Contractor Safety & Permit to Work
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High-stakes AI: Why unreliable AI decisions are too risky for high-hazard industries
As global regulations shift from voluntary AI ethics to enforceable safety laws, the risks of relying on “black box” AI in high-hazard industries are becoming unacceptable. In this piece, VelocityEHS machine learning scientist Pulkit Parikh explains that protecting workers now depends on AI systems built with transparency, auditability, and human-in-the-loop design, ensuring decisions are reliable, […]
Independent Research Firm Names VelocityEHS as a Leader in AI-Enabled EHS Software
Case Study Details the Company’s Human-Led, Risk-Aligned AI Strategy Across Five Critical Domains CHICAGO, IL [March 17] – VelocityEHS®, a global leader in EHS software and a pioneer in practical AI for workplace safety, today announced the publication of a new case study by analyst firm Verdantix. The report, The VelocityEHS AI Roadmap: Strategy and […]
Getting Ahead of Regulatory Shifts in 2026
EHS compliance in 2026 demands more than policy updates and periodic audits. Regulators worldwide are increasing enforcement, expanding reporting requirements, and raising expectations for documentation. For EHS and Sustainability leaders, the question is no longer whether regulations will change. It’s how prepared your organization is to adapt when they do. That’s why we created the […]
Preventing Serious Harm In Construction: How AI is Advancing Contractor Safety Management
Construction remains one of the highest-risk industries, with complex contractor arrangements and hazards increasing the potential for serious injuries and fatalities. Effective contractor safety management is critical to ensuring proper qualifications, hazard identification, and coordinated oversight across worksites. As AI becomes more integrated into contractor safety systems, organizations now have powerful new tools to proactively […]
2026 EHS Compliance Priorities: What Employers Need to Know
By Greg Duncan, MELP, CSP As EHS compliance requirements expand, this year is shaping up to be critical in regulatory enforcement. From heat illness prevention to PFAS reporting, workplace violence prevention, ergonomics, and PPE fit standards, regulators are signaling clear priorities. The 2026 EHS Compliance Priorities Checklist from VelocityEHS helps employers understand what’s coming and what actions […]
Moving To Electronic Documentation System White Paper
Download the white paper to see what using a paper-based system is costing your company.
20 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Software Vendor
Optimizing Your EHS Programs begins with the right partner. Evaluating EHS vendors and comparing EHS software is a unique journey for your company that shows your commitment to the safety and wellbeing of your workforce. As you look to optimize your EHS programs, you have to keep in mind both product functionality and the type […]
You Don’t Need to Be an Expert to Use JSAs Like One
By Phil Molé, MPH Most EHS professionals have heard of job safety analysis (JSA) and know that they’re important tools for preventing injuries. Even so, many EHS pros also report uncertainty about the quality of their JSAs, citing gaps in information within the JSAs and limited actual use of the JSAs for managing safety. […]