Safety

OSHA Recordkeeping deadlines are quickly approaching. By February 1, employers in the U.S. covered by the rule are required to prepare, certify and post a signed hard copy of their Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300A) in a location accessible to employees to view. Employers at some establishments will also need to submit […]

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Safety transformation achieved through innovative software implementation CHICAGO, Dec. 04, 2024 — VelocityEHS, a global leader in enterprise EHS and ESG solutions, proudly announces that its customer, Allied Cooperative, achieved a 70% reduction in its worker’s compensation loss ratio in just nine months. In 2023, following the merger of Allied Cooperative and ProVision Partners Cooperative, […]

Workplace safety remains a top priority for organizations across industries in 2024. In an environment marked by a constrained labor market and increasing expectations from both employees and regulators, companies are making significant strides to reduce accidents, minimize associated costs, and enhance their safety cultures. Earlier this year, we conducted a State of the Market […]

Allied Cooperative reduces work’s comp loss ratio by 70% in nine months using VelocityEHS Safety Software incident management, audits, and inspections case study.

By Greg Duncan, MELP, CSP, Sr. EHS & ESG Content Manager at VelocityEHS Job safety analysis (JSA) is one of the most widely relied-upon methods EHS professionals use to identify, assess, and control the hazards of job tasks. Job safety analysis is so valuable in performing this core occupational health and safety (OH&S) management function […]

Design ergonomics, or product ergonomics, refers to the application of ergonomics principles from the initial stages of product development. The main goal of design ergonomics is to develop end products that are intuitive, safe, efficient, and comfortable for users— whether that end product is a cellphone, tv remote, machine control panel or equipment like lift […]

By Phil Molé, MPH Vehicle owners in Winston, Connecticut got quite a surprise when they returned to their car the morning of July 15, 2024. They heard the horn blaring and the radio blasting and saw a full-grown black bear and a cub trapped inside the car. The owners contacted state environmental conservation officials, who […]

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Changes occurring within an organization’s operations are inevitable, and it’s imperative that the crucial process of Management of Change (MOC) procedures be completed to assess and address the risks or unintended consequences that stem from changes made.   MOC is a systematic method for identifying and controlling safety, health and environmental risks associated with planned […]