EHS Insider Blog

Doing nothing and waiting doesn't cost you a dime, right? Wrong! Failure to provide a safe workplace and ensure compliance with OSHA  health and safety regulations will cost dearly. Incorporating EHS software as a part of your company's safety management has never been more critical than it is right now. On average annually, inspections conducted by OSHA result in proposed penalties in the millions. Procrastinating in implementing EHS software is too costly, and here's why.

Every manager knows the importance of having a comprehensive safety program in place. However, it is easier said than done. Whether you are just starting your safety program or revamping the existing one, it can be confusing to know where to start. Just as with anything else, when building or creating something new, it is crucial to build a solid foundation. This is true for your workplace safety program as well. Here's what you need to know about creating a strong foundation that will allow your workplace safety program to be successful today and easily scalable in the future.

If you are a frequent reader of this space, you already know: Environmental Health and Safety is a crucial field in today's business environment to ensure a safe workspace for employers and their workers across industries. Without a strategic approach to workplace safety, you may not only endanger employees, but also violate OSHA regulations and jeopardize business success.

According to the National Safety Council more than 60 percent of CFOs said every one dollar invested in safety and injury prevention yielded a return of two dollars or more. This is great news; however, the true key to a good return on investment in Safety is implementing an EHS system that is designed to provide continuous improvement. The key functions an EHS system must consistently evolve and improve are detailed below. 

The right safety management software helps you stay compliant with industry, local, state, and federal regulations and keep your employees and visitors safe—and it should make it as easy as possible to do all that. For example, employees often don't report near-misses, because the process is too complicated or it takes too much time away from their work. With software to make that process easy and transparent, it's much faster and convenient for employees to comply and it goes a long way in creating a culture of safety.  That's just the beginning. Here's an overview of what safety software can do for you: