Ergonomics
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Are You Ready for the GHS Revision 7 Changes?
OSHA recently indicated its intent to update the current HazCom 2012 Standard – which is aligned with GHS Revision 3 – to align it with the United Nation’s most recent edition, GHS Revision 7. The UN allows nations and agencies the flexibility to pick and choose which elements of the GHS to adopt. While specifics […]
Is Your Ergonomics Approach Smart? Part One
Ergonomics is about improving the lives of the working population, reducing incident costs, staying compliant and, as a result, improving productivity and quality. The push for smart technology and real-time data, from companies in every industry, continues at a fast pace. Business leaders predict future outcomes and make decisions based on what is happening right […]
Lessons from Tianjin: The Disastrous Consequences of Improper Hazardous Chemical Storage
This week marks the third anniversary of the deadly explosions in Tianjin, China. A total of 173 people, including at least 80 firefighters, were killed and nearly 800 others injured when two blasts ripped through a warehouse that was improperly storing hazardous chemicals. As a small fire erupted in the facility, first responders doused the […]
New OSHA HazCom Letter of Interpretation Clarifies Use of Ingredient Concentration Ranges, Trade Secrets and Hazard Classes on SDSs
This month, OSHA formally issued a letter of interpretation (LOI) clarifying its requirements under the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard for manufacturers who wish to use ingredient concentration ranges to protect proprietary chemical information as trade secrets on their chemical safety data sheets (SDSs). The OSHA LOI was in direct response to questions originally submitted by […]
VelocityEHS Acquires Humantech to Offer Best-In-Class Ergonomics Software
Chicago (July 12, 2018) — VelocityEHS, the global leader in cloud-based environment, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability solutions, announced today it has acquired Humantech, providers of the only comprehensive SaaS ergonomics solution for any workplace environment. The acquisition allows VelocityEHS to address a broader range of ergonomic risks, in particular for industrial and material-handling jobs, […]
Interactive Ergonomics Activities to Engage Your Team
There are many benefits to implementing an ergonomics process, including productivity increases, improved product quality, and a reduced incidence rate of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). However, one of the largest benefits is often overlooked: employee engagement. To ensure you’re engaging your employees right off the bat, consider implementing these hands-on activities. You’ll have your team ergo-aware […]
Take the Pain out of OSHA Inspections with Our New Inspection Prep Checklist
VelocityEHS, the global leader in cloud-based environment, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability solutions has launched a new OSHA Inspection Preparation Checklist to help employers stay in compliance and minimize their liability in the event of OSHA inspections. The new checklist features a detailed list of the policies, procedures and personnel that employers should have in […]
WHMIS 2015 / GHS Deadline for Canadian Hazardous Product Manufacturers and Importers is Here!
The June 1, 2018 deadline for Canadian hazardous product manufacturers and importers to comply with WHMIS 2015 has arrived! Beginning today, hazardous product manufacturers and importers are required to ensure that their products are classified in accordance with the GHS-aligned hazard classification criteria established in Canada’s Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR), and that hazardous product shipments […]
Manual Material Handling Solution: DeStuff-IT
A common problem many of my clients face is manually loading and unloading floor-loaded boxes from a trailer. Typically, one to two operators are required to palletize them in the trailer (a standard ceiling height usually exceeds 8-feet tall), and one operator is required to remove the pallet with a forklift. Handling boxes with various […]
Reducing Office Ergonomic Risks Sometimes Requires a Personal Touch
Cloud-based ergonomics training and self-assessment software has been shown to help employees resolve more than 70% of ergonomic issues independently, without the need for intervention by an ergonomics professional. This impressive success rate is largely due to the fact that cloud-based ergonomics software makes it possible to provide employees with on-demand access to highly engaging, […]