Ergonomics

VelocityEHS Canada is thrilled to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers. The annual editorial competition is in its 5th year running and highlights the nation’s best workplaces and forward-thinking human resources policies. As one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers, VelocityEHS Canada was recognized for: Work Atmosphere Employees balance […]

Today, Health Canada published a number of highly-anticipated amendments to the Canadian Hazardous Product Regulations (HPR) in Canada Gazette II that will make it easier for hazardous product suppliers to protect confidential business information (CBI) when disclosing ingredients on safety data sheets (SDSs) for the hazardous products they manufacture and sell. Prescribed concentration ranges, as […]

In the early 1990s, a new market trend called “ethical consumerism” was just starting to lay its roots. Over the last two decades, consumers have increasingly sought and purchased products with labels such as “fair trade,” “green,” “locally sourced,” and “organic.” More recent market trends from Nielsen and Stanford University have confirmed that consumers value, […]

Chicago (March 21, 2018) — VelocityEHS, the global leader in cloud-based environment, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability solutions, will deliver a presentation at the 2018 Applied Ergonomics Conference that demonstrates how small ergonomic issues can “leak” away significant company resources. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) – including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and other sprains and strains – are common […]

Inside Tesla’s factory in Freemont, California, the ergonomics team is taking the bull by the horns by implementing an aggressive health and safety initiative. Laurie Shelby, Tesla’s Vice President of Environmental, Health, and Safety, stated in a blog post “We’re taking a proactive approach to safety, which means everything from focusing on ergonomics and having […]

Health Canada’s implementation of GHS will follow a series of phased-in WHMIS 2015 compliance deadlines scheduled to occur during 2018, with requirements for suppliers coming into force June 1, and those for employers becoming effective December 1. While there are numerous differences between each group’s requirements, one which may be a point of significant confusion […]

It is common for office workers to experience wrist and elbow pain from working long hours on a computer each day. The discomfort arises from frequently using a mouse with an awkward posture. To ensure your wrist remains in the “right” posture, follow this tip: Hold your arm out as if you are about to shake […]

It’s shaping up to be a big year for hazard communication in Canada. Health Canada’s alignment between GHS and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015) is scheduled for completion during 2018. The June 1 compliance deadline for suppliers is just around the corner, with deadlines for distributors and employers following shortly after. If […]

Laptops are rapidly replacing traditional computing stations in the workplace due to an increase in the number of remote workers and a heavier emphasis on mobility. However, with a more portable and compact computer comes a new set of ergonomics challenges; follow these four tips to help you address them Laptop users tend to position […]

As 2017 draws to a close, it’s a perfect time to recap OSHA and Health Canada’s regulatory activities regarding GHS, HazCom 2012 and WHMIS 2015 that have occurred this year. Let’s take a look back at what has happened, and paint a picture for the future of hazard communication.  OSHA’s Top 10 List – OSHA […]