VelocityEHS recently hosted the webinar “Regulatory Recap & Ways to Stay Compliant Using an ISO Approach to EHS Management,” presented by VelocityEHS Senior EHS & ESG Content Manager Greg Duncan, MELP, CSP and STP ComplianceEHS Director of Partnerships Shannon Major, BES(Hons), EP (CEA). Key themes and highlights from the discussion included: The post Regulatory Recap & Ways to Stay Compliant Using an ISO Approach to EHS Management: Velocity + STP Post Webinar Highlights appeared first on VelocityEHS ..read more

Vehicle owners in Connecticut were surprised to find two bears in their car. What can this incident teach us about risk perception? The post Improving Your Perception of Safety Risks (Or, “Why There Might Be a Bear in Your Car!”) appeared first on VelocityEHS ..read more

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 it means to be in the midst of Navigating the Nexus of Ethical Supply Chains, and defined the elements that matter for an organization’s part in an ethical supply chain The post VelocityEHS User Conference 2024 Sessio ..read more

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 it means to be in the midst of Navigating the Nexus of Ethical Supply Chains, and defined the elements that matter for an organization’s part in an ethical supply chain The post VelocityEHS User Conference 2024 Sessio ..read more

Unless someone has an eye or vision issue, they may not think about eye care as a priority at present, like they do with their skin care or exercise regimen. Like many organizations’ responses to workplace injuries and illnesses, eye care is reactive rather than proactive. The post Office Ergonomics: Proactive Eye Care to Reduce Vision Problems from Computer Usage appeared first on VelocityEHS ..read more

Here are some high-level takeaways for EHS and sustainability managers from EPA's latest edition of their climate change indicators report. The post EPA Releases Updated Edition of Climate Change Indicators Report appeared first on VelocityEHS ..read more

Patrick Flavin, a VelocityEHS-sponsored professional golfer, and Velocity’s Jeff Sanford, a board-certified professional ergonomist, answer the question, “Does professional golf have anything in common with ergonomics?” The post Golf Cart Interviews: Where Golf and Ergonomics Meet appeared first on VelocityEHS ..read more

A common response to the idea of developing MOC from organizations is a sense of hesitation, that developing all those processes will take too much time, use too many resources, and will not be worth all the effort it would take. However, when considering the alternative — the consequences of inadequate change management leading to disasters and their required response — the value becomes strikingly clear.  The post If You Think Management of Change Processes Take a Lot…Try Disaster Response appeared first on VelocityEHS ..read more

By Phil Molé, MPH After years of preparatory work, OSHA recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on heat injury and illness prevention that will affect many outdoor and indoor US worksites. Employers across different industries will need to understand the potential requirements in OSHA’s new heat injury and illness proposed rule and start planning changes to their workplace safety and risk management practices. In what follows, you’ll get a break down of OSHA’s new heat injury and illness NPRM and learn key takeaways to prepare for the next steps. What is the Background of OS ..read more

The 2024 VelocityEHS Accelerate User Conference took place in May and focused on four tracks: Safety Sustainability Resilience Strategic Gamechangers 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 and lessons learned, sharing valuable insights on behaviors of exceptional leaders. The panel focused on the power of omission and the strategic decisions and habits that build the foundation for a strong ..read more