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Why DIY? Stemming from lasting effects of the Great Depression (1929-1939) when every dollar and item was stretched as far as possible, and from World War II (1939-1945), when Americans needed to be self-reliant, Do-It-Yourself culture began in the 1950s as a way for folks to keep up appearances without breaking the household budget.   “DIY” […]

On March 31, OSHA published the latest injury and illness summary data collected from select establishments subject to electronic reporting requirements under the Recordkeeping Standard. This data for reporting year 2022 joins other data recently issued by the Department of Labor, including Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data for 2021 released in late 2022, as […]

The upcoming VelocityEHS Accelerate User Conference (Tuesday, May 16 – Thursday, May 18) has so much valuable content that on Tuesday afternoon, we’re holding three 15-minute Flash Sessions, one right after the other, led by our partners, STP ComplianceEHS, Fit For Work and J.S.Held, LLC.    Read this post to learn more about our partners […]

Our ergonomists have been introducing a new term when they talk about developing and deploying an ergonomics system – operationalizing ergonomics. Whether an organization is in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals or aerospace, successfully operationalizing ergonomics brings valuable, trackable improvements to employee health and operations as a whole.   In this blog post, you’ll learn what it means to […]

When completing an ergonomics assessment, it isn’t always possible to directly measure the force being applied during a task. Fortunately, there is a widely used and scientifically validated method that can be used when direct measuring of force isn’t possible. The Borg CR-10 scale was developed by Swedish researcher, Gunner Borg, to measure exertion or […]

Phil Molé, ESG & EHS expert with VelocityEHS, recently wrote a blog, “Why Should ESG Matter to Me? Part One: EHS and Safety Managers.” In this blog he goes into detail about the important connections between safety management and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and why it should matter to EHS and Safety Managers. And […]

We recently hosted a webinar on the important topic of Integrating Psychosocial Risk Management with Process Hazard Analyses, presented by Dana Garber, VelocityEHS Senior Product Manager of Risk Management. This session broke down the big picture ideas of this concept, sharing: What Are Psychosocial Risks?  Psychosocial risks are the organizational, management, and interpersonal aspects of […]

One of the biggest pain points when it comes to control of work for contractors and temporary workers is the amount of administrative work to verify that contractors coming on-site meet our stringent safety standards. From submitting required documentation and pre-qualification responses to completing worksite training and induction, it can take days, even weeks’ worth […]

Tracking the many safety and environmental compliance obligations related to widely applicable regulations is already a heavy responsibility for EHS professionals, so how can you get to working on the bigger picture—including gaining ESG maturity?   To move beyond compliance, you must develop programs and management systems that establish leading indicators and embed EHS into existing […]

The pressure to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) throughout the organization continues to grow. Whether you’re an EHS or sustainability professional, ESG should be on your radar if it’s not already. Why is ESG important? It’s important because it’s a framework that considers impacts on communities and the environment alongside financial considerations in the […]