Sustainability

In today’s global landscape, the emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles throughout supply chains is paramount. It’s not just about the end product; it’s about the journey from inception to delivery. During the 2024 VelocityEHS User Conference, Andrea Korney, Vice President of Sustainability for VelocityEHS partner J.S. Held, presented a session on what […]

By Phil Molé, MPH In July 2024, EPA published the fifth edition of their report Climate Change Indicators in the United States, describing the ways climate change is impacting human health and the environment. The climate change indicators report draws from EPA’s research as well as other scientific literature, and its findings may inform policy […]

The 2024 VelocityEHS Accelerate User Conference took place in May and focused on four tracks: Attendees were able to customize the sessions they attended based on the tracks that resonated with them to get the most out of the conference. During a Safety Track session, there was a Q&A where safety experts discussed common pitfalls […]

By Greg Duncan, MELP, CSP, Sr. EHS & ESG Content Manager at VelocityEHS One of the most important steps in performing any job safety analysis (JSA) is assessing the likelihood and severity of risks encountered during performance of job tasks. This risk assessment is crucial to the subsequent JSA steps of identifying and implementing the […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you’re involved in managing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs and initiatives, or have a role in ESG governance for your organization, you quickly learn that tracking and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is an important part of your job. It’s accurate to say that ESG disclosures are an integral part of doing business. […]

By Phil Molé, MPH California has become the first US state to issue ESG disclosure requirements. While many EHS and ESG managers and company leaders may be understandably focused on disclosure regulations emerging at the national level, California’s ESG disclosure rules are a reminder that anyone managing their company’s ESG governance needs to be aware […]

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 […]

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 […]