Operational Risk
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VelocityEHS Virtual Course on Bowtie Analysis Helps Attendees Manage Operational Risks
Chicago (January 16, 2023) VelocityEHS, the global leader in enterprise EHS & ESG software solutions, today announced the 2023 schedule for its operational risk management training course, Introduction to Bowtie Analysis. Hosted with its training partner Safety Solutions, this 8-hour virtual training program, conducted over two afternoon sessions, offers attendees hands-on experience creating and using […]
Using AI to Assess Risk and Solve Problems in Manufacturing – On-Demand Webinar Q&A
Our recent ergonomics webinar, Using AI to Assess Risk and Solve Problems in Manufacturing, presented by VelocityEHS board-certified ergonomists Rick Barker and Blake McGowan, discussed the seismic transition in the manufacturing industry from Industry 4.0 (technology-driven) to Industry 5.0, which is focused on value-driven technology. The technology that will be valuable in Industry 5.0 […]
Now is the Time to Transition from Spreadsheets to an IH Software Solution
By Greg Duncan, ASP, MELP For decades, EHS and industrial hygiene professionals have turned to spreadsheets for the data collection, analysis and reporting needed to manage their industrial hygiene (IH) programs. Short of building a custom enterprise IH program management software system from the ground-up, spreadsheets were really the only practical and readily available option […]
Overview of Risk Management 101 Webinar Series
VelocityEHS recently held a three-part webinar series focusing on Risk Management 101, designed to introduce EHS professionals to the concepts, tools, and best practices for establishing and maintaining an effective risk management program, across several industries. VelocityEHS experts, Dana Garber, Senior Solutions Strategist, and Phil Molé, EHS, ESG & Sustainability expert, hosted this three part […]
ESG Virtual Conference Session Summary: SEC Disclosure Requirements & The Role of Carbon Management Software
Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become the new standard for business excellence. To help businesses capitalize on ESG opportunities and develop effective ESG programs, VelocityEHS hosted a Virtual ESG Conference earlier this month to educate businesses and EHS professionals on a variety of ESG management topics and best practices. Among our Virtual ESG Conference […]
Contractor Management and Permit-to-Work Made Easy Webinar Summary
Our recent webinar, “Contractor Management and Permit-to-Work Made Easy” shared the benefits William Grant & Sons, a UK-based distiller that is a leader in the international spirits industry, has seen after implementing VelocityEHS Contractor Safety & Permit to Work. Enda Lynch, Safety, Health and Environment Advisor at their Irish Brands division, discussed with how the […]
2023 Updates to the Mexican Ergonomics Standard
The Official Mexican Norm NOM-036-1-STPS-2018, Ergonomics Risk Factors at Work – Identification, Analysis, Prevention and Control, Part 1: Manual Material Handling recently had an update to provide better guidance on keeping employees safe from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) when performing manual material handling (MMH) tasks. This ruling will come into effect on January 4th, 2023, and […]
Why Manufacturers Should Implement a Control of Work (CoW) System
Historically speaking, workers in the manufacturing industries are at higher risk for work-related injuries and illnesses than workers in other industries. In 2020, the manufacturing industry ranked fourth highest in non-fatal recordable injury and illness rates, with 3.1 cases per 100 full-time employees (FTE) compared to the average rate of 2.7 cases per 100 FTE […]
