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Forever Chemicals, Real Consequences: What You Need To Know About Per- & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas)
Curious about ‘forever chemicals’? Download our infographic to learn more.
Key Insights from OSHA 2024 Injury and Illness Data
By Phil Molé, MPH OSHA recently shared its latest dataset of employer injury and illness records, containing statistics electronically submitted to OSHA via the Injury Tracking Application (ITA). The most recent data, for reporting year 2024, includes important information about numbers of overall occupational injuries and illnesses, as well as data on more severe incidents […]
What is Mixed Authentication in EHS Software? Why Does it Matter?
By Phil Molé, MPH The term “mixed authentication” in the context of EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) software refers to the availability of multiple methods of user authentication to access the software platform. While login and authentication may not be the first features companies consider when evaluating EHS software, it’s an important factor that can […]
AI for Contractor Safety: How VelocityEHS is Enhancing Compliance and Leading the Industry
VelocityEHS is once again raising the bar for contractor safety, control of work, and permit-to-work management with all new AI-driven contractor compliance and verification capabilities, part of the VelocityEHS Contractor Safety solution. Contractor safety is a top priority for EHS professionals across virtually every industry as employment of contingent workers including contractors and temporary workers […]
Leveraging JSAs to Address Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace
By Phil Molé, MPH A growing number of safety professionals now agree that addressing psychosocial risks is essential for safeguarding employees’ mental health and overall well-being. Our recent webinar provided some background on psychosocial risks and the ways you can use the time-tested risk management tool of job safety analysis (JSA) to address them and […]
Top Five Reasons to Invest in EHS Software
By Phil Molé, MPH Are you interested in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) software? You’ve come to the right place! Investing in EHS software delivers significant capabilities and benefits that enhance compliance, safety, and operational efficiency. Here are the top five reasons to consider implementing EHS software at your organization. 1. EHS Software Can Help […]
A Refresher on the 2024 HazCom Final Rule
By Phil Molé, MPH Understanding OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard and its alignment with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is crucial for businesses handling hazardous chemicals, especially because the compliance timeline for OSHA’s 2024 HazCom final rule has already started. The final rule aligns HazCom with Revision 7 (and select elements of Revision 8) of […]
Last Call: Tier II Reporting Deadline is Almost Here: Are You Prepared?
This is your last and quick reminder—the deadline for submitting the EPA’s Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Form (Tier II) is fast approaching. Businesses must submit their Tier II reports by March 1, 2025, covering chemicals stored in 2024. For all the details, read this more detailed blog post or watch our webinar, where we […]
The Invaluable Accuracy of 3D Motion Capture in Ergonomics Assessments
By Phil Molé, MPH Ergonomics is experiencing a significant shift, thanks in large part to 3D motion capture technology. In the past, manual musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk assessments and their results were riddled with human error and inconsistent, subjective judgments, and inefficiencies in the process. Advancements were made in 2017, when Humantech Inc and Kinetica […]
The March 1st Tier II Reporting Deadline is Almost Here: Are You Ready?
By Phil Molé, MPH Can it be that there’s yet another regulatory reporting deadline approaching? There is, and this time it’s for completion and submission of EPA’s Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Form (Tier II). If you haven’t already started reviewing last year’s chemical storage data to determine applicability, and if obligated, haven’t already started […]