Operational Risk
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Understanding Minnesota’s Ergonomics Statute 182.677
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most prevalent and costly safety and health issues in workplaces today. Beyond the financial ramifications of failing to address MSD risk in the workplace, the toll it takes on productivity, employee injury recovery time and employee well-being cannot be understated. To address this concern in their state, […]
Kickstart Your ESG Program Through Environmental Compliance
Many companies around the world are required by laws and regulatory requirements, including those in their operating permits, to track and report on their waste management and environmental impacts to air and water. The act of identifying and managing these regulatory requirements is known as environmental compliance. If you’re an environmental, health, and safety (EHS) […]
How VelocityEHS and Fit For Work Are Revolutionizing Workplace Safety
Combining User-Friendly Tech with a Human Approach Liberty Mutual started publishing the Workplace Safety Index in 2000. This survey of workplace injuries has consistently identified overexertion as the leading cause of injury across all industry types. Overexertion injuries result from activities such as lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, or throwing items. Awkward working postures, such as […]
It Only Takes a Few Minutes to Get Accurate MSD Risk Assessment Results
By Kelly Wernette-Leff, MS, AT, ATC Employees in the industrial and manufacturing industries today are expected to easily handle the fast-paced and demanding work while balancing a safety-first mindset. Truthfully, that’s a big ask of employees as they work a busy shift, and many employees end up developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) from repetitive tasks, awkward […]
ESG Virtual Conference Panel Discussion Summary: Green Chemistry and How it Fits into ESG
We opened the recent VelocityEHS ESG Virtual Conference with an expert discussion on green chemistry, a strategy that many EHS professionals are still looking for clarity and guidance on. In the session of Green Chemistry and How It Fits into ESG, three of our own VelocityEHS subject matter experts joined forces to share insights and […]
Hazard Id & Observation, Task Hazard Assessment (THA), & Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Download this guide to learn the who, what, when, where, why, and how of these three essential workplace hazard and risk assessment tools.
VelocityEHS Repeats as a Leader in New Process Safety Management Green Quadrant Report
Analyst Report highlights Velocity’s investment in artificial intelligence & machine learning, as well as strengths in chemical management, management of change, incident and risk management. Chicago (November 20, 2023) – VelocityEHS®, the global leader in enterprise EHS & ESG software solutions, announced that it has once again been named a Leader by the London-based independent […]
Kickstart Your ESG Program Through Operational Risk
There are so many possible workplace hazards to assess, analyze, identify, and get controls in place for, both physical to psychological risks, that having the systematic approach of an operational risk management program is essential. With an operational risk management program, you’re better positioned to identify workplace hazards and get controls in place to mitigate […]
What Is Management Of Change? Infographic
Download this infographic to better understand Management of Change and how to master it at your organization.
A Recap of OSHA’s Recent National Emphasis Programs (NEPs)
By Phil Molé, MPH OSHA’s been busy over the last couple of years, and most discussion of their activity has focused on their rulemaking. But OSHA’s mission encompasses enforcement as well as regulatory action, and National Emphasis Programs (NEPs) comprise an important part of their strategy to plan and conduct enforcement inspections. OSHA has also […]