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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 […]
OSHA Recordkeeping Deadlines are Almost Here: Are You Ready?
OSHA Recordkeeping deadlines are quickly approaching. By February 1, employers in the U.S. covered by the rule are required to prepare, certify and post a signed hard copy of their Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300A) in a location accessible to employees to view. Employers at some establishments will also need to submit […]
Workplace Safety in 2024: Trends, Challenges, and the Future
Workplace safety remains a top priority for organizations across industries in 2024. In an environment marked by a constrained labor market and increasing expectations from both employees and regulators, companies are making significant strides to reduce accidents, minimize associated costs, and enhance their safety cultures. Earlier this year, we conducted a State of the Market […]
Five Steps To Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders In The Chemical Industry Ebook
Download this eBook now to learn how to effectively prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the chemical industry.
EHS Regulatory Recap & Ways to Stay Compliant Using an ISO Approach to EHS Management: Velocity + STP Post Webinar Highlights
VelocityEHS recently hosted the webinar “Regulatory Recap & Ways to Stay Compliant Using an ISO Approach to EHS Management,” presented by VelocityEHS Senior EHS & ESG Content Manager Greg Duncan, MELP, CSP and STP ComplianceEHS Director of Partnerships Shannon Major, BES(Hons), EP (CEA). Key themes and highlights from the discussion included: What are the Relevant […]
Improving Your Perception of Safety Risks (Or, “Why There Might Be a Bear in Your Car!”)
By Phil Molé, MPH Vehicle owners in Winston, Connecticut got quite a surprise when they returned to their car the morning of July 15, 2024. They heard the horn blaring and the radio blasting and saw a full-grown black bear and a cub trapped inside the car. The owners contacted state environmental conservation officials, who […]
If You Think Management of Change Processes Take a Lot…Try Disaster Response
Changes occurring within an organization’s operations are inevitable, and it’s imperative that the crucial process of Management of Change (MOC) procedures be completed to assess and address the risks or unintended consequences that stem from changes made. MOC is a systematic method for identifying and controlling safety, health and environmental risks associated with planned […]