Safety

After going through all the work of assessing your workspaces for musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk, gathering the data and discussing possible positive changes to make, you’ve completed the initial steps of implementing an effective ergonomic process within your organization. GREAT!   You and your team have selected a robust ergonomics software system that allows you […]

Learn some of the common myths about ISO 45001, elements of successful OH&S management systems and the ways that safety software can simplify key tasks and improve employee buy-in to your safety programs. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) developed ISO 45001 to be the gold standard for Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) management practices. […]

This year’s VelocityEHS User Conference theme of “Lighting the Way,” was more than just an inspirational catchphrase. The goal of the conference was to bring VelocityEHS customers together with our partners and experts to learn, share and plan a strong, bright future together. Generational Diversity in the Workplace A standout session of the conference was […]

In all my research and study of OSHA workplace standards over the years, I’ve yet to come across a specific requirement that employers must apply and document a job safety analysis (JSA) to comply with an OSHA standard. In fact, you don’t really see any references to JSAs within the text of OSHA’s volume of […]

We are excited to share the success story recently published of Boston Scientific Cork. Boston Scientific, a leader in medical device manufacturing, has achieved ISO 45001 certification by transforming its permit and contractor management system. This milestone reflects the company’s dedication to safety and innovation amid rapid growth. In addition to this, Boston Scientific Cork […]

By Phil Molé, MPH It’s finally happened! OSHA has published its long-awaited final rule updating requirements in its Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard. The publication of the final rule ends months of waiting and uncertainty by manufacturers and users of hazardous chemicals and aligns HazCom with updated versions of the UN’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification […]

Presented by Josiah Allen, CPE, CSP, VelocityEHS Senior Solutions Consultant, the “Our Ergonomics Assessment is Done. Now What?” session of the 2024 Ergonomics Virtual Conference was a direct conversation on what organizations need to do after completing a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk assessment on a job/task. While many people believe an ergonomics assessment is the […]

Siemens easily manages and maintains compliance growing a strong safety program using the VelocityEHS audit software with the Enhesa compliance intelligence integration.

Carhartt successfully reduced its OSHA recordables by over 50% through implementing an ergonomics program. Recognizing the importance of proactive safety measures, Carhartt’s U.S. Safety Manager, Scott Harper, and Safety Specialist, Ashley Arvin, spearheaded efforts to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) resulting from poor postures, high forces, and repetitive movements in their stitching, sewing, and finishing manufacturing […]

We recently published a case study sharing the story of how Parker’s Kent Campus, successfully reduced its recordable incidents by implementing an ergonomics program. The Parker corporation has a continuous improvement focus on safety, which includes an ergonomics program, in addition to other safety initiatives. Since its fiscal year (July 1–June 30) 2019, Parker has […]