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A strong workplace safety program doesn’t happen by accident. It requires solid planning and a firm commitment to continuous improvement. Whether you are just launching your safety program or setting out to improve an existing one, it is crucial to first assess your current performance level, understand the strengths of your safety program, and identify opportunities for improvement.

But assessing your own safety program performance is only half of the equation. It’s equally important to have a clear benchmark when assessing your safety program so you can compare your program against those of similar organizations and set realistic performance targets.

This webinar will introduce you to the VelocityEHS Safety Program Self-Assessment – our free, interactive, and easy-to-use tool for performing a systematic evaluation of your workplace safety program. We’ll also look at key findings and conclusions from our recent benchmarking study conducted with EHS Today, “The State of Workplace Safety in 2024” to illustrate how companies like yours are managing their own safety programs and where the field of EHS is moving.

Register today to be part of an in-depth conversation with VelocityEHS safety experts Marc Juaire, CPSA, Kristi Hames, CIH, CSP, and Greg Duncan, MELP, CSP, who will walk you through the assessment, demonstrate how it can help you advance your workplace safety program performance, and discuss key findings from the recent EHS Benchmarking Survey to help you compare your own safety program to those of fellow EHS leaders.

Topics covered will include:

• Using the self-assessment to evaluate current safety program performance within your organization
• Interpreting your assessment results to identify existing strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• Developing a systematic approach to safety program improvement to take your safety program to the next level
• A review of key findings from the 2024 EHS Benchmarking Survey to help you compare your safety program to industry peers and competitors.

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There are many common myths in the corporate world about ergonomics, from the simple “it’s just a marketing tool,” to the more complex “having the most detailed and accurate MSD risk assessment will give me the best results.”  

For a company to effectively launch and maintain a sustainable ergonomics process and management system, it is critical to correct these myths and establish the truth about ergonomics. This webinar will also cover the many ways that modern technology, especially machine learning and AI, can help companies protect and retain employees. In this session, we will discuss 5 common myths and reveal the truths that you need to know to optimize your business performance and ensure future success in ergonomics.  

Attendees will: 

• Learn how to balance accuracy and simplicity in your ergonomics process to make efficient use of limited resources. 

• Gain insights into the truth of machine learning and the role technology can play in advancing your ergonomics process. 

• Learn how doing ergonomics right can impact your business as a whole. 

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Join us at Safety Day, our three-hour virtual conference on September 10, where we’ll share key insights, including our newest EHS Benchmarking report, “EHS State of the Market,” and cover the most important new regulations. Register today to get the insights you need!

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This checklist will help you understand some of the most important tasks needed to prepare for the changes to HazCom.

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VelocityEHS, a global leader in EHS and ESG software, recently partnered with EHS Today to survey hundreds of EHS professionals to benchmark current practices and trends in EHS management. The survey was wide-ranging, encompassing aspects of budget planning, occupational health & safety standards that respondent organizations follow or certify to, trends in injury and illness numbers, and how responsibility is shared for EHS and ESG programs. Anyone responsible for managing EHS will want to delve into these results and learn some takeaways.

Subject matter experts from VelocityEHS and EHS Today present this webinar which reviews a recent benchmarking survey and its results.

Register for this webinar to learn: 

• How many organizations are following or certifying to specific standards such as ISO-45001
• Number of respondents who self-report following leading metrics and specific metrics tracked
• The percentages of respondents who reported meeting their injury reduction goals
• Trends in budgets and company staffing levels allotted to safety management
• Frequency of adoption of EHS management technology tools, including software
• Major takeaways for EHS professionals

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Make OSHA HazCom Compliance Fast and Easy!

If your workplace contains hazardous chemicals, having a written HazCom plan in place is essential for OSHA compliance and employee safety – but with so much information to cover, it can be difficult knowing where to start. To help simplify the process, we’ve created a customizable template containing the basic elements of a compliant plan, which you can easily edit to include information specific to your work environment.

Benefits of the Written HazCom Plan Template:

• Save time researching and compiling a written plan from scratch – Our Written HazCom Plan template outlines OSHA’s required elements and general expectations for a compliant plan, such as details related to safety data sheets, container labels and employee training.
• Learn what’s required for a compliant plan – Our template not only makes it easy to start the process of creating your plan, but it also provides helpful guidance and education about what customizations OSHA would expect for your specific work environment.
• Avoid costly fines for noncompliance – The HazCom Standard continues to rank #2 on the annual list of OSHA’s most frequently cited standards, and the Agency often cites employers for failing to have a plan or for having an inadequate plan. Our template makes it easier to ensure you have a comprehensive written plan that meets compliance requirements.

With our Written HazCom Plan Template, complying with this critical element of the HazCom Standard has never been easier.

Download it. Use it Today.

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OSHA recently published a long-awaited final rule to update its Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) to align with Revision 7 of the UN’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). This final rule has been a long time coming, given that OSHA had indicated as early as Spring 2018 that updates to HazCom were a top regulatory priority for the Agency, and had published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in February 2021. It took almost three years for OSHA to sort through and analyze stakeholder feedback on the NPRM en route to developing the final rule.

The rule has finally arrived, and it brings significant changes, including revised classifications for several categories of hazardous chemicals to align with the classification criteria of those chemicals in GHS Revision 7, as well as new requirements for container labeling and safety data sheets (SDSs). These changes will impact everyone throughout the supply chain, including your organization. This on-demand webinar has the information you need to ensure you maintain compliance with OSHA’s updated standard.

In this on-demand webinar, you will learn:

• Background and regulatory activity leading up to the 2023 final rule
• Major changes associated with the rule, including the categories of chemicals most affected
• The timeline for changes going into effect, and how you can prepare
• How chemical management software can help you achieve and maintain HazCom compliance

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If you’re ready to reach operational excellence and need help getting there, attend the VelocityEHS Demo Day on June 25, 2024.  During this complimentary, one-day virtual event, you’ll learn how to overcome health and safety challenges, mitigate risk across your organization, and improve your EHS businesses processes. You’ll also meet the experts behind the award-winning VelocityEHS solutions.

See what world-class management systems looks like. Register today!

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Learn some of the common myths about ISO 45001, elements of successful OH&S management systems and the ways that safety software can simplify key tasks and improve employee buy-in to your safety programs.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) developed ISO 45001 to be the gold standard for Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) management practices. Despite the wide acceptance of ISO 45001, many company leaders aren’t aware of the benefits they could achieve by aligning with the standard because of common misconceptions and perceived difficulties in aligning to the Standard.

EHS professionals could use a reliable resource to help navigate common misconceptions about ISO 45001 and understand how aligning with the Standard could help improve safety performance. If you’re an EHS professional looking for answers, this guide is for you. This eBook breaks down some of the most common myths about ISO 45001 and contains a healthy dose of truth. You’ll also learn what safety management is (and isn’t), the basic elements of OH&S management as described by ISO 45001, and the ways that safety software can simplify key tasks and improve employee buy-in to your safety programs.

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Current safety management systems, such as ISO 45001 and ANSI Z10, build on established quality management systems. Exploring quality management offers insights into enhancing ergonomics programs. Quality experts have refined various problem-solving tools, including Fishbone diagram, Affinity diagram, Force field analysis, and others. This session showcased tools applied across industries, advised on their optimal use, and highlighted limitations. Participants gained knowledge on root cause analysis tools, systematic improvement option selection, and utilizing internal resources for ergonomics projects.

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