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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By Denean Kelsen, CPE, Ergonomics Consultant Who Should be on an Ergonomics Team to be Most Effective? An effective ergonomics process requires a diverse and dedicated team to assess, prioritize, and address musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risks. Multidisciplinary teams are typically better at problem-solving than teams made up of similar roles or roles from the same […]

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 […]

By Phil Molé, MPH The holidays are here! You’re likely making a list, checking it twice, and making plans to be with the special people in your life. And no doubt, you’re still hard at work right up to the holidays, which is all the more reason to make sure you’re not overlooking important safety […]

The word “ergonomic” comes from Greek words “Ergos,” meaning work, and “Nomos,” meaning natural law.    Applying ergonomics effectively requires a thorough understanding of the specific environment to identify and mitigate potential issues, such as musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risks. So, when a product like an office chair is labeled “ergonomic,” it doesn’t always mean that proper […]

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 […]