SharePoint is a diverse Microsoft software application. It is the most popular collaboration and document management system in the world, with over 190 million users. SharePoint’s diversity has led to adoption across business functions, including Safety Management—so how can you use it, and should you? SharePoint has key functional areas assisting with safety management processes, … Read More
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Will Health and Safety Ever Die?
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) became a profession around the mid-1900s, and has been the subject of satire and frustration ever since. OHS saves millions of lives, but as we see more and more workplace tasks automated, will health and safety ever die? Many things threaten Health and Safety – deregulation, public opinion, corporate greed … Read More
What You Really Need to Know About On-Premise and Cloud EHS Software
Buying new EHS software involves a massive – and time consuming – series of decisions. For example, should you deploy on-premise or cloud? Each have their advantages and disadvantages, all depending on your company’s requirements. The good news is that we’ve just published a guide to help you decide. It’s titled EHS Software: On-Premise vs. Cloud … Read More
Can Single Sign On (SSO) Encourage Hazard Reporting?
Single sign on (SSO) is the ability to access several software programs with one login. It’s a feature most software buyers look for—and a marginal gain that can help EHS professionals mitigate against under-reporting. Here’s how. The average person has a whopping 70-80 passwords, and EHS software is yet another application that requires a login. … Read More
What You Need to Know About the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and EHS
Are you ready for a connected working environment? Do you want to predict machine failures and prevent workplace injuries? Then the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is your answer. The industrial Internet of Things simply means all your workplace equipment – including PPE and machinery – is connected to the internet. Futhermore, the equipment’s data … Read More
Will AI Solve Your Workplace Safety Problems?
Workplace safety and technology are thoroughly intertwined. From Excel spreadsheets to full-blown EHS software, most EHS professionals now use technology to save time and effort while ensuring workplace safety. However, a new form of technology has entered the world of EHS. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undeniably a big part of our lives. Whether it … Read More
A Guide to Wearable Safety Technology in EHS
Let’s face it: wearable safety technology is everywhere these days. Don’t know where to start? We found out which wearables are making waves in the EHS industry today, and why. Read more: 5 Ways AI Increases Workplace Safety and Productivity » Read on for a background in wearable tech, where the market is headed, and … Read More
How to Choose the Best EHS Software for Your Business
Picking out EHS software is overwhelming. Look out for these 4 capabilities, and understand what you want, on your EHS software journey.
Virtual Reality in Safety Training: A realistic method?
Virtual reality safety training is a proven method of engaging workers across high risk industries. But how accessible is this technology?
How to tell what version of SharePoint you’re using
Your SharePoint version determines the technologies that you have available to you at your company. Find out what version you’re using.