Contractor Safety & Permit to Work
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VelocityEHS Revolutionizes Contractor Safety with AI-Driven Verification and Compliance Automation
CHICAGO (March 25, 2025) – VelocityEHS, the global leader in EHS & ESG software solutions, is excited to unveil an advanced AI-powered feature designed to streamline contractor safety management. This new capability automates contractor verification processes, reduces compliance risks, and significantly improves operational efficiency for organizations that manage contractors onsite. As part of its Contractor […]
Improving Job Safety Analysis Using Semi-Quantitative Risk Factors
By Greg Duncan, MELP, CSP, Sr. EHS & ESG Content Manager at VelocityEHS Job safety analysis (JSA) is one of the most widely relied-upon methods EHS professionals use to identify, assess, and control the hazards of job tasks. Job safety analysis is so valuable in performing this core occupational health and safety (OH&S) management function […]
Edinburgh Airport Reduced Contractor Administrative Time by 50%
Edinburgh Airport, Scotland’s busiest airport, has revolutionized its contractor management and permit processing systems to keep pace with its growing operations. Initially using a paper-based system, they transitioned to an electronic SharePoint solution before ultimately adopting VelocityEHS Control of Work. This new system was chosen for its simplicity, clear layout, and significant time-saving capabilities. It […]
Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport Reduced Contractor Administrative Time by 50% with Control of Work
Job Safety Analysis (JSA): The Essential OH&S Compliance Tool
In all my research and study of OSHA workplace standards over the years, I’ve yet to come across a specific requirement that employers must apply and document a job safety analysis (JSA) to comply with an OSHA standard. In fact, you don’t really see any references to JSAs within the text of OSHA’s volume of […]
Boston Scientific Cork Achieves ISO 45001 Certification with Innovative Permit Management
We are excited to share the success story recently published of Boston Scientific Cork. Boston Scientific, a leader in medical device manufacturing, has achieved ISO 45001 certification by transforming its permit and contractor management system. This milestone reflects the company’s dedication to safety and innovation amid rapid growth. In addition to this, Boston Scientific Cork […]
Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific Cork achieved ISO 45001 certification with the help of VelocityEHS Control of Work Solution transforming it permit and contractor management system. In addition it is a finalist in the Verdantix 2024 European EHS Innovation Awards.
The Importance of Control of Work on the Path to Maturity
It’s a common practice for companies to use contractors or temporary workers to complete projects, with some companies even having a constant stream of temporary workers coming on site. A 2020 Career Builder study found that the majority of employers in some industries, such as information technology and manufacturing, planned to hire temporary workers—75% and […]