How to Build an EHS Risk Register (+ Free Template)
TEMPLATE | 10 MINUTE READ How to Build an EHS Risk Register (+ Free Template) Risk management starts with visibility. If you don’t have a consistent way to document workplace risks, assign ownership and track mitigation efforts, it’s difficult to know where your biggest exposures exist or whether they’re actually being addressed. That’s where an EHS risk […]
Frameworks for EHS Risk Management
Table of Contents Evotix Guide Frameworks for EHS Risk Management Risk is everywhere. Almost all aspects of a business are subject to unexpected, consequential risk. Organizations who want to better manage risk shouldn’t just account for the worst-case scenario; they should actively plan for it. This guide outlines an overview of risk management principles, teaches safety professionals how to plan for the unexpected and offers a look at where risk management frameworks […]
4 Steps to Manage EHS Risk: Identify, Assess, Control and Review
4 Steps to Manage EHS Risk: Identify, Assess, Control and Review A defined risk control process brings consistency to how risks are identified, prioritized and managed across an organization, helping ensure that controls are selected and maintained in a way that reduces the likelihood of harm. The four-step process outlined below draws inspiration from the risk management principles found […]
Best Risk Management Tools For EHS Professionals
Best Risk Management Tools For EHS Professionals Together, increased regulatory scrutiny and a plateauing fatality curve are pushing EHS professionals to rethink how they identify, score and monitor risk. Counting incidents after they happen is no longer enough to satisfy regulators or to move the needle on outcomes that have flatlined for years. The programs breaking […]
Choosing The Right Safety Controls For EHS Hazards: The Hierarchy of Controls
Choosing The Right Safety Controls For EHS Hazards: The Hierarchy of Controls Identifying workplace hazards is only the first step in managing risk. The real challenge is determining which controls will most effectively prevent an incident and making sure those controls remain effective long after implementation. The Hierarchy of Controls provides a structured framework for workplace controls based on […]
An Overview of Industrial Hygiene Management Software in Risk Mitigation
An Overview of Industrial Hygiene Management Software in Risk Mitigation Summary: Industrial hygiene management software provides a multitude of benefits to organizations, including identifying, evaluating and controlling workplace environmental factors that can cause illness, health issues or discomfort among workers. Modern workplaces can be hazardous environments. The introduction of new chemicals, tools or practices show that hazards and risks in […]
6 Key Features of Safety Management Systems
6 Key Features of Safety Management Software Summary: A robust safety management system hosts essential modules, such as safety, learning, risk management and environmental management, in a single, connected platform. These tools provide comprehensive dashboards and real-time data updates so EHS leaders can make informed decisions about the health and safety of their workforce. EHS leaders face increasing pressure to manage workplace risks, maintain compliance and demonstrate […]
Microlearning: How To Create Engaging Safety Training for Short Attention Spans
Microlearning: How To Create Engaging Safety Training for Short Attention Spans The jury’s still out on whether our attention spans are truly shrinking. Still, we’ve grown accustomed to bite-sized content, from TikTok videos to Instagram reels to the brief Facebook headlines we read in place of full-length articles. The way we learn is changing too. […]
Qualitative vs Quantitative Risk Assessments: The Differences Explained
Qualitative vs Quantitative Risk Assessments: The Differences Explained A risk assessment is how you evaluate how serious a risk is to help determine what controls are necessary to manage the risk. But risk assessments aren’t one-size-fits-all. There are 2 main types, so let’s explore their differences. What is a Qualitative Risk Assessment? A qualitative risk assessment relies on judgment, experience, observations, and feedback to rate a risk’s severity. These assessments commonly follow a […]
Creating a Continuous Health and Safety Management Cycle
Creating a Continuous Health and Safety Cycle Organizations should treat health and safety as a cycle of continuous improvement instead of viewing it as a mere compliance exercise that flows linearly from the top down. We at Evotix refers to this as the Health and Safety Cycle, and it has five parts. In a sense, […]