Chemical Management

What are Musculoskeletal Disorders? Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries and disorders that affect the muscles, tendons, nerves, and ligaments. A common cause of MSDs is being exposed to risk factors for extended periods of time at work. Individuals working in poo rly designed jobs in almost any industry can be exposed to MSD risk factors […]

By Naomi German, Associate Industrial Hygiene Consultant Though it may not feel like it yet, spring is coming…eventually…which means that it’s almost time to clean out closets, organize those boxes you’ve been ignoring all year and do some good old-fashioned spring cleaning. One thing you may have seen recently is the oddly satisfying, aesthetically pleasing act […]

How do you manage industrial hygiene (IH)? How effective is your IH program, and how would it compare to other organizations? To help you establish a reliable reference point for evaluating the maturity of your own IH program, we’ve launched our new “Industrial Hygiene Program Benchmarking Study.” We surveyed 446 EHS and industrial hygiene (IH) […]

Many people might read the phrase “management of change,” and pretty quickly convince themselves that they understand what it means – managing any changes made. But, what does it mean to actually manage a change?  What is Management of Change?   Management of Change (MOC) is the principle of properly assessing, addressing and controlling the impacts […]

EHS programs are living things that evolve over time. The early stages of EHS management tend to be more reactive, compliance focused, and functions are less integrated. As your EHS management system grows, it ideally assumes a more proactive, risk-focused approach. Each stage in maturing your EHS program builds the foundation needed to address the […]

By Phil Molé, MPH It’s that time of year again! Employers covered by OSHA’s Recordkeeping Standard should already have their Form 300A signed and posted, and employers at establishments covered by electronic reporting requirements need to submit their 2022 300A data to OSHA by March 2. As the electronic reporting deadline approaches, it’s a good […]

Facilities subject to the requirements of Section 312 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) must complete and submit the Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Form, the Tier II Report, by March 1. However, many facility managers continue to have difficulties understanding their reporting obligations. To better help industry representatives maintain compliance, VelocityEHS […]

By Phil Molé, MPH 2023 is off to a quick start for new EHS regulations! Health Canada has just published a final rule to update its Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) to align with the seventh revised edition of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). In what follows, we’ll […]

Chicago (January 4, 2023) — VelocityEHS, the global leader in enterprise EHS & ESG software solutions, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the “Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023” report by the independent research firm, Verdantix. The report advises EHS software buyers that VelocityEHS should be shortlisted by “Enterprise and mid-market customers looking […]

A lot of people feel strain during the holidays—whether it’s mental, emotional or physical; from traveling to cooking or clearing away snow—and it can be very distracting while you’re trying to enjoy time with your family and friends. So, to ease any physical discomfort you may feel over the holidays, we’ve found a few products […]