As the saying goes, knowledge is power. The more you know, the better off you’ll be. Obviously, this can apply to many things, but it’s particularly relevant when it comes to occupational health and safety. The more information a company collects about workplace safety, the better positioned it’ll be to make smart decisions about safety.

For most industries, there will always be hazards that create risk for employees. The trick, of course, is trying to control and address labor safety and hygiene hazards as much as possible. If companies in the manufacturing and construction industries, for example, have the right plan, they can stay ahead of the game and mitigate those risks as much as possible.

No matter the industry, it’s a good bet that things are changing. Methods or procedures that might have been standard five or 10 years ago may not be that way anymore. This also holds true with regard to industrial health and safety.

There are big responsibilities that come with being a big company. In fairness, small companies also have big responsibilities. However, with bigger companies, it’s a little easier for things to be overlooked or forgotten with so many moving parts. One thing that should never be overlooked in companies of all sizes is environmental health and safety management.

We are proud to announce that EHS Insight has been named as a Higher Performer on G2’s Grid® for Environmental, Health and Safety Software. This is the first time EHS Insight has been featured in the G2 Grid among EHS leaders and major software vendors. Our award is based on customer satisfaction, with ratings that place us among the top performers.

There should be no debate about the importance of occupational health and safety in the workplace. It takes on particular importance for companies that operate in the manufacturing and construction industries. In these industries, safety needs to be taken seriously and companies need to be extra thorough in their approach.

More than ever before, companies need to place a heavy emphasis on occupational health and safety management. Not only is the safety of their employees at stake but the financial ramifications of safety lapses can be serious.

No matter the industry, every business should always be looking for new ways to change and improve. Once you stay in one place, others are bound to pass you by. Oddly enough, occupational safety and health (OSH) is one area where most companies can stand to make vast strides.

A common theme in our society that has risen since the prominence of COVID-19 is the increased emphasis on mitigating risk and increasing safety, both at home and the workplace. A strong workplace culture that puts priority on safety is critical for the success of any business in any market no matter what. With vaccines being distributed at a rapid rate in the United States, many businesses in several states are bringing employees back to the office for business as usual.

Big companies need strong organization and management in order to thrive. More importantly, they need that kind of management in every department, including workplace environment, health, and safety. When it comes to creating consistency across big companies, a corporate EHS system can do wonders for a company. Let’s take a closer look at some of the benefits of companies utilizing a health and safety management system.