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The ActiveEHS® Tech Conference recently held by VelocityEHS covered an array of topics, focusing on technology and how it can improve the ever-changing world of EHS & Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). During this event, the final session covered: The Future of Machine Learning in EHS & ESG. What is machine learning? Machine learning (ML) […]

Hosted by Greg Duncan, MELP, Senior EHS & ESG Content Manager, with added discussion from Killian Whooley, Global Enterprise Manager, and Chris Ahern, Manager of Customer Onboarding, the VelocityEHS webinar, “Permit-to-Work Systems: Real-World Best Practices to Optimize Your Process”, shares a detailed breakdown of Permit-to-Work systems, best practices to apply to a PTW system, as […]

In the recent VelocityEHS webinar “Better Root Cause Analysis Yields Effective Ergonomics Controls,” Principal Solutions Strategist Rick Barker, CPE, CSP, specified the difference between direct and root causes and shared three methods of cause analysis through examples of industrial settings.   Direct and Root Causes  The root cause analysis process yields direct causes as well as […]

by Phil Molé, MPH It’s been a busy year for OSHA, with the agency taking quite a few notable enforcement and regulatory actions already in 2022—and the year isn’t over yet! Judging by the White House’s recent Spring Unified Agenda covering all federal agencies, OSHA has more big plans in the works. It can feel […]

VelocityEHS is excited to announce our newest eBook, “ESG Materiality Assessments: Practical Guidance & Best Practices” which will provide you with a step-by-step guide for engaging with your stakeholders to identify and prioritize the ESG issues that matter most to your business and build a solid foundation for an actionable ESG strategy. The world’s leading […]

Do you find yourself feeling sleep-deprived during the day? Do you have low energy levels and feel fatigued? Maintaining a healthy lifestyle to keep your energy levels up may feel difficult when working from home; however, there are easy steps to take to achieve a healthy lifestyle even when sitting at a desk. While these […]

VelocityEHS recently hosted a webinar, presented by Ergonomics Solution Strategist Arielle West, PT, DPT, sharing how Physical Demands Analysis (PDAs) can help reduce musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk. When completed properly, PDAs provide details on the requirements of each job so that the employer assigns a job only to those who can complete it safely.   West […]

As OSHA’s 2022 fiscal year approaches (October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022) and the agency prepares to release its newest list of “Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards,” we thought it would be a good time to review the most recent 2021 list to gain some insights about the agency’s enforcement priorities. Employers can […]

In a broad sense, operational risk includes any risks you’d encounter in your operations processes. In a technical EHS sense, it’s the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, and systems or from external events. 5 Main Types of Operational Risk There are five main types of operational risk. (There are […]

With the many ways in which the world has changed in the last few years alone, sustainable finance and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing are two of the most significant drivers of today’s investment trends. Institutional and private investors—not to mention the global public at-large—are now demanding that business leaders adopt a strategic approach […]