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Agentic AI in EHS: Why and When Human Oversight Is Needed
By Phil Molé, MPH In Part One of our blog series on agentic AI, we introduced the concept of AI agents and discussed some of the things they can do. The goal now is to discuss what they should do, and what they shouldn’t do. In what follows, you’ll learn why AI agents are not […]
In Case You Missed It: VelocityEHS Q2 Webinar & AI Coffee Chat Recap
By Phil Molé, MPH Are we done with another quarter of virtual events already? Time flies. Throughout Q2, we hosted a variety of events designed to help EHS professionals stay ahead of regulatory changes, explore emerging technologies, and enhance their safety programs. Covering topics such as OSHA HazCom updates, AI, safety, incident management, ergonomics, contractor […]
EHS in Transition | Part 3: What Proactive Safety Looks Like: Lessons from Real-World EHS Benchmark Data
By Phil Molé, MPH Welcome to the third and final part of our blog series on EHS in Transition, based on the 2026 EHS 360 Benchmark Report. In Part 1 of this series, we explored the promises (and pain points) that EHS professionals are facing during this era. You learned that EHS professionals are optimistic […]
When Risk Gets Lost in Translation: Standardizing Risk Assessment Across Multilingual Workforces
For EHS and Operational Risk leaders, standardizing risk assessment processes is only half the battle. The greater challenge is ensuring those processes are applied consistently across every facility, every team, and every worker for a standardized view of risk. Without this consistency, it becomes difficult to compare risk across sites, identify trends, share best practices, […]
Why ISO 27001 Matters When Choosing an EHS Software Partner
by Phil Molé, MPH As EHS software becomes more connected, data-driven, and AI-enabled, information security is no longer just an IT concern. It’s a business-critical requirement. EHS platforms now manage everything from incident investigations and contractor records to ergonomics assessments, worker health data, and operational risk insights. In many cases, that includes personally identifiable information […]
QR Codes for Incident Management: Expanding Safety Reporting for All.
How QR Codes for Incident Management Expand Access, Increase Visibility, and Empower Organizations to Act Faster Across virtually every industry, frontline employees, contractors, and temporary workers are elevated risk for occupational injury and illness, yet they are often the least connected to incident reporting systems. For example, a contractor notices a hazard, but they don’t […]
EHS in Transition | Part 2: How Organizations are Leveraging Technology and AI to Navigate Challenges
By Phil Molé, MPH Welcome to Part 2, highlighting EHS in an era of transition and featuring findings from the 2026 EHS 360 Benchmark Report. In Part 1 of this series, you learned that EHS professionals are increasingly optimistic about the future of EHS within their organizations. At the same time, they’re facing rising stress […]
The Problem of Incident Underreporting and How to fix it
A Key Source of Incident Underreporting Is Accessibility of Reporting Systems. Safety programs rely on data to inform sound decisions and make tough calls. But what happens when that data is incomplete? Or isn’t captured at all? For many organizations, one of the biggest challenges to effective incident management is getting a full and accurate […]
EHS in Transition | Part 1: Optimism Amidst Volatility and Rising Expectations
By Phil Molé, MPH Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) has entered a period of transition. For years, EHS was often viewed primarily as a compliance-driven function focused on inspections, audits, and keeping organizations aligned with regulatory requirements. Today, that role is evolving rapidly, and expectations are changing along with them. Organizations increasingly expect EHS teams […]
The Low Cost of a Safe Day: Rethinking EHS Costs/Benefit Analysis in an Era of Transition
by Phil Molé, MPH Respondents in our surveys report that EHS is becoming more strategic in their organization, more connected to risk management, operational performance, and even business continuity. But interestingly, as that shift happens, some safety professionals have become uncomfortable talking about mundane things like costs, almost as though putting a financial lens on […]