Safety

On March 31, OSHA published the latest injury and illness summary data collected from select establishments subject to electronic reporting requirements under the Recordkeeping Standard. This data for reporting year 2022 joins other data recently issued by the Department of Labor, including Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data for 2021 released in late 2022, as […]

The upcoming VelocityEHS Accelerate User Conference (Tuesday, May 16 – Thursday, May 18) has so much valuable content that on Tuesday afternoon, we’re holding three 15-minute Flash Sessions, one right after the other, led by our partners, STP ComplianceEHS, Fit For Work and J.S.Held, LLC.    Read this post to learn more about our partners […]

EHS & ESG Thought Leadership and Insights from VelocityEHS Experts The fourth issue of Ignite Magazine focuses on “Accelerating the Maturity Curve,” offering expert insights and resources to help you mature your organization’s EHS and ESG programs. Inside, you’ll find topics such as: How ESG Maturity Helps You Maintain EHS Compliance in Challenging Times Safety […]

Phil Molé, ESG & EHS expert with VelocityEHS, recently wrote a blog, “Why Should ESG Matter to Me? Part One: EHS and Safety Managers.” In this blog he goes into detail about the important connections between safety management and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and why it should matter to EHS and Safety Managers. And […]

We recently hosted a webinar on the important topic of Integrating Psychosocial Risk Management with Process Hazard Analyses, presented by Dana Garber, VelocityEHS Senior Product Manager of Risk Management. This session broke down the big picture ideas of this concept, sharing: What Are Psychosocial Risks?  Psychosocial risks are the organizational, management, and interpersonal aspects of […]

One of the biggest pain points when it comes to control of work for contractors and temporary workers is the amount of administrative work to verify that contractors coming on-site meet our stringent safety standards. From submitting required documentation and pre-qualification responses to completing worksite training and induction, it can take days, even weeks’ worth […]

Tracking the many safety and environmental compliance obligations related to widely applicable regulations is already a heavy responsibility for EHS professionals, so how can you get to working on the bigger picture—including gaining ESG maturity?   To move beyond compliance, you must develop programs and management systems that establish leading indicators and embed EHS into existing […]

The pressure to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) throughout the organization continues to grow. Whether you’re an EHS or sustainability professional, ESG should be on your radar if it’s not already. Why is ESG important? It’s important because it’s a framework that considers impacts on communities and the environment alongside financial considerations in the […]

What are Musculoskeletal Disorders? Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries and disorders that affect the muscles, tendons, nerves, and ligaments. A common cause of MSDs is being exposed to risk factors for extended periods of time at work. Individuals working in poo rly designed jobs in almost any industry can be exposed to MSD risk factors […]

By Naomi German, Associate Industrial Hygiene Consultant Though it may not feel like it yet, spring is coming…eventually…which means that it’s almost time to clean out closets, organize those boxes you’ve been ignoring all year and do some good old-fashioned spring cleaning. One thing you may have seen recently is the oddly satisfying, aesthetically pleasing act […]