Empowering Your Workforce: 4 Strategies to Boost Employee Participation in Ergonomics Initiatives
Proactively tackling risks can seem like an overwhelming feat for ergo teams. Ergonomics-based injuries make up a huge portion of the health and safety risk profile for many organizations and anyone who has waded into the issue will know it’s not as simple to manage as it may sound. Developing an effective strategy isn’t a […]
Sustainability in Procurement – an Integrated Approach
Procurement is changing, which means the way organisations engage with their suppliers, manage their supplier relationships, and make their purchasing decisions is changing. Multiple factors contribute to this, such as the expansion of global supply chains, the pursuit of efficiencies through digitisation, and the evolving methods of service delivery. However, the focus on managing supply […]
Successfully Implementing Your EHS Software Solution
In our last blog, Making the Business Case for EHS Software, we learned tips and tricks for building your business case for purchasing EHS software and the steps needed to secure buy-in from key stakeholders. Now let’s look at what happens after you’ve leapt over management buy-in hurdles, evaluated and partnered with the right vendor, […]
Understand the basics of EU Taxonomy… and its latest updates!
You have heard about taxonomy regulation but do not know where to start? You have noticed recent news without understanding their implications? Partially published in 2021, and regularly updated since then, the Taxonomy regulation is a complex subject that financial actors must integrate into their ESG strategy and risk monitoring, at the fund level according […]
Understanding the Impact of the IRA’s Methane Emissions Reduction Program
As climate change continues to pose a significant threat to our planet, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has become a top priority for governments worldwide. The United States is no exception. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is a significant new piece of legislation that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean […]
Making the Business Case for EHS Software
Justifying enterprise software is no easy feat. EHS professionals often struggle to build the business case for new solutions because they lack the data to demonstrate the direct cost savings associated with efficiency gains and process standardization. While Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, and Operations are often given the green light to seek out and implement […]
New Guide for Purchasing Occupational Health Software
For prospective buyers of digital occupational health solutions, a new report by Independent Research Firm, Verdantix, provides advice on where to start. It’s no secret that businesses everywhere are investing in the digital transformation of their occupational health (OH) processes. Swapping out spreadsheets for specialized software, OH leaders are looking for solutions that can help […]
How digital solutions are helping to transform the Hierarchy of Controls
Since its introduction in the 1950’s, the Hierarchy of Controls (HOC) has been a critical tool used to effectively control occupational hazards exposure and reduce the risk of on-the-job injuries & fatalities. As organizations evolve their safety systems, there is a growing interest in how to leverage technology to improve the application of HOC and […]
Software Implementations are EASY! Right?
In this article, we review the challenges that come with EHS software implementations and the keys to accomplishing a stress-free and successful implementation. He walked out in front of the crowd. There were hundreds (nay thousands!) of grizzled, wisened, battle-hardened EHS professionals in the vast arena. All their eyes were on him. Expectant faces. Waiting. […]
Quality Electronic Records and Signatures: Supporting Compliance with 21 CFR Part 11
The FDA published CFR Part 11, sometimes referred to as Title 21 CFR Part 11, in 1997, specifies the standards that must be met before electronic records and electronic signatures can be compared favorably to paper records and handwritten signatures. All industries subject to FDA oversight, such as those in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, […]