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OSHA Renews Their National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Amputations
By Phil Molé, MPH OSHA has recently revised and renewed it’s NEP on amputations in the manufacturing sector. In fact, OSHA’s latest Amputation NEP is now in effect and actively being used to target inspections. If you’re in an industry sector targeted under OSHA amputations NEP, you’ll need to make sure you’re prepared for a […]
Job Safety Analysis (JSA): The Essential Occupational Health and Safety Management Tool
At the heart of every occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulation and management system standard is the goal of identifying and controlling workplace hazards. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is one of the most valuable and essential tools for achieving this goal, providing safety professionals with a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling job hazards […]
VelocityEHS Named a G2 Summer 2025 Leader Across Four Key EHS Software Categories
CHICAGO June 25, 2025 – VelocityEHS®, the global leader in EHS & ESG software solutions, today announced its recognition as a Leader across four major categories in the G2 Summer 2025 Grid Reports, including: “These recognitions—rooted in user satisfaction and market presence—further cement the VelocityEHS Accelerate® Platform as the top choice for organizations seeking scalable, […]
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 […]
Why You Need The Accelerate® Platform Infographic
Download our new infographic to learn how our VelocityEHS Accelerate (R) Platform gives you the support you and your people need (and deserve!) for management of industrial ergonomics, hazardous chemicals, operational risk, and safety.