In today’s fast-paced world, there is no doubt that Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Software is playing a significant and ever increasing role in the modern workplace. Whilst it is now also a commonly held belief that the corresponding results of implementing EHS Software does actually help to significantly decrease the number of injuries and costs in a workplace, what is not so commonly understood however is people's understanding of how that comes about, or why that is actually the case.
This blog explores how implementing EHS software such as dulann contributes to increased accident prevention, whilst at the same time creating safer workplaces, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs.
Some research tells us that for every 90 good saves/observations/near-miss incidents that occur, circa one accident will occur. By allowing greater access to reporting through smartphones and apps, the company has now an increased awareness, and as a result will proactively work on, smaller observations. De facto you are in theory preventing accidents before they happen. This in turn clearly prevents or reduces the level of injury over time. The concept of reporting must of course be supported by an appropriate safety culture within the organisation.
EHS Software allows organisations to be far more proactive in identifying consistent root causes and problematic areas in a “live” environment. Technology allows employees to report safety matters far quicker and easier than if it were done on paperwork and EHS Software does not have anywhere near the same time lag associated with paperwork when it comes to data collection, data input, data analysis or data reporting. In return EHS Software such as dulann allows the employer to focus on high risk areas quickly, which in turn reduces or prevents the potential for accidents over time.
Everyone generally accepts that “New Employees”, “Contractors”, and “Non Routine Tasks” have higher risk profiles. EHS Software such as dulann allows the organisation to better induct, train and monitor people and activities, in a far more efficient manner. That is not to say that all EHS activity can be conducted online, that's why we here at dulann believe that EHS Software has a time and place. If conducted appropriately however EHS Software is proven to significantly improve processes and reduce accident rates.
It’s fair to say that non compliant contractors pose a greater risk to themselves and the company, so EHS Software such as dulann, ensures that only health and safety compliant contractors can get permitted work. This means that EHS Software restricts non compliant contractors from slipping through the net to work on site. This can only reduce accident rates over time.
EHS Software allows Health & Safety staff to spend more time on higher value add EHS activities, and less time on administration. If the organisation has greater access to EHS Consultants and Advisors, then clearly that will result in a lower rate of accidents.
EHS Software such as dulann, gives you much greater access to Intelligent Data, so the organisation can make Data Driven Decisions. An example of this is when the organisation can project forward both the number of incidents/accidents, and also the potential cost of same. This allows EHS people the opportunity to put a realistic business case to the Board, which in turn helps the EHS Department secure suitable and appropriate budgets for accident prevention.
EHS Software typically has the capability of proactively flagging non conformance in the future i.e. 30 days prior to when a subcontractors insurance document expires, your EHS Software should be flagging that event with the subcontractor. Using automated notifications, this encourages engagement in compliance matters in advance of it becoming an issue, which in turn increases compliance and increases accident prevention.
EHS Software streamlines processes and provides comprehensive oversight, enabling organisations to maintain a safer working environment. This in turn helps improve the safety culture of an organisation which in turn helps accident prevention.
EHS Software such as dulann allows organisations to issue corrective actions in real time, but it also allows organisations to track the progress of those corrective actions, as well as date and time stamping activities, escalating activities, and flagging overdue activities. If organisations can assign, complete, and close corrective actions quicker and more efficiently then it results in a higher rate of accident prevention.
Benefits Beyond Accident Prevention
While accident prevention is a primary goal, and there are many more examples we can provide, EHS software such as dulann also offers additional benefits that are worth highlighting such as:
- Cost Savings - Reducing accidents decreases costs associated with medical expenses, legal fees, and downtime.
- Improved Productivity - A safer work environment boosts employee morale and productivity.
- Improved Operational Performance - An example here would be flagging “Not Safe to Use” equipment in a “live” environment. In a paperwork world, a piece of equipment could be out of action and non productive for a significantly longer period.
- Better Reputation - Demonstrating a commitment to safety enhances the Organisation's reputation among stakeholders, clients, and potential employees.
- Sustainability - EHS software such as dulann also includes features such as ESG, Learning, Maintenance & Quality Management Systems, helping organisations minimise to significantly improve their sustainability in every way.
Conclusion
EHS software is a vital tool in the modern workplace, significantly contributing to accident prevention and overall safety management. By enabling proactive risk assessment, real-time incident reporting, comprehensive compliance management, enhanced safety training, data-driven decision-making, and active employee engagement, EHS software such as dulann helps organisations create safer, more efficient, and compliant work environments. Investing in EHS software is not just about compliance; it’s about building a culture of safety that supports the business.
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Damian Donlon currently leads dulann as CEO, a company based in Wexford and Malaga, who are market leaders in the provision of EHSQ Software. Dulann are the only company in the World that offers EHSQ Software across the Environmental, Health, Safety, Quality, Maintenance, ESG and eLearning sectors. Prior to the last ten years at dulann, Damian has spent many years leading and coaching businesses to develop strategic planning, with the key focus of long term sustainability, performance improvement and succession planning. In addition to a wealth of experience, Damian also holds an MBA, and a first class honours Degree BBS.
