Safety

 In the series Ergo U:  Ergonomics Research Notes from the Field, VelocityEHS Director of Research and Ergonomics Engineer Blake McGowan meets with ergonomics researchers from leading universities and associations across the country to share their latest findings.  Field Notes:  On an icy January morning, Blake had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Jack Lu and Dr. […]

The recent chemical-related incidents in the news are a reminder of how important it is to have an accurate, up-to-date inventory of the chemicals you have on-site. Not only is an accurate inventory essential for safety, it’s a requirement under hazard communication regulations. For example, under OSHA’s HazCom Standard, employers must include a list of […]

A spill of anhydrous ammonia in Beach Park in Lake County, Illinois on Wednesday, April 25 has resulted in the closure of several area schools and at least 32 people being hospitalized so far. As of this time, the cause of the spill is still under investigation. Area news reports indicate that the Lake County […]

In the previous installments of our “Intro to HazCom” series, we went over the basics of HazCom (Parts One and Two), tackled some of the challenges of chemical container labeling (Part Three), and discussed how to develop a solid written HazCom plan (Part Four). If you missed any of these, don’t worry! Simply click the […]

It’s been over a year now since ISO 45001 was first published, and many companies have achieved certification. If your company is one of them, congratulations on an important milestone in your safety journey! For companies that haven’t earned certification yet, ISO 45001 can still provide an invaluable tool to help you improve your workplace […]

Most EHS professionals know that they need to have safety data sheets (SDSs) for the chemicals in their workplace, but often wonder if they need to have SDSs for all of their chemicals. If they do not, what are the exceptions and when do they apply? At VelocityEHS, we get this question often. That’s why […]

Canada’s adoption of GHS — the UN’s Globally Harmonized System for Classification & Labeling of Products — has introduced the most significant changes to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) in nearly thirty years. It’s not surprising then that so many workplaces are still confused about the new WHMIS 2015 requirements and how to […]

EPA recently updated its Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory, which lists the chemicals being actively manufactured, processed and imported in the United States. Let’s take a closer look at this update and what it means for chemical safety and compliance. The Background In 2016, President Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for […]

Ladder safety violations pose a common workplace hazard, consistently appearing on OSHA’s annual top 10 most frequently cited standards list. It’s a widespread and costly problem, but many ladder-related injuries can be prevented with proper training. March is National Ladder Safety Month, so there’s no better time to review ladder safety practices in your business. […]

Welcome to the latest installment of our ongoing Intro to HazCom series! Some of you might be familiar with previous posts, and are waiting for the latest in the series. If so, your wait is now over. But if you’re asking “what Intro to HazCom series?” and are looking for a broad overview of HazCom […]