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AI Hands & Wrists Assessment: A Look into the Future of Hand and Wrist MSD Risk Assessment
The High Cost of Hand and Wrist MSDs Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the hands and wrists remain one the most persistent and costly injury types in industrial work settings. One example is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is one of the most common MSDs, affecting 7.8% of industrial workers, noted in a large research study. […]
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 […]
Pharma Manufacturing Special Report: Optimizing Human Performance
Download the Special Report today! Your organization, like many, is managing quality, productivity and safety all at once, and some things are bound to slip through the cracks—like unmitigated risks for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Pharmaceutical health and safety teams are handling ergonomic risks in the laboratory, warehouse, plant floor, offices, and now, associates working from […]
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. […]
Navigating AI in EHS: Introducing the VelocityEHS AI Glossary & Learning Hub
AI is steadily becoming an essential tool for EHS professionals who are under increasing pressure to improve safety performance, enhance accuracy and efficiency of EHS tasks, and support more data-driven decisions. If you’re curious about AI but feel a little overwhelmed by all the technical jargon, often conflicting information, or half-baked promises of what AI […]
AI and EHS Use Cases: Job Safety Analysis
By Phil Molé, MPH Welcome to the latest installment in our AI and EHS blog series! Here’s a recap of what we’ve covered so far: Post one — we provided a general overview of the topic, introducing it to EHS pros curious to learn more about the ways AI can support their life’s work of keeping […]