Construction is the leading industry with regards to its impact on nature and the environment. Over the past two decades, the construction industry itself has undergone many developments.1 The projects, materials used, machinery and tools, as well as the manner … Read More
EHS Management System
Aligning Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management Practices to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Over the last ten years, the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) reshaped the global business landscape. Once again, technological advancements redefined what was productive and, more importantly, what was possible. The latter not only pertains to production mechanisms but also … Read More
5-Step Guide to an EHS Management System that Works
Efforts to consider the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) dimension of doing business began in 2004 when the United Nations Global Compact published the study, “Who Cares Wins”, which described the crucial role of ESG in sustaining businesses in the … Read More
The Drawbacks of Safety Leading Indicators
It is important for organizations to begin looking further “upstream” in their safety processes when determining how effective their overall safety program is. Some have coined this proactive method of insight as a “pre-injury investigation” (Conklin, 2012). For example, consider … Read More
Keys to Successfully Leveraging Technology in Incident Management Software
The management of incidents at any institution can be a challenging task. With advances in software and modern internet technology, the efficiency and efficacy of those efforts can be greatly enhanced. The use of user-friendly electronic forms can ensure accurate … Read More
Hazardous Materials Management: A Multi-Faceted Digital Approach
The management of hazardous materials at any institution is one of the most universal challenges that EHS personnel face every day. Even with all the appropriate training, workers can at times become complacent regarding the proper handling, storage and disposal … Read More
