Environmental health and safety (EHS) software acts as a data management system for capturing, storing, and analyzing information related to occupational health and safety, waste management, and sustainability. EHS solutions are primarily used by businesses to maintain regulatory compliance by monitoring environmental performance metrics, tracking inventory of dangerous materials, and performing inspections. Safety professionals and compliance officers also use EHS software to guide risk management analysis and implement corrective actions.
Businesses leverage EHS software, or EHS management software, to reduce workplace risks, improve environmental performance through waste reduction, and ensure accountability for workplace incidents. EHS software is widely used throughout highly regulated industries in which compliance standards are high, such as manufacturing, oil and gas, or mining.
EHS software can be delivered as a standalone solution or combined with quality management (QMS) software (also known as environmental, health, safety, and compliance (EHSQ) software). EHS management solutions often integrate with ERP systems, QMS, or individual solutions within supply chain management, such as human resources.
To qualify for inclusion in the EHS category, a product must:
Monitor company waste and incidents related to safety
Include regulatory incident reporting and corrective actions
Perform environmental and safety risk assessments
Plan and execute audit and inspections activities
Manage an audit trail of compliance and safety data
Provide (or integrate with systems for) safety training
Analyze environmental and health and safety activities
