Tuesday, 16 April 2019. DNV GL, a risk management and quality assurance firm, has secured a three-year contract with Dana Petroleum, an oil production firm, to validate whether its safety and environmental critical elements meet performance and compliance standards
Monday, 15 April 2019. Verdantix EHS Software Benchmark Reveals A Renewed Focus On Customer Satisfaction
Friday, 12 April 2019. HSE fines Westdale Services, a construction contractor, £160,000 after a boy fell 10 metres from an unsecured scaffold ladder. HSE found inadequate security for preventing access to the ladder, especially by children from a nearby school
Friday, 12 April 2019. HSE fines Braegate Produce, a potato processing company, £50,000 after a worker was struck by a telehandler load. HSE found that the firm had insufficient measures in place to prevent vehicle strikes and found hazardous paths of egress
Thursday, 11 April 2019. Tanarra Group, an Australasian alternative asset firm, has purchased a majority share of INX Software, a workplace EHS software firm. INX will use this investment to fund its global expansion and ongoing product innovation
Thursday, 11 April 2019. Tanarra Group, a diversified alternative asset firm, has acquired a majority stake in INX Software, an EHS software firm. A key focus of the acquisition will be investing in the technology, marketing and growth initiatives of INX and its products
Thursday, 11 April 2019. VelocityEHS Powers Up Its Chemical Safety and Regulatory Compliance Solution By Acquiring ChemTel Emergency Response Services
Wednesday, 10 April 2019. Autism Anglia, a UK charity focused on autism, has selected Safe Hub from Lone Worker Solutions to protect its lone workers in the field. A SOS fob device will be used to locate and manage workers in an emergency
Tuesday, 09 April 2019. VelocityEHS, an EHS software provider, has acquired ChemTel, a chemical transportation safety and compliance services firm. This acquisition merges ChemTel’s emergency response and consulting services with VelocityEHS’s chemical management platform
Tuesday, 09 April 2019. Quentic, an EHS software firm, has released version 11.2 of its platform, extending the built-in interface with Enhesa’s regulatory database. Updates on legal obligations of over 240 countries now can be automatically adapted in its legal register
Monday, 08 April 2019. Verdantix 2019 Europe HSE Summit Shines Light On How Digital Technology Is Evolving The HSE Role
Monday, 08 April 2019. HELIX Environmental Planning, an environmental consulting firm, announced that it will acquire Foothill Associates, an environmental consulting and planning firm, to enhance its regulatory compliance services and expand its California footprint
Friday, 05 April 2019. Network Rail, the infrastructure owner and manager of most of Britain’s railway network, has selected Alcumus Group’s Info Exchange to improve worker safety by providing its 37,000 workers with simplified access to key safety information
Thursday, 04 April 2019. SafetyTek, a safety management software firm, has partnered with the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) to provide discounted safety management software solutions for MCAC’s new and existing customer base
Thursday, 04 April 2019. ByrneLooby, an international engineering firm, has acquired TerraConsult, an environmental engineering firm. TerraConsult’s staff of 45 brings environmental expertise to ByrneLooby and increases its reach into the UK, Ireland and the Middle East
Wednesday, 03 April 2019. OSHA fines Florida Roofing Experts $132,598 for exposing employees to fall hazards at a Florida worksite. OSHA found that the contractor failed to provide adequate fall protection for employees that were working at heights up to 13 feet
Wednesday, 03 April 2019. OSHA fines Remington Arms Company, an arms manufacturing firm, $210,132 after an employee’s fingertip was amputated while working with machinery. OSHA found numerous safety violations, including exposures to electrical and chemical hazards
Wednesday, 03 April 2019. Challenging Firms’ Silos Between HSE And Operations Through Vendor Technologies And Service Offerings Tuesday, 02 April 2019. Shell has selected RealWear’s head mounted HMT-1Z1 computer platform to support the digital transformation of its operations. These devices will be deployed through Honeywell in 12 countries and across 24 operational sites Tuesday, 02 April 2019. Honeywell and the city of Newark, New Jersey have partnered in an energy savings improvement project involving 17 city facilities. The project aims to cut annual energy costs by an estimated 36 percent with savings of nearly $1 million a year Monday, 01 April 2019. PHI International, a helicopter operator, has selected Ideagen’s Coruson to enhance safety across its global business. PHI International will become the first firm in its industry to combine bow-tie risk models with safety reporting and auditing Sunday, 31 March 2019. IsoMetrix, an EHS and risk software provider, has released a carbon footprint solution, created in partnership with The Carbon Neutral Group (CNG) and designed to help firms accurately calculate, manage and report their carbon footprints Friday, 29 March 2019. HSE fines 2 Sisters Food Group, a food processing firm, £1.4 million after a worker was injured while unblocking a machine on the poultry slaughter line. HSE found the firm had failed to identify deficiencies in the guarding on the machine Thursday, 28 March 2019. NCEC, a chemical services firm, has gained the 100th customer of its partnership with the Chinese National Registration Center for Chemicals (NRCC). The firms have partnered to develop SDS management, reporting and call handling within China Thursday, 28 March 2019. WASTELINQ, a waste management software vendor, has announced the release of its Software-as-a-Service offering. The offering includes two products: Generator and Enterprise offering comprehensive solutions for all areas of waste management Tuesday, 26 March 2019. RealWear, an industrial wearable firm, has released the largest software upgrade since launching its HMT-1 hands-free head worn computer in 2017. This update redesigned its user interface, voice keyboard, file management system and enhanced security Tuesday, 26 March 2019. SuitX, an exoskeleton technology provider, has launched its third-generation shoulder-supporting exoskeleton, shoulderX V3. The new iteration introduces technology that automatically conforms to each user's body shape to achieve fit and user comfort Tuesday, 26 March 2019. NASA has awarded AECOM, a global engineering and consulting firm, a contract to investigate, design and implement environmental remedial actions at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and NASA centers nationwide Tuesday, 26 March 2019. OSHA fines Avid Pallet Services, $188,302 for continuously exposing workers to wood dust. OSHA found the pallet manufacturer failed to implement engineering controls to limit dust exposure, as well as train employees on the hazards of wood dust Monday, 25 March 2019. OSHA fines Corley Contractors, a Georgia-based contractor, $106, 078 for exposing employees to excavation hazards while installing water lines. OSHA found the firm failed to install a protective cave-in system or provide safe egress Thursday, 21 March 2019. OSHA has fined Dowa THT America, a metal treatment firm, $1,326,367 for 25 willful, serious, and other-than-serious violations related to confined spaces, machine guarding, falls, chemical exposures, respiratory protection, and electrical equipment Wednesday, 20 March 2019. Torani, a flavouring and spice manufacturer, has selected ReposiTrak, a supply chain and compliance software provider, to automate compliance documentation for its facilities and item range while also increasing supply chain transparency Tuesday, 19 March 2019. Ramboll, an engineering and consulting firm, has acquired TEC, an environmental consultancy. The acquisition brings climate change mitigation and policy expertise to its current sustainability offering and expands Ramboll’s footprint in France Tuesday, 19 March 2019. OSHA fines AMTEC Less Lethal Systems, an ammunition manufacturer, $188,290 after an explosion fatally injured two employees. OSHA found that the firm failed to maintain good engineering practices or train employees on operating procedures Monday, 18 March 2019. AECOM, a global engineering and infrastructure firm, has been appointed the owner’s engineer of the Solar River Project—one of the world’s largest solar power projects and one of the largest energy construction projects in Australia Thursday, 14 March 2019. Safety Management Systems, an EHS and compliance provider, has launched FLEET360 on-site fleet safety compliance services to help firms manage fleet regulations. This new offering is part of the SMS360 safety management and compliance solution Thursday, 14 March 2019. Parekh Integrated Services (PISPL), an Indian logistics firm, has selected the EHS cloud and mobile solutions of ProcessMAP, an EHSQ software provider, to improve its safety, quality and operational excellence through data analytics and automation Thursday, 14 March 2019. McLarens, a global insurance services provider, has signalled its expansion into environmental testing and consulting services by acquiring American Environmental Group, an environmental consulting firm specializing in indoor air quality testing Wednesday, 13 March 2019. Intelex CEO Appointment Points To A New Phase Of Growth For Intelex And The EHSQ Market Wednesday, 13 March 2019. Intelex, an EHSQ software vendor, has appointed Craig Halliday as its new CEO. Halliday will be responsible for the strategic direction and operational execution of the firm to further accelerate Intelex’s momentum and expand customer value Wednesday, 13 March 2019. SafetyTek Software, a workplace safety software vendor, has released version 3.1 of its safety management platform. This update expands reporting capabilities, enhances the dashboard and implements location-specific safety forms Wednesday, 13 March 2019. VelocityEHS, an EHS software provider, has partnered with occupational health technology firm Kinetica Labs to implement video-based, sensorless motion-capture technology into its Humantech ergonomic software Wednesday, 13 March 2019. OSHA fines Brinker Florida, the operator of a Chili’s Grill and Bar, $62,513 after an employee suffered burns from a fall into a hot water bath. OSHA also found that the firm failed to maintain safety data sheets and train employees on chemicals Thursday, 07 March 2019. Increasingly Maturing Market For EHS Regulatory Content Signalled By Recent Commercial Shifts Thursday, 07 March 2019. SLR, an environmental consultancy, has acquired HydroSimulations, an Australian-based groundwater specialist firm. This acquisition expands SLR’s Australian presence and adds expertise in hydrogeology, groundwater modelling and management Thursday, 07 March 2019. Natural Power, an energy and engineering consultancy, has partnered with Navitas Solutions, a turbine inspection firm, to deliver wind turbine blade inspection and maintenance services in Latin America Wednesday, 06 March 2019. Intelex Technologies, an EHSQ software firm, has appointed Roula Vrsic as SVP of Marketing. Vrsic will lead the global go-to-market strategy to accelerate Intelex’s customer success and brand awareness to drive expansion in the EHSQ market Wednesday, 06 March 2019. OSHA fines PCL Construction Services and Universal Engineering Services $157,792 after two employees suffered a fatal fall at a work site. OSHA found that the contractors failed to inspect scaffolds, shoring and formwork properly before construction Wednesday, 06 March 2019. OSHA fines U.S. Battery Manufacturing $115,594 for exposing employees to lead, arsenic, unguarded machinery and other safety hazards. OSHA found that the company also failed to conduct training or implement a medical surveillance program Tuesday, 05 March 2019. NATS, a UK-based air traffic control firm, has chosen Pro-Sapien’s HSEQ Innovate software to manage EHS requirements across its 5,000 European employees. HSEQ Innovate will act as a single point for incident tracking and risk management Tuesday, 05 March 2019. Yorkshire Water, a water and sewage firm, has placed a £1.1m order for Blackline Safety connected gas detection products and services. Blackline Safety will provide its single and four-gas G7c detectors with a five-year G7 Insight service programme Tuesday, 05 March 2019. StarTex Software, an EHS software firm, announced the release of its Vendor Management module for its EHS Insight suite. The module helps EHS managers oversee vendor relationships, risk management and related document approvals Tuesday, 05 March 2019. OSHA fines Etna Construction, a Pennsylvania-based contractor, $208,560 for exposing employees to excavation hazards at a worksite. OSHA found that the firm failed to install protective systems or safe egress routes in the excavation area Tuesday, 05 March 2019. OSHA fines TarHeel Corp, a roofing contractor, $32,013 after an employee suffered fatal injuries from falling at a Florida worksite. OSHA found that the firm failed to provide employees with fall protection systems or train them on proper procedures Tuesday, 05 March 2019. OSHA fines TarHeel Corp, a roofing contractor, $32,013 after an employee suffered fatal injuries from falling at a Florida worksite. OSHA found that the firm failed to provide employees with fall protection systems or train them on proper procedures (2) Tuesday, 26 February 2019. Trinity Consultants, an engineering and consulting firm, has acquired The Redstone Group, a consulting firm specialized in international chemical control laws, EHS auditing, and EHS compliance and permitting Monday, 25 February 2019. Verisk 3E, a regulatory compliance firm has acquired SAP’s Content as a Service business, including its Environmental Health and Safety Regulatory Content (ERC) and Environmental Health and Safety Regulatory Documentation (ERD) teams and data assets Monday, 25 February 2019. AB Agri, the agricultural division of the Association of British Foods, has chosen Alcumus Group for its risk management solutions. AB Agri will use Alcumus’s Info Exchange, COSHH Management System and contractor management service, SafeContractor Monday, 25 February 2019. ERM, an engineering and consulting firm, has partnered with Datamaran, a risk management software vendor, to help firms understand their material ESG topics. This partnership will combine ERM’s advisory teams and Datamaran’s AI technology Thursday, 21 February 2019. OSHA fines Hilti, a hardware wholesaler, $164,802 after an employee was injured while operating a forklift. OSHA found that Hilti failed to provide forklift operator training or ensure that employees performed daily forklift inspections Thursday, 21 February 2019. GOARC, an EHS software firm, has been chosen as a 2019 Red Herring Top 100 European Winner by a panel of industry leaders, analysts and journalists that recognized the firm’s EHS platform for innovation, business strategy and market penetration Wednesday, 20 February 2019. OSHA fines von Drehle Corp., a paper products manufacturer, $303,657 for exposing employees to electrical hazards, combustible dust accumulation, arc-flashes and fall hazards, as well as failing to lockout machinery Tuesday, 19 February 2019. Airsweb, an EHS software firm, has partnered with Enterprise Health, an occupational health software firm. This partnership will provide firms with a comprehensive solution with functionality for EHS management and occupational health administration Tuesday, 19 February 2019. AECOM Capital, the investment arm of engineering firm AECOM, has partnered with Canyon Partners, an asset management firm, establishing AECOM-Canyon Partners. The joint venture will focus on developing large-scale commercial real estate projects Monday, 18 February 2019. Anthesis Group, a sustainability services firm, has merged with Lavola, a multidisciplinary sustainability consulting firm. The merger strengthens Anthesis Group’s global footprint and introduces the firm into Spain, Andorra and Colombia Friday, 15 February 2019. HSE has fined Basildon Borough Council £133,333 after a brick boundary wall, of which it was a partial owner, collapsed and injured a six-year-old girl. HSE found that the council failed to implement a system of inspection, maintenance and repair Thursday, 14 February 2019. How Are EHS Consultants Improving Their Efficiency Of Project Delivery Through Digital? Thursday, 14 February 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software firm, released its enhanced Quality Management solution. The new platform will help customers survey their supply chains to monitor suppliers and capture customer feedback, among other functions Thursday, 14 February 2019. Logical Safety, an EHS and OpRisk technology firm, announced its round one investment from venture capital firm Portugal Ventures. With the investment, the firm plans to expand its technology to serve a broader suite of EHS responsibilities Thursday, 14 February 2019. St. Modwen, a property development firm, has selected Info Exchange, Alcumus Group’s risk management software, to digitize and consolidate its risk management processes. This complements existing services that St. Modwen receives from Alcumus Thursday, 14 February 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software firm, has released its enhanced quality management solution. This solution provides quality professionals with a closed-loop continuous improvement process to ensure product compliance and drive operational efficiency Wednesday, 13 February 2019. OSHA fines Crown Roofing, a Florida-based contractor, $265,196 for exposing employees to fall hazards at two separate worksites. The firm has been inspected 17 times in the past five years, with 11 inspections resulting in repeat violations Wednesday, 13 February 2019. Guardhat, an industrial safety technology firm, has announced a collaboration with IBM Watson Internet of Things (IoT). Guardhat will integrate its KYRA IoT platform with IBM’s Maximo to provide near real-time situational awareness using smart PPE Tuesday, 12 February 2019. Arlanda Airport in Stockholm has chosen Ramboll, a global engineering and consulting firm, to design the 80,000 m2 Pier G expansion project. Ramboll will focus on developing sustainable solutions and coordinate the project’s BREEAM classification Tuesday, 12 February 2019. Trinity Consultants, an EHS consultant firm, has acquired ASK Consulting Engineers, an acoustics, air quality and noise services provider. This acquisition provides Trinity Consultants with a foundation for growth in the Australian market Monday, 11 February 2019. Charting The Future For EHS Technologies: From R&D Through Launch, Growth And Maturity Monday, 11 February 2019. SAI Global, an EHS and risk management software firm, will acquire BWise, an audit, regulatory compliance and risk management software firm. BWise’s domain expertise will enhance SAI Global’s risk, compliance and learning solutions portfolio Monday, 11 February 2019. Harsco, a multinational industrial services firm, has appointed Cope Willis as vice president of sustainability and environmental solutions. He will lead efforts to integrate and embed sustainability throughout the firm Monday, 11 February 2019. HSE has fined The Food Park, a poultry processing firm, £866,650 after a worker was seriously injured by a forklift truck. HSE found there was an inadequate system for separating workers and vehicles Friday, 08 February 2019. Ecolab, a water, hygiene and energy technology service firm, has acquired Lobster Ink, an online hospitality and food service training firm. This acquisition strengthens Ecolab’s deployment and portfolio of hygiene and food safety trainings Wednesday, 06 February 2019. SafetyTek, an EHS software firm, has joined NVIDIA’s Inception program. The program will support SafetyTek in developing its Spence.AI, an artificial intelligence safety assistant powered from the SafetyTek platform Tuesday, 05 February 2019. AVEVA, an engineering and industrial software firm, has updated its Monitoring, Control and Information Management portfolio to provide edge-to-cloud integration and visualisation tools. It has been deployed by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Monday, 04 February 2019. RPS, a global professional services firm, has acquired Corview, an infrastructure advisory consultancy, growing RPS’s presence in the Asia Pacific region. The combined firm will have services in project strategy, community engagement and other areas Monday, 04 February 2019. OSHA fines Tap Rack Bang Indoor Shooting Range $214,387 for exposing employees to unsafe levels of lead at its Texas facility. OSHA cited the firm for not replacing damaged protective equipment and not monitoring employees for lead-related illnesses Monday, 04 February 2019. HSE fines Ray Strank Roofing, a London-based roofing firm, £50,000 after the falling death of a worker. HSE found that the firm failed to properly plan the work and not instituted suitable fall control measures Friday, 01 February 2019. John Sisk & Son, a global construction firm, has chosen Airsweb, an EHS software firm, to consolidate its health and safety reporting into one system. John Sisk & Son will use Airsweb AVA to focus on its goal of zero accidents and incidents Thursday, 31 January 2019. ProntoForms, an enterprise mobile form provider specializing in EHS, has announced its multi-year agreement, valued at $900,000, with a Fortune 500 company to deploy its platform solution to support work and compliance requirements in over 100 countries Thursday, 31 January 2019. ERM, an EHS and sustainability consulting firm, has announced the opening of a regional office in Villahermosa, in the Mexican state of Tabasco. This expansion will help local ERM clients in navigating EHS regulations for the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, 29 January 2019. ETQ, an EHSQ and compliance software firm, has released its enhanced ETQ Reliance 2019 quality management software. This release includes a new user interface, seven integrated solutions for firms’ operations and updated training options Tuesday, 29 January 2019. ComplianceMetrix, a compliance, risk and quality management software firm, has released CMX Recalls. This release gives customers enhanced capabilities to manage product incidents, withdrawals and recalls from initiation to resolution Tuesday, 29 January 2019. Probuild, an Australian construction firm, has chosen Procore, a construction management platform, to manage its EHS requirements. Procore will help Probuild in mitigating risk, tracking performance and improving quality and safety processes Monday, 28 January 2019. DNV GL, a quality assurance and risk management firm, has partnered with Warehouses De Pauw (WDP), a warehousing and logistics firm, to provide engineering and technical services in the installation of 40,000 solar panels at WDP’s warehouses Thursday, 24 January 2019. Verisk 3E, a regulatory compliance firm, has announced an alliance with China’s National Registration Center for Chemicals (NRCC). Through this alliance, NRCC will provide emergency response support and reporting for chemical products in China Thursday, 24 January 2019. Terracon, a consulting and engineering firm, announces key organizational changes by appointing M. Gayle Packer as its new CEO and president. Other executive changes include a new chief development and safety officer and a new chief legal officer Wednesday, 23 January 2019. OSHA fines Compass Group USA, a food service and hospitality firm, $134,880 for exposing employees to burn and chemical hazards at a Florida cafeteria. OSHA cited the firm for hazards associated with fire routes and inadequate chemical training Wednesday, 23 January 2019. OSHA fines Ad-Ler Roofing, a Florida-based contractor, $91,466 for exposing employees to dangerous fall risks. These citations come just one month after similar violations were found at another Ad-Ler Roofing worksite 1 2 3 4
Tuesday, 02 April 2019. Shell has selected RealWear’s head mounted HMT-1Z1 computer platform to support the digital transformation of its operations. These devices will be deployed through Honeywell in 12 countries and across 24 operational sites
Tuesday, 02 April 2019. Honeywell and the city of Newark, New Jersey have partnered in an energy savings improvement project involving 17 city facilities. The project aims to cut annual energy costs by an estimated 36 percent with savings of nearly $1 million a year
Monday, 01 April 2019. PHI International, a helicopter operator, has selected Ideagen’s Coruson to enhance safety across its global business. PHI International will become the first firm in its industry to combine bow-tie risk models with safety reporting and auditing
Sunday, 31 March 2019. IsoMetrix, an EHS and risk software provider, has released a carbon footprint solution, created in partnership with The Carbon Neutral Group (CNG) and designed to help firms accurately calculate, manage and report their carbon footprints
Friday, 29 March 2019. HSE fines 2 Sisters Food Group, a food processing firm, £1.4 million after a worker was injured while unblocking a machine on the poultry slaughter line. HSE found the firm had failed to identify deficiencies in the guarding on the machine
Thursday, 28 March 2019. NCEC, a chemical services firm, has gained the 100th customer of its partnership with the Chinese National Registration Center for Chemicals (NRCC). The firms have partnered to develop SDS management, reporting and call handling within China
Thursday, 28 March 2019. WASTELINQ, a waste management software vendor, has announced the release of its Software-as-a-Service offering. The offering includes two products: Generator and Enterprise offering comprehensive solutions for all areas of waste management
Tuesday, 26 March 2019. RealWear, an industrial wearable firm, has released the largest software upgrade since launching its HMT-1 hands-free head worn computer in 2017. This update redesigned its user interface, voice keyboard, file management system and enhanced security
Tuesday, 26 March 2019. SuitX, an exoskeleton technology provider, has launched its third-generation shoulder-supporting exoskeleton, shoulderX V3. The new iteration introduces technology that automatically conforms to each user's body shape to achieve fit and user comfort
Tuesday, 26 March 2019. NASA has awarded AECOM, a global engineering and consulting firm, a contract to investigate, design and implement environmental remedial actions at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and NASA centers nationwide
Tuesday, 26 March 2019. OSHA fines Avid Pallet Services, $188,302 for continuously exposing workers to wood dust. OSHA found the pallet manufacturer failed to implement engineering controls to limit dust exposure, as well as train employees on the hazards of wood dust
Monday, 25 March 2019. OSHA fines Corley Contractors, a Georgia-based contractor, $106, 078 for exposing employees to excavation hazards while installing water lines. OSHA found the firm failed to install a protective cave-in system or provide safe egress
Thursday, 21 March 2019. OSHA has fined Dowa THT America, a metal treatment firm, $1,326,367 for 25 willful, serious, and other-than-serious violations related to confined spaces, machine guarding, falls, chemical exposures, respiratory protection, and electrical equipment
Wednesday, 20 March 2019. Torani, a flavouring and spice manufacturer, has selected ReposiTrak, a supply chain and compliance software provider, to automate compliance documentation for its facilities and item range while also increasing supply chain transparency
Tuesday, 19 March 2019. Ramboll, an engineering and consulting firm, has acquired TEC, an environmental consultancy. The acquisition brings climate change mitigation and policy expertise to its current sustainability offering and expands Ramboll’s footprint in France
Tuesday, 19 March 2019. OSHA fines AMTEC Less Lethal Systems, an ammunition manufacturer, $188,290 after an explosion fatally injured two employees. OSHA found that the firm failed to maintain good engineering practices or train employees on operating procedures
Monday, 18 March 2019. AECOM, a global engineering and infrastructure firm, has been appointed the owner’s engineer of the Solar River Project—one of the world’s largest solar power projects and one of the largest energy construction projects in Australia
Thursday, 14 March 2019. Safety Management Systems, an EHS and compliance provider, has launched FLEET360 on-site fleet safety compliance services to help firms manage fleet regulations. This new offering is part of the SMS360 safety management and compliance solution
Thursday, 14 March 2019. Parekh Integrated Services (PISPL), an Indian logistics firm, has selected the EHS cloud and mobile solutions of ProcessMAP, an EHSQ software provider, to improve its safety, quality and operational excellence through data analytics and automation
Thursday, 14 March 2019. McLarens, a global insurance services provider, has signalled its expansion into environmental testing and consulting services by acquiring American Environmental Group, an environmental consulting firm specializing in indoor air quality testing
Wednesday, 13 March 2019. Intelex CEO Appointment Points To A New Phase Of Growth For Intelex And The EHSQ Market
Wednesday, 13 March 2019. Intelex, an EHSQ software vendor, has appointed Craig Halliday as its new CEO. Halliday will be responsible for the strategic direction and operational execution of the firm to further accelerate Intelex’s momentum and expand customer value
Wednesday, 13 March 2019. SafetyTek Software, a workplace safety software vendor, has released version 3.1 of its safety management platform. This update expands reporting capabilities, enhances the dashboard and implements location-specific safety forms
Wednesday, 13 March 2019. VelocityEHS, an EHS software provider, has partnered with occupational health technology firm Kinetica Labs to implement video-based, sensorless motion-capture technology into its Humantech ergonomic software
Wednesday, 13 March 2019. OSHA fines Brinker Florida, the operator of a Chili’s Grill and Bar, $62,513 after an employee suffered burns from a fall into a hot water bath. OSHA also found that the firm failed to maintain safety data sheets and train employees on chemicals
Thursday, 07 March 2019. Increasingly Maturing Market For EHS Regulatory Content Signalled By Recent Commercial Shifts Thursday, 07 March 2019. SLR, an environmental consultancy, has acquired HydroSimulations, an Australian-based groundwater specialist firm. This acquisition expands SLR’s Australian presence and adds expertise in hydrogeology, groundwater modelling and management Thursday, 07 March 2019. Natural Power, an energy and engineering consultancy, has partnered with Navitas Solutions, a turbine inspection firm, to deliver wind turbine blade inspection and maintenance services in Latin America Wednesday, 06 March 2019. Intelex Technologies, an EHSQ software firm, has appointed Roula Vrsic as SVP of Marketing. Vrsic will lead the global go-to-market strategy to accelerate Intelex’s customer success and brand awareness to drive expansion in the EHSQ market Wednesday, 06 March 2019. OSHA fines PCL Construction Services and Universal Engineering Services $157,792 after two employees suffered a fatal fall at a work site. OSHA found that the contractors failed to inspect scaffolds, shoring and formwork properly before construction Wednesday, 06 March 2019. OSHA fines U.S. Battery Manufacturing $115,594 for exposing employees to lead, arsenic, unguarded machinery and other safety hazards. OSHA found that the company also failed to conduct training or implement a medical surveillance program Tuesday, 05 March 2019. NATS, a UK-based air traffic control firm, has chosen Pro-Sapien’s HSEQ Innovate software to manage EHS requirements across its 5,000 European employees. HSEQ Innovate will act as a single point for incident tracking and risk management Tuesday, 05 March 2019. Yorkshire Water, a water and sewage firm, has placed a £1.1m order for Blackline Safety connected gas detection products and services. Blackline Safety will provide its single and four-gas G7c detectors with a five-year G7 Insight service programme Tuesday, 05 March 2019. StarTex Software, an EHS software firm, announced the release of its Vendor Management module for its EHS Insight suite. The module helps EHS managers oversee vendor relationships, risk management and related document approvals Tuesday, 05 March 2019. OSHA fines Etna Construction, a Pennsylvania-based contractor, $208,560 for exposing employees to excavation hazards at a worksite. OSHA found that the firm failed to install protective systems or safe egress routes in the excavation area Tuesday, 05 March 2019. OSHA fines TarHeel Corp, a roofing contractor, $32,013 after an employee suffered fatal injuries from falling at a Florida worksite. OSHA found that the firm failed to provide employees with fall protection systems or train them on proper procedures Tuesday, 05 March 2019. OSHA fines TarHeel Corp, a roofing contractor, $32,013 after an employee suffered fatal injuries from falling at a Florida worksite. OSHA found that the firm failed to provide employees with fall protection systems or train them on proper procedures (2) Tuesday, 26 February 2019. Trinity Consultants, an engineering and consulting firm, has acquired The Redstone Group, a consulting firm specialized in international chemical control laws, EHS auditing, and EHS compliance and permitting Monday, 25 February 2019. Verisk 3E, a regulatory compliance firm has acquired SAP’s Content as a Service business, including its Environmental Health and Safety Regulatory Content (ERC) and Environmental Health and Safety Regulatory Documentation (ERD) teams and data assets Monday, 25 February 2019. AB Agri, the agricultural division of the Association of British Foods, has chosen Alcumus Group for its risk management solutions. AB Agri will use Alcumus’s Info Exchange, COSHH Management System and contractor management service, SafeContractor Monday, 25 February 2019. ERM, an engineering and consulting firm, has partnered with Datamaran, a risk management software vendor, to help firms understand their material ESG topics. This partnership will combine ERM’s advisory teams and Datamaran’s AI technology Thursday, 21 February 2019. OSHA fines Hilti, a hardware wholesaler, $164,802 after an employee was injured while operating a forklift. OSHA found that Hilti failed to provide forklift operator training or ensure that employees performed daily forklift inspections Thursday, 21 February 2019. GOARC, an EHS software firm, has been chosen as a 2019 Red Herring Top 100 European Winner by a panel of industry leaders, analysts and journalists that recognized the firm’s EHS platform for innovation, business strategy and market penetration Wednesday, 20 February 2019. OSHA fines von Drehle Corp., a paper products manufacturer, $303,657 for exposing employees to electrical hazards, combustible dust accumulation, arc-flashes and fall hazards, as well as failing to lockout machinery Tuesday, 19 February 2019. Airsweb, an EHS software firm, has partnered with Enterprise Health, an occupational health software firm. This partnership will provide firms with a comprehensive solution with functionality for EHS management and occupational health administration Tuesday, 19 February 2019. AECOM Capital, the investment arm of engineering firm AECOM, has partnered with Canyon Partners, an asset management firm, establishing AECOM-Canyon Partners. The joint venture will focus on developing large-scale commercial real estate projects Monday, 18 February 2019. Anthesis Group, a sustainability services firm, has merged with Lavola, a multidisciplinary sustainability consulting firm. The merger strengthens Anthesis Group’s global footprint and introduces the firm into Spain, Andorra and Colombia Friday, 15 February 2019. HSE has fined Basildon Borough Council £133,333 after a brick boundary wall, of which it was a partial owner, collapsed and injured a six-year-old girl. HSE found that the council failed to implement a system of inspection, maintenance and repair Thursday, 14 February 2019. How Are EHS Consultants Improving Their Efficiency Of Project Delivery Through Digital? Thursday, 14 February 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software firm, released its enhanced Quality Management solution. The new platform will help customers survey their supply chains to monitor suppliers and capture customer feedback, among other functions Thursday, 14 February 2019. Logical Safety, an EHS and OpRisk technology firm, announced its round one investment from venture capital firm Portugal Ventures. With the investment, the firm plans to expand its technology to serve a broader suite of EHS responsibilities Thursday, 14 February 2019. St. Modwen, a property development firm, has selected Info Exchange, Alcumus Group’s risk management software, to digitize and consolidate its risk management processes. This complements existing services that St. Modwen receives from Alcumus Thursday, 14 February 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software firm, has released its enhanced quality management solution. This solution provides quality professionals with a closed-loop continuous improvement process to ensure product compliance and drive operational efficiency Wednesday, 13 February 2019. OSHA fines Crown Roofing, a Florida-based contractor, $265,196 for exposing employees to fall hazards at two separate worksites. The firm has been inspected 17 times in the past five years, with 11 inspections resulting in repeat violations Wednesday, 13 February 2019. Guardhat, an industrial safety technology firm, has announced a collaboration with IBM Watson Internet of Things (IoT). Guardhat will integrate its KYRA IoT platform with IBM’s Maximo to provide near real-time situational awareness using smart PPE Tuesday, 12 February 2019. Arlanda Airport in Stockholm has chosen Ramboll, a global engineering and consulting firm, to design the 80,000 m2 Pier G expansion project. Ramboll will focus on developing sustainable solutions and coordinate the project’s BREEAM classification Tuesday, 12 February 2019. Trinity Consultants, an EHS consultant firm, has acquired ASK Consulting Engineers, an acoustics, air quality and noise services provider. This acquisition provides Trinity Consultants with a foundation for growth in the Australian market Monday, 11 February 2019. Charting The Future For EHS Technologies: From R&D Through Launch, Growth And Maturity Monday, 11 February 2019. SAI Global, an EHS and risk management software firm, will acquire BWise, an audit, regulatory compliance and risk management software firm. BWise’s domain expertise will enhance SAI Global’s risk, compliance and learning solutions portfolio Monday, 11 February 2019. Harsco, a multinational industrial services firm, has appointed Cope Willis as vice president of sustainability and environmental solutions. He will lead efforts to integrate and embed sustainability throughout the firm Monday, 11 February 2019. HSE has fined The Food Park, a poultry processing firm, £866,650 after a worker was seriously injured by a forklift truck. HSE found there was an inadequate system for separating workers and vehicles Friday, 08 February 2019. Ecolab, a water, hygiene and energy technology service firm, has acquired Lobster Ink, an online hospitality and food service training firm. This acquisition strengthens Ecolab’s deployment and portfolio of hygiene and food safety trainings Wednesday, 06 February 2019. SafetyTek, an EHS software firm, has joined NVIDIA’s Inception program. The program will support SafetyTek in developing its Spence.AI, an artificial intelligence safety assistant powered from the SafetyTek platform Tuesday, 05 February 2019. AVEVA, an engineering and industrial software firm, has updated its Monitoring, Control and Information Management portfolio to provide edge-to-cloud integration and visualisation tools. It has been deployed by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Monday, 04 February 2019. RPS, a global professional services firm, has acquired Corview, an infrastructure advisory consultancy, growing RPS’s presence in the Asia Pacific region. The combined firm will have services in project strategy, community engagement and other areas Monday, 04 February 2019. OSHA fines Tap Rack Bang Indoor Shooting Range $214,387 for exposing employees to unsafe levels of lead at its Texas facility. OSHA cited the firm for not replacing damaged protective equipment and not monitoring employees for lead-related illnesses Monday, 04 February 2019. HSE fines Ray Strank Roofing, a London-based roofing firm, £50,000 after the falling death of a worker. HSE found that the firm failed to properly plan the work and not instituted suitable fall control measures Friday, 01 February 2019. John Sisk & Son, a global construction firm, has chosen Airsweb, an EHS software firm, to consolidate its health and safety reporting into one system. John Sisk & Son will use Airsweb AVA to focus on its goal of zero accidents and incidents Thursday, 31 January 2019. ProntoForms, an enterprise mobile form provider specializing in EHS, has announced its multi-year agreement, valued at $900,000, with a Fortune 500 company to deploy its platform solution to support work and compliance requirements in over 100 countries Thursday, 31 January 2019. ERM, an EHS and sustainability consulting firm, has announced the opening of a regional office in Villahermosa, in the Mexican state of Tabasco. This expansion will help local ERM clients in navigating EHS regulations for the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, 29 January 2019. ETQ, an EHSQ and compliance software firm, has released its enhanced ETQ Reliance 2019 quality management software. This release includes a new user interface, seven integrated solutions for firms’ operations and updated training options Tuesday, 29 January 2019. ComplianceMetrix, a compliance, risk and quality management software firm, has released CMX Recalls. This release gives customers enhanced capabilities to manage product incidents, withdrawals and recalls from initiation to resolution Tuesday, 29 January 2019. Probuild, an Australian construction firm, has chosen Procore, a construction management platform, to manage its EHS requirements. Procore will help Probuild in mitigating risk, tracking performance and improving quality and safety processes Monday, 28 January 2019. DNV GL, a quality assurance and risk management firm, has partnered with Warehouses De Pauw (WDP), a warehousing and logistics firm, to provide engineering and technical services in the installation of 40,000 solar panels at WDP’s warehouses Thursday, 24 January 2019. Verisk 3E, a regulatory compliance firm, has announced an alliance with China’s National Registration Center for Chemicals (NRCC). Through this alliance, NRCC will provide emergency response support and reporting for chemical products in China Thursday, 24 January 2019. Terracon, a consulting and engineering firm, announces key organizational changes by appointing M. Gayle Packer as its new CEO and president. Other executive changes include a new chief development and safety officer and a new chief legal officer Wednesday, 23 January 2019. OSHA fines Compass Group USA, a food service and hospitality firm, $134,880 for exposing employees to burn and chemical hazards at a Florida cafeteria. OSHA cited the firm for hazards associated with fire routes and inadequate chemical training Wednesday, 23 January 2019. OSHA fines Ad-Ler Roofing, a Florida-based contractor, $91,466 for exposing employees to dangerous fall risks. These citations come just one month after similar violations were found at another Ad-Ler Roofing worksite 1 2 3 4
Thursday, 07 March 2019. SLR, an environmental consultancy, has acquired HydroSimulations, an Australian-based groundwater specialist firm. This acquisition expands SLR’s Australian presence and adds expertise in hydrogeology, groundwater modelling and management
Thursday, 07 March 2019. Natural Power, an energy and engineering consultancy, has partnered with Navitas Solutions, a turbine inspection firm, to deliver wind turbine blade inspection and maintenance services in Latin America
Wednesday, 06 March 2019. Intelex Technologies, an EHSQ software firm, has appointed Roula Vrsic as SVP of Marketing. Vrsic will lead the global go-to-market strategy to accelerate Intelex’s customer success and brand awareness to drive expansion in the EHSQ market
Wednesday, 06 March 2019. OSHA fines PCL Construction Services and Universal Engineering Services $157,792 after two employees suffered a fatal fall at a work site. OSHA found that the contractors failed to inspect scaffolds, shoring and formwork properly before construction
Wednesday, 06 March 2019. OSHA fines U.S. Battery Manufacturing $115,594 for exposing employees to lead, arsenic, unguarded machinery and other safety hazards. OSHA found that the company also failed to conduct training or implement a medical surveillance program
Tuesday, 05 March 2019. NATS, a UK-based air traffic control firm, has chosen Pro-Sapien’s HSEQ Innovate software to manage EHS requirements across its 5,000 European employees. HSEQ Innovate will act as a single point for incident tracking and risk management
Tuesday, 05 March 2019. Yorkshire Water, a water and sewage firm, has placed a £1.1m order for Blackline Safety connected gas detection products and services. Blackline Safety will provide its single and four-gas G7c detectors with a five-year G7 Insight service programme
Tuesday, 05 March 2019. StarTex Software, an EHS software firm, announced the release of its Vendor Management module for its EHS Insight suite. The module helps EHS managers oversee vendor relationships, risk management and related document approvals
Tuesday, 05 March 2019. OSHA fines Etna Construction, a Pennsylvania-based contractor, $208,560 for exposing employees to excavation hazards at a worksite. OSHA found that the firm failed to install protective systems or safe egress routes in the excavation area
Tuesday, 05 March 2019. OSHA fines TarHeel Corp, a roofing contractor, $32,013 after an employee suffered fatal injuries from falling at a Florida worksite. OSHA found that the firm failed to provide employees with fall protection systems or train them on proper procedures
Tuesday, 05 March 2019. OSHA fines TarHeel Corp, a roofing contractor, $32,013 after an employee suffered fatal injuries from falling at a Florida worksite. OSHA found that the firm failed to provide employees with fall protection systems or train them on proper procedures (2)
Tuesday, 26 February 2019. Trinity Consultants, an engineering and consulting firm, has acquired The Redstone Group, a consulting firm specialized in international chemical control laws, EHS auditing, and EHS compliance and permitting
Monday, 25 February 2019. Verisk 3E, a regulatory compliance firm has acquired SAP’s Content as a Service business, including its Environmental Health and Safety Regulatory Content (ERC) and Environmental Health and Safety Regulatory Documentation (ERD) teams and data assets
Monday, 25 February 2019. AB Agri, the agricultural division of the Association of British Foods, has chosen Alcumus Group for its risk management solutions. AB Agri will use Alcumus’s Info Exchange, COSHH Management System and contractor management service, SafeContractor
Monday, 25 February 2019. ERM, an engineering and consulting firm, has partnered with Datamaran, a risk management software vendor, to help firms understand their material ESG topics. This partnership will combine ERM’s advisory teams and Datamaran’s AI technology
Thursday, 21 February 2019. OSHA fines Hilti, a hardware wholesaler, $164,802 after an employee was injured while operating a forklift. OSHA found that Hilti failed to provide forklift operator training or ensure that employees performed daily forklift inspections
Thursday, 21 February 2019. GOARC, an EHS software firm, has been chosen as a 2019 Red Herring Top 100 European Winner by a panel of industry leaders, analysts and journalists that recognized the firm’s EHS platform for innovation, business strategy and market penetration
Wednesday, 20 February 2019. OSHA fines von Drehle Corp., a paper products manufacturer, $303,657 for exposing employees to electrical hazards, combustible dust accumulation, arc-flashes and fall hazards, as well as failing to lockout machinery
Tuesday, 19 February 2019. Airsweb, an EHS software firm, has partnered with Enterprise Health, an occupational health software firm. This partnership will provide firms with a comprehensive solution with functionality for EHS management and occupational health administration
Tuesday, 19 February 2019. AECOM Capital, the investment arm of engineering firm AECOM, has partnered with Canyon Partners, an asset management firm, establishing AECOM-Canyon Partners. The joint venture will focus on developing large-scale commercial real estate projects
Monday, 18 February 2019. Anthesis Group, a sustainability services firm, has merged with Lavola, a multidisciplinary sustainability consulting firm. The merger strengthens Anthesis Group’s global footprint and introduces the firm into Spain, Andorra and Colombia
Friday, 15 February 2019. HSE has fined Basildon Borough Council £133,333 after a brick boundary wall, of which it was a partial owner, collapsed and injured a six-year-old girl. HSE found that the council failed to implement a system of inspection, maintenance and repair
Thursday, 14 February 2019. How Are EHS Consultants Improving Their Efficiency Of Project Delivery Through Digital?
Thursday, 14 February 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software firm, released its enhanced Quality Management solution. The new platform will help customers survey their supply chains to monitor suppliers and capture customer feedback, among other functions
Thursday, 14 February 2019. Logical Safety, an EHS and OpRisk technology firm, announced its round one investment from venture capital firm Portugal Ventures. With the investment, the firm plans to expand its technology to serve a broader suite of EHS responsibilities
Thursday, 14 February 2019. St. Modwen, a property development firm, has selected Info Exchange, Alcumus Group’s risk management software, to digitize and consolidate its risk management processes. This complements existing services that St. Modwen receives from Alcumus
Thursday, 14 February 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software firm, has released its enhanced quality management solution. This solution provides quality professionals with a closed-loop continuous improvement process to ensure product compliance and drive operational efficiency
Wednesday, 13 February 2019. OSHA fines Crown Roofing, a Florida-based contractor, $265,196 for exposing employees to fall hazards at two separate worksites. The firm has been inspected 17 times in the past five years, with 11 inspections resulting in repeat violations
Wednesday, 13 February 2019. Guardhat, an industrial safety technology firm, has announced a collaboration with IBM Watson Internet of Things (IoT). Guardhat will integrate its KYRA IoT platform with IBM’s Maximo to provide near real-time situational awareness using smart PPE
Tuesday, 12 February 2019. Arlanda Airport in Stockholm has chosen Ramboll, a global engineering and consulting firm, to design the 80,000 m2 Pier G expansion project. Ramboll will focus on developing sustainable solutions and coordinate the project’s BREEAM classification
Tuesday, 12 February 2019. Trinity Consultants, an EHS consultant firm, has acquired ASK Consulting Engineers, an acoustics, air quality and noise services provider. This acquisition provides Trinity Consultants with a foundation for growth in the Australian market
Monday, 11 February 2019. Charting The Future For EHS Technologies: From R&D Through Launch, Growth And Maturity
Monday, 11 February 2019. SAI Global, an EHS and risk management software firm, will acquire BWise, an audit, regulatory compliance and risk management software firm. BWise’s domain expertise will enhance SAI Global’s risk, compliance and learning solutions portfolio
Monday, 11 February 2019. Harsco, a multinational industrial services firm, has appointed Cope Willis as vice president of sustainability and environmental solutions. He will lead efforts to integrate and embed sustainability throughout the firm
Monday, 11 February 2019. HSE has fined The Food Park, a poultry processing firm, £866,650 after a worker was seriously injured by a forklift truck. HSE found there was an inadequate system for separating workers and vehicles
Friday, 08 February 2019. Ecolab, a water, hygiene and energy technology service firm, has acquired Lobster Ink, an online hospitality and food service training firm. This acquisition strengthens Ecolab’s deployment and portfolio of hygiene and food safety trainings
Wednesday, 06 February 2019. SafetyTek, an EHS software firm, has joined NVIDIA’s Inception program. The program will support SafetyTek in developing its Spence.AI, an artificial intelligence safety assistant powered from the SafetyTek platform
Tuesday, 05 February 2019. AVEVA, an engineering and industrial software firm, has updated its Monitoring, Control and Information Management portfolio to provide edge-to-cloud integration and visualisation tools. It has been deployed by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
Monday, 04 February 2019. RPS, a global professional services firm, has acquired Corview, an infrastructure advisory consultancy, growing RPS’s presence in the Asia Pacific region. The combined firm will have services in project strategy, community engagement and other areas
Monday, 04 February 2019. OSHA fines Tap Rack Bang Indoor Shooting Range $214,387 for exposing employees to unsafe levels of lead at its Texas facility. OSHA cited the firm for not replacing damaged protective equipment and not monitoring employees for lead-related illnesses
Monday, 04 February 2019. HSE fines Ray Strank Roofing, a London-based roofing firm, £50,000 after the falling death of a worker. HSE found that the firm failed to properly plan the work and not instituted suitable fall control measures
Friday, 01 February 2019. John Sisk & Son, a global construction firm, has chosen Airsweb, an EHS software firm, to consolidate its health and safety reporting into one system. John Sisk & Son will use Airsweb AVA to focus on its goal of zero accidents and incidents
Thursday, 31 January 2019. ProntoForms, an enterprise mobile form provider specializing in EHS, has announced its multi-year agreement, valued at $900,000, with a Fortune 500 company to deploy its platform solution to support work and compliance requirements in over 100 countries
Thursday, 31 January 2019. ERM, an EHS and sustainability consulting firm, has announced the opening of a regional office in Villahermosa, in the Mexican state of Tabasco. This expansion will help local ERM clients in navigating EHS regulations for the Gulf of Mexico
Tuesday, 29 January 2019. ETQ, an EHSQ and compliance software firm, has released its enhanced ETQ Reliance 2019 quality management software. This release includes a new user interface, seven integrated solutions for firms’ operations and updated training options
Tuesday, 29 January 2019. ComplianceMetrix, a compliance, risk and quality management software firm, has released CMX Recalls. This release gives customers enhanced capabilities to manage product incidents, withdrawals and recalls from initiation to resolution
Tuesday, 29 January 2019. Probuild, an Australian construction firm, has chosen Procore, a construction management platform, to manage its EHS requirements. Procore will help Probuild in mitigating risk, tracking performance and improving quality and safety processes
Monday, 28 January 2019. DNV GL, a quality assurance and risk management firm, has partnered with Warehouses De Pauw (WDP), a warehousing and logistics firm, to provide engineering and technical services in the installation of 40,000 solar panels at WDP’s warehouses
Thursday, 24 January 2019. Verisk 3E, a regulatory compliance firm, has announced an alliance with China’s National Registration Center for Chemicals (NRCC). Through this alliance, NRCC will provide emergency response support and reporting for chemical products in China
Thursday, 24 January 2019. Terracon, a consulting and engineering firm, announces key organizational changes by appointing M. Gayle Packer as its new CEO and president. Other executive changes include a new chief development and safety officer and a new chief legal officer
Wednesday, 23 January 2019. OSHA fines Compass Group USA, a food service and hospitality firm, $134,880 for exposing employees to burn and chemical hazards at a Florida cafeteria. OSHA cited the firm for hazards associated with fire routes and inadequate chemical training
Wednesday, 23 January 2019. OSHA fines Ad-Ler Roofing, a Florida-based contractor, $91,466 for exposing employees to dangerous fall risks. These citations come just one month after similar violations were found at another Ad-Ler Roofing worksite
