Safety

COSHH, or Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, is a set of regulations under the U.K.’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to protect workers from health hazards when working with specific substances and materials. COSHH includes a Risk Assessment component that, while a regulatory compliance requirement for some, is increasingly becoming a best practice around […]

As COVID-19 continues to sweep across the world infecting millions of people, the stress of contracting the virus combined with continued social distancing and isolation, working from home while caring for family members or assisting school-aged children with remote learning, or a job loss or reduced income, can all lead to burnout. The burden is […]

It’s important to target ergonomics improvements based on the hierarchy of controls. But if you’re on the plant floor and the direct cause of an issue is related to product design, it can be difficult to implement an elimination control without access to the design team. In some cases, an engineering or administrative control at […]

Did you miss our session at the Wisconsin Safety Council’s virtual conference last week? Here are some key takeaways. The session, “GHS/HazCom: The Game – Can You Pass the Compliance Test in 2020?”, launched during the conference on September 1. Greg Duncan, an EHS & Sustainability Expert for VelocityEHS, provided attendees with an interactive experience […]

Attendees at the Wisconsin Safety Council’s 78th Annual Conference can test their knowledge of OSHA HazCom compliance during our virtual session “GHS/HazCom: The Game – Can You Pass the Compliance Test in 2020?”. Join VelocityEHS’ very own EHS & Sustainability Expert, Greg Duncan, as he leads you through a series of engaging interactive games designed to enhance your knowledge of OSHA’s HazCom Standard and workplace chemical safety best practices.   With the HazCom Standard continuing to rank number two on OSHA’s Top 10 List of Most Frequently Cited Standards for the past seven years running, it is as important as ever for employers […]

Hurricane Laura has already caused significant damage to the Gulf Coast area, including a fire and release of chlorine gas near Lake Charles, Louisiana. Read on to learn more about the chemical hazards posed by the storm and how VelocityEHS is helping with its disaster relief site that provides affected areas with access to millions […]

This week during OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week, VelocityEHS was proud to release its new Safety Management Solution to help manufacturers simplify their safety management processes. This software provides small to mid-sized manufacturers the tools to manage important key tasks and keeps employees safe. The solution includes: – SDS/Chemical Management – Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) […]

VelocityEHS is participating in OSHA’s  Safe + Sound Week, scheduled August 10 to 16, 2020, with many ancillary activities to help raise awareness around safety and health in the workplace. Nearly 1,440 businesses are also teaming up in this nationwide event to promote their commitment. The site also provides resources and best practices to keep America’s workers safe.   New Product Release  Leading up to this event, we’re pleased to announce our new Safety Management Solution. This […]

Colorful COVID-19 safety posters developed just for you! Whether you’ve been operating throughout the pandemic or are preparing to return to work, these posters will help remind and inform your employees about proper COVID-19 prevention etiquette. Hang them in strategic places around the workplace to encourage workers to follow company policies, while also keeping them safe and healthy.  The complimentary COVID-19 safety posters you’ll download include: Please Wear a Face Mask – Prompts employees to […]

Enables Small- and Mid-Sized Manufacturers to Manage Key Tasks During Critical Events, Such As COVID-19 and Beyond Chicago (August 5, 2020) — VelocityEHS, the global leader in cloud-based environment, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software, announced the launch of its new Safety Management Solution. The software tools provide manufacturers with easier ways to complete their […]