A Rookie Perspective: First Impressions & Top 3 Takeaways from Big Data TO
July 6, 2017 Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the Big DataTO conference with my colleagues David Vuong and Edmond Chan. As someone new to EHSQ software (it’s still my first month!) – especially in BI/Analytics and Big Data, I used this conference to take a rapid plunge into unfamiliar waters. […]
Medgate Rebrands as Cority
The global leader in SaaS-based enterprise EHSQ solutions announces new name and growth strategy “Cority stands for embracing the strong core values and the rich history our company was built upon and for upholding an unwavering commitment to our clients around the world,” said Mark Wallace, CEO of Medgate. “Our new name exemplifies and combines […]
Finding Common Ground Between Quality and Risk Management
Quality management software and risk management software have several aspects in common. However, within your company, quality and risk managers may not be collaborating in a meaningful, value-added way. These two fields are distinct disciplines, but if your organization can integrate risk management concepts into a modern quality management system, synergies may begin to come […]
EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive – What it Means for UK Companies
The European Union (EU) Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) came into force in December 2014, with the deadline for member states to introduce the provisions passing late last year. Despite the vote for Brexit, the UK remains a full EU member until negotiations are concluded. Therefore, companies will have to comply with the new reporting requirements […]
Medgate Client Woodside Energy Wins Prestigious Safety Excellence Award from Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association
Australia’s largest independent oil and gas company recognized for exceptional health and safety performance Perth, Australia (May 31, 2017) – Medgate client Woodside Energy, Australia’s largest independent oil and gas company, was recognized for its world-class capabilities in health and safety, being awarded the prestigious Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association Safety Excellence Award. The Australian […]
Industry 4.0 and Its Impact on EHSQ
Industry 4.0 is the latest phase of the industrial revolution. We investigate how its impacting EHSQ functions.
ISO 14001 Update – What You Need to Know About the Key Changes
Whilst designed to help companies reduce their environmental impact, ISO 14001 is also a key requirement for companies to win work through tendering. The management system standard was updated in 2015 and companies need to transition to keep their certification. We spoke with Darren Chadwick, Managing Partner of sustainability strategy consultancy Brite Green to find […]
Mid-Market Challenges in EHS – How to Solve Them
This blog post is part 1 of a 2-part series In the United States and Canada alone, there are close to 200,000 mid-market sized organizations. Typically defined as having an annual revenue of over $10 million and under $1 billion, these organizations employ roughly 25% of the workforce or close to 55 million employees. These […]
Medgate Client UCOR Wins 2017 Verdantix EHS Innovation Award
Department of Energy contractor unanimously selected by panel of industry experts for its innovative use of Medgate to protect employee health and safety Houston, TX (May 18, 2017) – UCOR, the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) cleanup contractor for the Oak Ridge Reservation (the site of the Manhattan Project), has been awarded the prestigious 2017 EH&S […]
What EHS Professionals Can’t See: Workplace Mental Health Risks
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, an annual campaign that aims to end stigma and promote mental health and well-being for all. As EHS professionals, this is a good time to pause and reflect on our current programs and consider what we can do to ensure we’re not just protecting our employees from […]