Sustainability
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The Importance of Control of Work on the Path to Maturity
It’s a common practice for companies to use contractors or temporary workers to complete projects, with some companies even having a constant stream of temporary workers coming on site. A 2020 Career Builder study found that the majority of employers in some industries, such as information technology and manufacturing, planned to hire temporary workers—75% and […]
EPA Adds New PFAS Chemicals to TRI/Form R Reporting List
The July 1 deadline for Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)/Form R reporting is quickly approaching. This year, an additional challenge that many EHS professionals may not know about is that EPA added additional per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of TRI reportable chemicals. You need to know whether you have TRI-listed PFAS in your […]
VelocityEHS Elevates Education and Expertise in EHS & ESG at Accelerate 2024
CHICAGO, March 13, 2024 — VelocityEHS, the global leader in enterprise EHS & ESG software solutions, announced today the dates for its annual user conference, Accelerate 2024. Scheduled in Austin, Texas, from May 7 to 9, 2024, this year’s event brings together a diverse community of software users from across the globe to engage with VelocityEHS […]
SEC Announces Climate Disclosure Rule Requiring GHG, Climate Risk Reporting from Publicly Traded Companies
Update: The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published its final rule for The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors to the Federal Register on March 28, 2024. On March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it would adopt a final version of its climate disclosure rule requiring publicly […]
Why Companies Fail to Complete a Software Purchase: A Guide to Get Buy In From Stakeholders
In the current era of digital transformation, making the right software investment can be a game-changer for your business. However, the journey to acquiring and successfully implementing a new software solution begins long before the actual purchase – it starts with building and maintaining stakeholder buy-in. We interviewed several of our customers about their biggest […]
OSHA, EPA, and Other Federal Civil Penalties Increase for 2024
Federal civil penalties for non-compliance with federal regulations are once again going up in 2024…but not quite as bad as last year. It’s the new year and OSHA, EPA, MSHA, and all other US federal agencies have recently published their 2024 annual civil penalty adjustments under the requirements of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act […]
Enhancing Ergonomics Through the Power of Dialogue
The human psyche and workplace ergonomics work in a balance, and fostering open communication is the linchpin that can elevate the entire process to new heights. With deliberate and open communication, you can have a transformative impact when engaging with operators on a personal level. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the art of […]
OSHA Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2023
OSHA recently released its eagerly awaited annual list of the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2023 at this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo. The OSHA Top 10 List of Most Frequently Cited Standards is so highly anticipated because it provides valuable insights for safety professionals and other health and […]
OSHA’s Top 10 List of Most Frequently Cited Standards: Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment—Eye and Face Protection
The #9 most frequently cited standard for 2023, was one again Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment—Eye and Face Protection. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), workers suffered 18,510 eye-related injuries and illnesses in 2020. That means there were roughly 1.7 cases per 10,000 full-time workers. OSHA states thousands of people are blinded each […]