Ergonomics

By Phil Molé, MPH Understanding OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard and its alignment with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is crucial for businesses handling hazardous chemicals, especially because the compliance timeline for OSHA’s 2024 HazCom final rule has already started. The final rule aligns HazCom with Revision 7 (and select elements of Revision 8) of […]

By Phil Molé, MPH Ergonomics is experiencing a significant shift, thanks in large part to 3D motion capture technology. In the past, manual musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk assessments and their results were riddled with human error and inconsistent, subjective judgments, and inefficiencies in the process. Advancements were made in 2017, when Humantech Inc and Kinetica […]

By Phil Molé, MPH Can it be that there’s yet another regulatory reporting deadline approaching? There is, and this time it’s for completion and submission of EPA’s Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Form (Tier II). If you haven’t already started reviewing last year’s chemical storage data to determine applicability, and if obligated, haven’t already started […]

OSHA Recordkeeping deadlines are quickly approaching. By February 1, employers in the U.S. covered by the rule are required to prepare, certify and post a signed hard copy of their Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300A) in a location accessible to employees to view. Employers at some establishments will also need to submit […]

Chicago (Jan. 14, 2025) – VelocityEHS®, the global leader in EHS & ESG software solutions, announces a strategic partnership with Sandalwood Engineering and Ergonomics, a leading professional services firm specializing in quantifying risk and driving solutions to improve workplace safety, employee health, and productivity.  This collaboration will provide VelocityEHS customers with access to domestic and […]

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Design ergonomics, or product ergonomics, refers to the application of ergonomics principles from the initial stages of product development. The main goal of design ergonomics is to develop end products that are intuitive, safe, efficient, and comfortable for users— whether that end product is a cellphone, tv remote, machine control panel or equipment like lift […]

Download this eBook now to learn how to effectively prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the food and beverage industry.

Download this eBook now to learn how to effectively prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the chemical industry.

Download this eBook now to learn the critical elements needed to tackle musculoskeletal disorder risk in your pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.