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As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, approximately 42% of the U.S. workforce is now working from home (about 67 million workers) and a large portion will continue to do so for the rest of this year. Although there are some concerns around productivity and long-term sustainability regarding remote work, there are some potential financial benefits. […]

Attendees at the Wisconsin Safety Council’s 78th Annual Conference can test their knowledge of OSHA HazCom compliance during our virtual session “GHS/HazCom: The Game – Can You Pass the Compliance Test in 2020?”. Join VelocityEHS’ very own EHS & Sustainability Expert, Greg Duncan, as he leads you through a series of engaging interactive games designed to enhance your knowledge of OSHA’s HazCom Standard and workplace chemical safety best practices.   With the HazCom Standard continuing to rank number two on OSHA’s Top 10 List of Most Frequently Cited Standards for the past seven years running, it is as important as ever for employers […]

Hurricane Laura has already caused significant damage to the Gulf Coast area, including a fire and release of chlorine gas near Lake Charles, Louisiana. Read on to learn more about the chemical hazards posed by the storm and how VelocityEHS is helping with its disaster relief site that provides affected areas with access to millions […]

Back in 2018, the Mexican Secretariat of Labor and Social Welfare published an ergonomics standard, NOM-036-1-STPS-2018, with the objective of identifying, analyzing, preventing, and controlling occupational risk factors associated with manual material handling in the workplace. The Official Mexican Standard came into effect at the beginning of 2020, so let’s look at what this standard […]

This week during OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week, VelocityEHS was proud to release its new Safety Management Solution to help manufacturers simplify their safety management processes. This software provides small to mid-sized manufacturers the tools to manage important key tasks and keeps employees safe. The solution includes: – SDS/Chemical Management – Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) […]

VelocityEHS is participating in OSHA’s  Safe + Sound Week, scheduled August 10 to 16, 2020, with many ancillary activities to help raise awareness around safety and health in the workplace. Nearly 1,440 businesses are also teaming up in this nationwide event to promote their commitment. The site also provides resources and best practices to keep America’s workers safe.   New Product Release  Leading up to this event, we’re pleased to announce our new Safety Management Solution. This […]

Colorful COVID-19 safety posters developed just for you! Whether you’ve been operating throughout the pandemic or are preparing to return to work, these posters will help remind and inform your employees about proper COVID-19 prevention etiquette. Hang them in strategic places around the workplace to encourage workers to follow company policies, while also keeping them safe and healthy.  The complimentary COVID-19 safety posters you’ll download include: Please Wear a Face Mask – Prompts employees to […]

Working from home has many office workers feeling fatigued from a nearly endless stream of virtual meetings. Even if you’re back in the office, many people are still meeting online due to social distancing.  Some days, I feel like I don’t have time to eat lunch or even use the restroom! Taking breaks is important […]

In new guidance issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the agency outlines how those in the oil and gas industry can reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus for its workers. The guidance is aimed at oil and gas workers and employers, including those in sub-industries that make up the broader […]