Category: Technology and Innovation

Infographic: Increasing Productivity with EHS Automation

In the EHS industry, there has been a surge of individuals and organizations who are advocating for the automation of EHS processes, especially when it comes to reporting and data collection. Many companies have come up with their own algorithms and data input resources to help EHS professionals with their jobs, and as this continues […]

EHS Technology Week: A Review

As EHSDA’s Technology Week wraps up, let’s recap the various content offerings that became available throughout the week. They highlighted how technology can help improve workplace safety today and in the future. Special thanks to Alcumus, Avetta, Cority, Intelex, KPA, and SAI360 for sponsoring the week. Monday Back to Basics | Increasing Productivity with EHS […]

Faces of EHS: Ashley Gill on Evolving Safety Leadership

Ashley Gill (she/her) started her career in the scrap metal industry after graduation from the University of Minnesota-Morris with a B.A. in International Management. Witnessing a work-related injury was the catalyst to propel her into a career in safety. Now a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with over 15 years of experience, she strives to continue […]

Ask the Expert: Dr. Chuck Pettinger on Predictive Analytics

In this special EHS Technology Week installment of Ask the Expert, we hear from Dr. Chuck Pettinger, who is a certified behavioral analyst and behavioral program specialist for the state of Florida and other private industries. He is the Vice President of Customer Success and Experience at Newmetrix, a company that combines the data that […]

Back to Basics: Increasing Productivity with EHS Automation

Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine automation, the use of automation in EHS reporting, and how it can increase the productivity of the workforce.   New technologies are constantly being invented and distributed to consumers, including versions of […]

EHS Technology Week: Is Your Tech Up to the Task?

As part of next week’s EHS Technology Week activities, attendees can learn about the scalability of EHS software. Technology Week is sponsored by Alcumus, Avetta, Cority, Intelex, and KPA. Friday, May 20 Educational Session | Taking the Next Steps in Your EHS Journey: Is Your Technology Up to the Task? Time: 2:00 PM EDT – 3:00 […]

EHS Technology Week: Change Management and Safety Programs

As part of next week’s EHS Technology Week activities, attendees can take advantage of sessions covering change management and setting up a safety program for success. Technology Week is sponsored by Alcumus, Avetta, Cority, Intelex, and KPA. Tuesday, May 17 Educational Session | Tech Is Not Enough: The Role of Change Management in Successfully Implementing […]

EHS Technology Week: Talking Tech

EHS Technology Week kicks off next Monday with a panel discussion about the benefits and drawbacks of EHS technology, including how to properly use data collected and avoid implicit bias. Technology Week is sponsored by Alcumus, Avetta, Cority, Intelex, and KPA. Monday, May 16 Panel Discussion | Talking Tech: Panel Discussion on EHS Technology Time: 2:00 […]

FMCSA Proposes CMV Speed-Limiting Device Rule

On May 4, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed establishing requirements for maintaining and using speed-limiting devices on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) (87 Federal Register (FR) 26317). A speed-limiting regulation would rely on the use of electronic engine control units (ECUs) capable of governing maximum CMV speeds. ECUs have been routinely installed in […]