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 […]
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 […]
The Full Contractor Safety Management Lifecycle
EBOOK | 15 MINUTE READ The Full Contractor Safety Management Lifecycle Contractors introduce a complicated risk profile, operating outside standard workflows, move between sites and bring varying levels of training, oversight and risk exposure. As a result, even organizations with strong internal safety processes can struggle to maintain consistent standards when contractors are involved. This guide outlines a practical framework […]
Building a Contractor Safety Management Program: Challenges and Best Practices
Building a Contractor Safety Management Program: Challenges and Best Practices Summary: Contractor safety management ensures that temporary workers operate under the same safety expectations as your direct workforce. It requires clear qualification standards, consistent onboarding, active oversight and continuous performance monitoring to reduce risk across job sites. Done well, it helps organizations meet global compliance requirements and maintain consistent EHS&S performance even as contractor […]
The Problem With PQQ-Based Contractor Management (And How To Solve It)
The Problem With PQQ-Based Contractor Management (And How To Solve It) Summary: Pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) remain a core part of contractor management, assess and approve contractors before work begins. However, while PQQs may help screen contractors at the point of entry, they are poorly suited to serve as a comprehensive, on-going risk management system. What Is PQQ-Based Contractor Management? Prequalification questionnaires help establish minimum expectations around competency, insurance, training and incident history to qualify if […]