10 OSHA violations of 2013 at this year’s National Safety Council Congress and Expo in Chicago. Sponsored by Safety+Health magazine and The top ten list presentation drew a big crowd of attendees in the Expo hall. Most hazards carried over from the 2012 list, with a couple gaining ground and […]