Thursday, 22 August 2019. ECAT, an EHS management software provider, announces new customer acquisition of CityEdge Alliance, a transport agency for Waikato’s largest roading project in New Zealand. This partnership is expected to increase the efficiency of audit reporting
Tuesday, 20 August 2019. Environment Essentials and ecoPortal have integrated their software solutions to improve risk management procedures. Users of ecoPortal’s safety management software now have direct access to Environment Essentials’ summaries of safety legislation
Monday, 19 August 2019. IsoMetrix, an EHS software vendor, has partnered with NOSA, an occupational health and safety risk management services provider, after investment firm The Carlyle Group acquired both firms¬. The firms will collaborate to expand their client offerings
Friday, 16 August 2019. Private Equity Giant Carlyle Group Acquires Rapidly-Growing EHS And Risk Management Software Vendor IsoMetrix
Friday, 16 August 2019. HSE fines MD Building Contractors Ltd, a construction firm, £16,000 for exposing a family of six to the risk of inhaling carbon monoxide in their home following construction work around the gas boiler
Thursday, 15 August 2019. OHSA fines Arbre Group Holding, a fruit and vegetable packing firm, $200,791 for violating occupational health and safety standards. OSHA found that the firm exposed employees to amputation hazards and provided inadequate safety training
Wednesday, 14 August 2019. EcoOnline Powers Up Its EHSQ Solutions With Nordic Port AB Acquisition Wednesday, 14 August 2019. Avetta, a supply chain risk management provider, has introduced an online marketplace that enables suppliers and contractors to procure discounted safety products and services that optimise business operations Monday, 12 August 2019. Intelex, an EHS software provider, announces its participation in OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week campaign—August 12 through 18—to raise awareness about the importance of proactive and systematic occupational health and safety programmes Friday, 09 August 2019. OSHA fines Brad McDonald Roofing & Construction $274,215, after frequent violations of fall protection standards. OSHA found that the firm failed to train workers to use fall arrest systems and allowed nail gun use without eye protection Friday, 09 August 2019. OSHA fines AJR Landscaping $17,051, after two employees died from exposure to carbon monoxide. OSHA found that a gasoline lawnmower was switched on within a trailer carrying the employees to a worksite Thursday, 08 August 2019. Clean Harbors, an environmental and industrial services firm, has expanded its use of SumTotal System’s Talent Management software to build a more comprehensive programme to improve staff retention and workforce engagement Thursday, 08 August 2019. INX Software, an EHS software provider, has released an updated version of its software platform. The new INX Version 5.9 includes email templates for workflow notifications, enhanced ability to configure fields and other improvements Wednesday, 07 August 2019. HSE fines construction firm Navkaar Limited £35,000, after putting its workers at risk of fatal injuries during a property renovation. HSE found that the firm failed to plan and manage projects at the site Wednesday, 07 August 2019. Effective Software, an EHS software vendor, expands its clientele as TR Fastenings, a global manufacturer of mechanical fasteners, joins corporations such as Siemens and Whitford in utilising the firm’s health and safety solutions Wednesday, 07 August 2019. HSE fines solar power firm SolarUK Limited £40,000, after an employee fell through a skylight during a solar panel installation and sustained permanent injuries. HSE found that SolarUK failed to prevent access to hazardous areas Tuesday, 06 August 2019. Alcumus Goes Canadian, Mobile and Multi-Tenant With Majority Investment In eCompliance Tuesday, 06 August 2019. Cority, an EHSQ and compliance software provider, has expanded its partnership with Enhesa, a regulatory research and analyst firm, to deliver a more comprehensive compliance management solution with applicability assessments and enhanced auditing Monday, 05 August 2019. VelocityEHS, an EHS and sustainability software vendor, has launched its 24-hour Emergency Response Services—a hotline that is powered by its ChemTel, division and enables users to access various chemical safety and compliance information resources Monday, 05 August 2019. Alcumus Group, a software-led risk management solutions provider, has entered a new partnership with JD Sports Fashion, a sports-fashion retailer, through which the firm will utilise the Info Exchange software platform to manage property compliance Monday, 05 August 2019. Ideagen, an EHS and compliance software vendor, celebrates its 25th anniversary by launching Q-Pulse 7—an enhanced version of its business intelligence software designed for quality, safety and incident management Monday, 05 August 2019. EcoOnline, an EHSQ software provider, announces its acquisition of Nordic Port, a Swedish EHSQ software vendor. This acquisition strengthens EcoOnline’s chemical management offering and competence, as well as broadens its offerings Monday, 05 August 2019. Alcumus Group, a software-led risk management solutions provider, has completed a £25M investment in eCompliance, a workplace safety software vendor. eCompliance will operate as the North American arm and help expand presence within that market Friday, 02 August 2019. HSE fines construction firm Clancy Docwra Ltd £1 million, after an employee was struck by an excavator and died. HSE found that the site supervisor failed to adequately manage the safety of all workers on site Thursday, 01 August 2019. Enviance, an EHS software firm, has advanced its cloud analytics by launching the Data Preparation Tool that—through enhanced query and analytical capabilities—enables easier access to enhanced safety data for workplace risk prevention Thursday, 01 August 2019. Jincom EHS, an EHS communications firm, has been awarded a contract to support France-based VINCI Construction Grands Projets in producing visual standards that will simplify technical health and safety messages across the construction workforce Wednesday, 31 July 2019. Velocity EHS, an EHS and sustainability software vendor, has appointed Matt Airhart as president and COO to oversee the operation of the firm and work alongside CEO Glenn Trout to sustain the firm’s growth and innovation Wednesday, 31 July 2019. Alcumus Group, a software-led risk management solutions provider, has partnered with Natures Way Foods to digitise and improve the food manufacturer’s management of incidents, accidents and events using its EHSQ software, Info Exchange Wednesday, 31 July 2019. Sphera’s Acquisition of thinkstep Gives It The Largest Market Share For Product Stewardship Tuesday, 30 July 2019. Sphera, a risk management software firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire thinkstep, a sustainability and product stewardship software and services firm, bringing extensive LCA database and sustainability expertise to Sphera’s EHS solution Tuesday, 30 July 2019. Pro-Sapien, a provider of EHS software on Office 365, has released a module for contractor management which will integrate with other Pro-Sapien modules such as Permit to Work to assist in Contractor Safety Management Tuesday, 30 July 2019. AECOM, a global engineering consultancy, has launched a 100-acre Natural Capital Laboratory in Scotland to facilitate ecosystem conservation. Technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (“drones”) will be used in the firm’s rewilding approach Monday, 29 July 2019. Tetra Tech, an engineering and consulting firm, has been awarded a $70 million contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide global analytical support services to it’s headquarters and missions around the world Monday, 29 July 2019. OSHA fines automotive glass manufacturing firm Fuyao Glass America Inc $724,380, after recurrent workplace safety violations including electrical safety violations, inadequate staff training and failure to provide required PPE Sunday, 28 July 2019. DNV GL, a global certification body, has launched a new Joint Industry Project to explore the potential of using light detection and ranging to measure wind speed Turbulence Intensity (TI) for various applications in the wind industry Friday, 26 July 2019. OSHA fines U.S Nonwoven Corp., a fabric product manufacturer, after an employee suffered fractures when his hand became caught in a fabric cutting machine. OSHA also found the firm exposed employees to fire hazards and failed to report an amputation Thursday, 25 July 2019. OSHA fines Pukall Lumber Company $348,467 after an employee suffered fatal injuries when caught in an outdoor bark conveyor belt. OSHA found violations for failing to implement energy control procedures and ensuring adequate machine guarding Wednesday, 24 July 2019. SAM, a surveying and mapping firm, has selected SafetyTek’s software platform—including incident reporting, field observation and root cause analysis—to improve the quality of its safety program covering 1000 employees across 29 offices in the US Wednesday, 24 July 2019. SAI Global, a risk management solutions firm, has released values-based code of conduct learning content, part of its EthicsAnywhere suite of solutions and learning-centric technology, utilizing storytelling as a tool to engage employees Tuesday, 23 July 2019. CECO Environmental, a fluid handling services firm, has been selected to manage engineering, design and delivery of a water treatment system that will eliminate sludge by removing contaminants from roughly 24 million barrels of seepage annually Monday, 22 July 2019. Vector Solutions, an eLearning firm, has expanded its EHS capabilities by acquiring software provider IndustrySafe. The acquisition furthers Vector’s strategy to expand its eLearning platform into a complete solution for workforce optimization Monday, 22 July 2019. BioLargo, an environmental engineering firm, has been awarded two subcontracts worth $12 million over five years to provide air quality environmental engineering services to five United States Air Force (USAF) bases in Texas and Arizona Monday, 22 July 2019. OSHA fines Transdev Services, a public transport firm, $188,714 for worksite safety and health hazards. OSHA cited the firm for failing to label and provide training on hazardous chemicals and failing to train forklift operators properly Friday, 19 July 2019. HSE fines Minteq, a calcium carbonate producer, £200,000 after a worker was fatally struck by a forklift. The HSE found that the measures to separate pedestrians from vehicles were inadequate and put workers directly in vehicle paths Thursday, 18 July 2019. Quentic, an EHS software provider, has appointed Dr. Björn Schmidt as its new CFO. Previously, Björn served as CFO of Blacklane, a chauffeur firm, and Managing Director of IEG Investment Banking Group Thursday, 18 July 2019. IsoMetrix, an EHS and risk management software firm, has partnered with IoT platform provider IoT.nxt to create a remote sensing solution to view and analyse data and compliance regarding tailings for the mining industry Wednesday, 17 July 2019. Arcadis, a global engineering consultancy, has won its fifth consecutive framework appointment with the UK Environment Agency. The firm will support all aspects of the agency’s program improvement efforts for flood defences and carbon reduction Tuesday, 16 July 2019. Northrop Grumman, an aerospace and defence firm, has been awarded a $274 million contract for NASA’s Environmental Test and Integration Services III to support the development and operation of spaceflight and ground system hardware and software Tuesday, 16 July 2019. HSE fines Cardiff and the Vale University Health Board £400,000 after an employee fell while working at heights and suffered injuries including a broken back. The HSE found that the contractor had failed to effectively plan the work at height task Tuesday, 16 July 2019. HSE fines Betafence, a perimeter materials manufacturer, £80,000 after an employee suffered fractures when crushed by a wire drawing roller. HSE found that the firm had removed the machine’s guard rails and not put safety measures in place Monday, 15 July 2019. Ideagen, an EHS, risk and compliance software vendor, has secured a spot on the UK government’s G-Cloud 11 framework, allowing public sector organisations to find and compare cloud-based services, removing the requirement of a full tender process Thursday, 11 July 2019. SHE Software, an EHS software vendor, has appointed Joshua Yulish as President and CRO, to oversee and drive global growth. Additionally, the firm has appointed Joe Harmon as VP of Product, to lead the firm’s product strategy Wednesday, 10 July 2019. iPoint-systems, a compliance and sustainability software vendor, has achieved ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO/IEC 27001 certification for quality and information security management systems, covering the entire value chain and management processes Tuesday, 09 July 2019. Airsweb, an EHS software provider, has been named an approved supplier by the UK government. Airsweb will be available on newly released G-Cloud 11, the government’s digital marketplace to help public sector firms identify technology providers Tuesday, 09 July 2019. AECOM, a global engineering and consulting firm, has been awarded the project management services for Phase 1 of NEOM Bay, a $500 billion project in Saudi Arabia, and also will provide technical and environmental support services Tuesday, 09 July 2019. Jacobs, an engineering and consulting firm, has been awarded a $25 million services contract with the US Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) to reduce building ownership costs and increase energy efficiency in facilities worldwide Tuesday, 09 July 2019. The HSE fines Playscape Design, an installation and landscaping contractor, £20,000 for failing to provide employees with adequate control measures to prevent exposure to respirable crystalline silica while using powered cutting tools Monday, 08 July 2019. Cority, an EHS software provider, has enhanced its occupational hygiene solution to help mining organisations ensure legal compliance with Western Australian’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Friday, 05 July 2019. Alcumus Group, a risk management solution provider, has announced the sale of its EHS consultancy and training services division as part of a privately funded management buy-out aligning with Alcumus’ strategy to focus on EHS software delivery Thursday, 04 July 2019. The HSE fines Airworld Airlines £82,000 after a 700kg container fell on a worker causing serious injuries. The HSE found that the firm had no system in place to identify the risk of freight containers falling from forklift truck blades Wednesday, 03 July 2019. Access Group, a software developer and consultancy, has acquired Safety Media, an EHS e-learning and compliance software provider. Safety Media’s EHS software portal will be made available through the cloud-based Access Workspace platform Wednesday, 03 July 2019. OSHA fines Northridge Construction $224,620 after an employee suffered fatal injuries when a structure collapsed during installation of roof panels. OSHA found the firm failed to provide fall protection and protective helmets and misused a ladder Tuesday, 02 July 2019. ERM, an environmental engineering firm, has acquired CSA Global, a mining consultancy firm. The addition of CSA Global’s services and expertise provides additional capabilities to address clients’ issues across the full life cycle of their business Monday, 01 July 2019. Realwear, a connected worker platform firm, have completed a $80 million Series B financing round. Realwear will utilise the funds, which are a combination of equity and debt, to continue market expansion and accelerate its platform development Friday, 28 June 2019. OSHA fines Hudapack Metal Treating $181,662 after an employee was electrocuted while using a damaged portable lamp when cleaning the inside of a metal tank. OSHA found a total of 21 serious and willful health and safety violations Wednesday, 26 June 2019. Jabil, a manufacturing solutions provider, has launched a suite of sustainable packaging services enabling packaged goods brands to design, assess and deliver innovative new sustainable packaging formats into the marketplace Wednesday, 26 June 2019. Enviance, an EHS software provider, and ehsAI, an artificial intelligence developer, have partnered to provide customers a tool to lower the cost of EHS compliance and capture complex regulatory permit information using artificial intelligence Tuesday, 25 June 2019. Market Shifts And Digital Innovation Among Environmental Consultancies Tuesday, 25 June 2019. OSHA fines Jacksonville Zoological Society $14,661 for exposing employees to workplace safety hazards after a rhinoceros seriously injured a zookeeper. OSHA found that the zoo failed to protect workers from hazards when training and feeding animals Monday, 24 June 2019. OSHA fines Woodgrain Millwork, a wood product distributor, $125,466 for exposing employees to chemical and struck-by hazards. OSHA found that the firm failed to provide eye, face or hand protection to prevent exposure to chemical risks Monday, 24 June 2019. EY, a multidisciplinary professional services firm, announced that EHS and sustainability software vendor Enablon has awarded it “Partner of the Year” for software implementation services in 2019. EY has had an alliance with Enablon since 2016 Thursday, 20 June 2019. Cancer Research UK, a world-leading cancer charity, has chosen Ideagen’s Q-Pulse and PleaseReview software solutions to use for general quality and compliance management tasks and during complex document review and collaboration projects Tuesday, 18 June 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software provider, has appointed Tjeerd Hendel-Blackford to its EMEA business development team. Tjeerd will leverage his 18 years of EHS policy and regulatory experience to help grow Cority’s European-based global strategic accounts Monday, 17 June 2019. AECOM, a global engineering and consulting firm, and Toshiba have signed an agreement to work together to decommission nuclear reactors in Japan. AECOM will provide program management, planning, design and engineering services in the collaboration Friday, 14 June 2019. Lloyd’s Register has selected three firms, consisting of Invision.AI, Sensing Feeling and Ohalo, to join its Safety Accelerator programme supporting digital innovation in safety by partnering startups and corporate industry professionals Friday, 14 June 2019. Ramboll, an engineering and consulting firm, has been named the lead consultant on a project with Addis Ababa to develop a strategic infrastructure plan focusing on sustainable development for the growing Ethiopian city Friday, 14 June 2019. OSHA fines Southern Tire Mart $341,195 after a worker suffered fatal injuries while mounting a monster truck tire rim. OSHA found that the firm exposed workers to struck-by and tire explosion risks and failed to implement lockout/tagout procedures Friday, 14 June 2019. ProcessMAP Konnect User Conference Demonstrates Customer Focus And Presents Future Product Vision Thursday, 13 June 2019. Anvl, a workforce safety software provider, has announced the completion of a $2 million seed funding round. Anvl will use these funds to grow its platform and expand its sales, services, engineering and marketing resources Wednesday, 12 June 2019. Ramboll, a global engineering and consulting firm, has partnered with the Danish Environmental Protection Agency and the Danish Energy Agency to develop sustainable solutions for waste handling across several Indonesian islands Wednesday, 12 June 2019. OSHA fines Purvis Home Improvement, a roofing contractor, $1,792,726 following the death of an employee. OSHA found 13 egregious wilful and repeat violations for failing to ensure that workers had access to adequate fall protection Tuesday, 11 June 2019. DNV GL, a risk management services vendor, has partnered with Oshima Shipbuilding to research and develop oceanic bulk carriers that are designed to maximize operational performance while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy expenditures Monday, 10 June 2019. Enviance, an EHS software provider, has released new user interface enhancements to SDS Vault, a SaaS safety data sheet (SDS) management solution. This release streamlines workflows and navigation as well as overhauls existing search functionality Monday, 10 June 2019. Ideagen, a quality and safety software vendor, has acquired Redland Business Solutions, which provides compliance software to the financial services industry. The acquisition enhances Ideagen’s domain knowledge in financial services regulation Monday, 10 June 2019. HSE fines B.S. Graves Electrical $25,000 after a woman was fatally crushed by a roller shutter door. Investigators found that sensors at the top of the door were incorrectly wired and the firm failed to identify this fault leading to the accident Friday, 07 June 2019. Enhesa, an EHS regulatory compliance provider, has appointed Peter Schramme as its new CEO. He will be responsible for the strategy and execution of the firm’s multi-year business plan while further expanding its value differentiation Friday, 07 June 2019. OSHA fines UHS of Centennial Peaks, a behaviour treatment hospital, $32,392 for failing to protect employees from workplace violence. Investigators found documented incidents of workplace violence and employee exposure to blood borne Thursday, 06 June 2019. Fortive Acquisition Of Intelex For US$570 Million Turns The EHSQ Software Amplifier Up To 11/10 Thursday, 06 June 2019. Intelex, an EHSQ software vendor, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Industrial Scientific, a connected sensing technology firm and subsidiary of Fortive Corporation, for $570 million in the largest acquisition of a pureplay EHSQ vendor Thursday, 06 June 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software vendor, has released new capabilities within its platform to enhance predictive analytics as well as collect and utilise data from IoT devices and beacons. Specific tools include scoring of safety culture and worker wellness Tuesday, 04 June 2019. Lisam Systems, a chemical management software vendor, has acquired Perillon Software, an EHS and risk management software vendor. The acquisition is part Lisam’s strategy to meet US and global demand for a more complete EHS software solution Tuesday, 04 June 2019. LiveSafe, a mobile safety communications platform, has partnered with Eventbase, an event technology vendor, to embed core LiveSafe functionality for conference and event security as an a-la-carte option for Eventbase customers Tuesday, 04 June 2019. Terracon, an engineering firm, has acquired environmental consulting firms Environmental Services and Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants. This acquisition enhances Terracon’s geographic presence and depth of services in the Southeast US Friday, 31 May 2019. Trinity Consultants, an EHS consulting firm, has acquired Ecological Survey & Assessment Limited (ECOSA), an ecological services firm. This acquisition broadens Trinity’s specialty services while bolstering its global footprint into the UK market Thursday, 30 May 2019. Massive Thoma Bravo Acquisition Of Cority Sends Shockwaves Through EHS Software Market Thursday, 30 May 2019. Recognizing Innovation And Best Practice At The EHS Innovation Awards 2019 Wednesday, 29 May 2019. OSHA fines Kumho Tire Georgia, Sae Joong Mold, and J-Brothers a collective $523,895 after a follow-up inspection found numerous safety and health hazards at a tire manufacturing facility in Macon, Georgia, in which the three firms operate Wednesday, 29 May 2019. OSHA fines four Florida-based contractors a collective $220,114 after an employee suffered serious injuries after a fall at a residential construction site. OSHA found that these firms failed to provide fall and struck-by protection to employees Tuesday, 28 May 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software vendor, has entered an agreement with Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm, to purchase a majority stake in the firm. Previous majority investor Norwest Venture Partners will retain a significant stake of the firm Tuesday, 28 May 2019. DNV GL, a risk management service provider, has partnered with Authentic Vision, developers of a holographic fingerprint tag, to develop blockchain enabled services for anti-counterfeiting, authentication, product traceability and digital assurance 1 2 3 4
Wednesday, 14 August 2019. Avetta, a supply chain risk management provider, has introduced an online marketplace that enables suppliers and contractors to procure discounted safety products and services that optimise business operations
Monday, 12 August 2019. Intelex, an EHS software provider, announces its participation in OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week campaign—August 12 through 18—to raise awareness about the importance of proactive and systematic occupational health and safety programmes
Friday, 09 August 2019. OSHA fines Brad McDonald Roofing & Construction $274,215, after frequent violations of fall protection standards. OSHA found that the firm failed to train workers to use fall arrest systems and allowed nail gun use without eye protection
Friday, 09 August 2019. OSHA fines AJR Landscaping $17,051, after two employees died from exposure to carbon monoxide. OSHA found that a gasoline lawnmower was switched on within a trailer carrying the employees to a worksite
Thursday, 08 August 2019. Clean Harbors, an environmental and industrial services firm, has expanded its use of SumTotal System’s Talent Management software to build a more comprehensive programme to improve staff retention and workforce engagement
Thursday, 08 August 2019. INX Software, an EHS software provider, has released an updated version of its software platform. The new INX Version 5.9 includes email templates for workflow notifications, enhanced ability to configure fields and other improvements
Wednesday, 07 August 2019. HSE fines construction firm Navkaar Limited £35,000, after putting its workers at risk of fatal injuries during a property renovation. HSE found that the firm failed to plan and manage projects at the site
Wednesday, 07 August 2019. Effective Software, an EHS software vendor, expands its clientele as TR Fastenings, a global manufacturer of mechanical fasteners, joins corporations such as Siemens and Whitford in utilising the firm’s health and safety solutions
Wednesday, 07 August 2019. HSE fines solar power firm SolarUK Limited £40,000, after an employee fell through a skylight during a solar panel installation and sustained permanent injuries. HSE found that SolarUK failed to prevent access to hazardous areas
Tuesday, 06 August 2019. Alcumus Goes Canadian, Mobile and Multi-Tenant With Majority Investment In eCompliance
Tuesday, 06 August 2019. Cority, an EHSQ and compliance software provider, has expanded its partnership with Enhesa, a regulatory research and analyst firm, to deliver a more comprehensive compliance management solution with applicability assessments and enhanced auditing
Monday, 05 August 2019. VelocityEHS, an EHS and sustainability software vendor, has launched its 24-hour Emergency Response Services—a hotline that is powered by its ChemTel, division and enables users to access various chemical safety and compliance information resources
Monday, 05 August 2019. Alcumus Group, a software-led risk management solutions provider, has entered a new partnership with JD Sports Fashion, a sports-fashion retailer, through which the firm will utilise the Info Exchange software platform to manage property compliance
Monday, 05 August 2019. Ideagen, an EHS and compliance software vendor, celebrates its 25th anniversary by launching Q-Pulse 7—an enhanced version of its business intelligence software designed for quality, safety and incident management
Monday, 05 August 2019. EcoOnline, an EHSQ software provider, announces its acquisition of Nordic Port, a Swedish EHSQ software vendor. This acquisition strengthens EcoOnline’s chemical management offering and competence, as well as broadens its offerings
Monday, 05 August 2019. Alcumus Group, a software-led risk management solutions provider, has completed a £25M investment in eCompliance, a workplace safety software vendor. eCompliance will operate as the North American arm and help expand presence within that market
Friday, 02 August 2019. HSE fines construction firm Clancy Docwra Ltd £1 million, after an employee was struck by an excavator and died. HSE found that the site supervisor failed to adequately manage the safety of all workers on site
Thursday, 01 August 2019. Enviance, an EHS software firm, has advanced its cloud analytics by launching the Data Preparation Tool that—through enhanced query and analytical capabilities—enables easier access to enhanced safety data for workplace risk prevention
Thursday, 01 August 2019. Jincom EHS, an EHS communications firm, has been awarded a contract to support France-based VINCI Construction Grands Projets in producing visual standards that will simplify technical health and safety messages across the construction workforce
Wednesday, 31 July 2019. Velocity EHS, an EHS and sustainability software vendor, has appointed Matt Airhart as president and COO to oversee the operation of the firm and work alongside CEO Glenn Trout to sustain the firm’s growth and innovation
Wednesday, 31 July 2019. Alcumus Group, a software-led risk management solutions provider, has partnered with Natures Way Foods to digitise and improve the food manufacturer’s management of incidents, accidents and events using its EHSQ software, Info Exchange
Wednesday, 31 July 2019. Sphera’s Acquisition of thinkstep Gives It The Largest Market Share For Product Stewardship Tuesday, 30 July 2019. Sphera, a risk management software firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire thinkstep, a sustainability and product stewardship software and services firm, bringing extensive LCA database and sustainability expertise to Sphera’s EHS solution Tuesday, 30 July 2019. Pro-Sapien, a provider of EHS software on Office 365, has released a module for contractor management which will integrate with other Pro-Sapien modules such as Permit to Work to assist in Contractor Safety Management Tuesday, 30 July 2019. AECOM, a global engineering consultancy, has launched a 100-acre Natural Capital Laboratory in Scotland to facilitate ecosystem conservation. Technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (“drones”) will be used in the firm’s rewilding approach Monday, 29 July 2019. Tetra Tech, an engineering and consulting firm, has been awarded a $70 million contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide global analytical support services to it’s headquarters and missions around the world Monday, 29 July 2019. OSHA fines automotive glass manufacturing firm Fuyao Glass America Inc $724,380, after recurrent workplace safety violations including electrical safety violations, inadequate staff training and failure to provide required PPE Sunday, 28 July 2019. DNV GL, a global certification body, has launched a new Joint Industry Project to explore the potential of using light detection and ranging to measure wind speed Turbulence Intensity (TI) for various applications in the wind industry Friday, 26 July 2019. OSHA fines U.S Nonwoven Corp., a fabric product manufacturer, after an employee suffered fractures when his hand became caught in a fabric cutting machine. OSHA also found the firm exposed employees to fire hazards and failed to report an amputation Thursday, 25 July 2019. OSHA fines Pukall Lumber Company $348,467 after an employee suffered fatal injuries when caught in an outdoor bark conveyor belt. OSHA found violations for failing to implement energy control procedures and ensuring adequate machine guarding Wednesday, 24 July 2019. SAM, a surveying and mapping firm, has selected SafetyTek’s software platform—including incident reporting, field observation and root cause analysis—to improve the quality of its safety program covering 1000 employees across 29 offices in the US Wednesday, 24 July 2019. SAI Global, a risk management solutions firm, has released values-based code of conduct learning content, part of its EthicsAnywhere suite of solutions and learning-centric technology, utilizing storytelling as a tool to engage employees Tuesday, 23 July 2019. CECO Environmental, a fluid handling services firm, has been selected to manage engineering, design and delivery of a water treatment system that will eliminate sludge by removing contaminants from roughly 24 million barrels of seepage annually Monday, 22 July 2019. Vector Solutions, an eLearning firm, has expanded its EHS capabilities by acquiring software provider IndustrySafe. The acquisition furthers Vector’s strategy to expand its eLearning platform into a complete solution for workforce optimization Monday, 22 July 2019. BioLargo, an environmental engineering firm, has been awarded two subcontracts worth $12 million over five years to provide air quality environmental engineering services to five United States Air Force (USAF) bases in Texas and Arizona Monday, 22 July 2019. OSHA fines Transdev Services, a public transport firm, $188,714 for worksite safety and health hazards. OSHA cited the firm for failing to label and provide training on hazardous chemicals and failing to train forklift operators properly Friday, 19 July 2019. HSE fines Minteq, a calcium carbonate producer, £200,000 after a worker was fatally struck by a forklift. The HSE found that the measures to separate pedestrians from vehicles were inadequate and put workers directly in vehicle paths Thursday, 18 July 2019. Quentic, an EHS software provider, has appointed Dr. Björn Schmidt as its new CFO. Previously, Björn served as CFO of Blacklane, a chauffeur firm, and Managing Director of IEG Investment Banking Group Thursday, 18 July 2019. IsoMetrix, an EHS and risk management software firm, has partnered with IoT platform provider IoT.nxt to create a remote sensing solution to view and analyse data and compliance regarding tailings for the mining industry Wednesday, 17 July 2019. Arcadis, a global engineering consultancy, has won its fifth consecutive framework appointment with the UK Environment Agency. The firm will support all aspects of the agency’s program improvement efforts for flood defences and carbon reduction Tuesday, 16 July 2019. Northrop Grumman, an aerospace and defence firm, has been awarded a $274 million contract for NASA’s Environmental Test and Integration Services III to support the development and operation of spaceflight and ground system hardware and software Tuesday, 16 July 2019. HSE fines Cardiff and the Vale University Health Board £400,000 after an employee fell while working at heights and suffered injuries including a broken back. The HSE found that the contractor had failed to effectively plan the work at height task Tuesday, 16 July 2019. HSE fines Betafence, a perimeter materials manufacturer, £80,000 after an employee suffered fractures when crushed by a wire drawing roller. HSE found that the firm had removed the machine’s guard rails and not put safety measures in place Monday, 15 July 2019. Ideagen, an EHS, risk and compliance software vendor, has secured a spot on the UK government’s G-Cloud 11 framework, allowing public sector organisations to find and compare cloud-based services, removing the requirement of a full tender process Thursday, 11 July 2019. SHE Software, an EHS software vendor, has appointed Joshua Yulish as President and CRO, to oversee and drive global growth. Additionally, the firm has appointed Joe Harmon as VP of Product, to lead the firm’s product strategy Wednesday, 10 July 2019. iPoint-systems, a compliance and sustainability software vendor, has achieved ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO/IEC 27001 certification for quality and information security management systems, covering the entire value chain and management processes Tuesday, 09 July 2019. Airsweb, an EHS software provider, has been named an approved supplier by the UK government. Airsweb will be available on newly released G-Cloud 11, the government’s digital marketplace to help public sector firms identify technology providers Tuesday, 09 July 2019. AECOM, a global engineering and consulting firm, has been awarded the project management services for Phase 1 of NEOM Bay, a $500 billion project in Saudi Arabia, and also will provide technical and environmental support services Tuesday, 09 July 2019. Jacobs, an engineering and consulting firm, has been awarded a $25 million services contract with the US Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) to reduce building ownership costs and increase energy efficiency in facilities worldwide Tuesday, 09 July 2019. The HSE fines Playscape Design, an installation and landscaping contractor, £20,000 for failing to provide employees with adequate control measures to prevent exposure to respirable crystalline silica while using powered cutting tools Monday, 08 July 2019. Cority, an EHS software provider, has enhanced its occupational hygiene solution to help mining organisations ensure legal compliance with Western Australian’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Friday, 05 July 2019. Alcumus Group, a risk management solution provider, has announced the sale of its EHS consultancy and training services division as part of a privately funded management buy-out aligning with Alcumus’ strategy to focus on EHS software delivery Thursday, 04 July 2019. The HSE fines Airworld Airlines £82,000 after a 700kg container fell on a worker causing serious injuries. The HSE found that the firm had no system in place to identify the risk of freight containers falling from forklift truck blades Wednesday, 03 July 2019. Access Group, a software developer and consultancy, has acquired Safety Media, an EHS e-learning and compliance software provider. Safety Media’s EHS software portal will be made available through the cloud-based Access Workspace platform Wednesday, 03 July 2019. OSHA fines Northridge Construction $224,620 after an employee suffered fatal injuries when a structure collapsed during installation of roof panels. OSHA found the firm failed to provide fall protection and protective helmets and misused a ladder Tuesday, 02 July 2019. ERM, an environmental engineering firm, has acquired CSA Global, a mining consultancy firm. The addition of CSA Global’s services and expertise provides additional capabilities to address clients’ issues across the full life cycle of their business Monday, 01 July 2019. Realwear, a connected worker platform firm, have completed a $80 million Series B financing round. Realwear will utilise the funds, which are a combination of equity and debt, to continue market expansion and accelerate its platform development Friday, 28 June 2019. OSHA fines Hudapack Metal Treating $181,662 after an employee was electrocuted while using a damaged portable lamp when cleaning the inside of a metal tank. OSHA found a total of 21 serious and willful health and safety violations Wednesday, 26 June 2019. Jabil, a manufacturing solutions provider, has launched a suite of sustainable packaging services enabling packaged goods brands to design, assess and deliver innovative new sustainable packaging formats into the marketplace Wednesday, 26 June 2019. Enviance, an EHS software provider, and ehsAI, an artificial intelligence developer, have partnered to provide customers a tool to lower the cost of EHS compliance and capture complex regulatory permit information using artificial intelligence Tuesday, 25 June 2019. Market Shifts And Digital Innovation Among Environmental Consultancies Tuesday, 25 June 2019. OSHA fines Jacksonville Zoological Society $14,661 for exposing employees to workplace safety hazards after a rhinoceros seriously injured a zookeeper. OSHA found that the zoo failed to protect workers from hazards when training and feeding animals Monday, 24 June 2019. OSHA fines Woodgrain Millwork, a wood product distributor, $125,466 for exposing employees to chemical and struck-by hazards. OSHA found that the firm failed to provide eye, face or hand protection to prevent exposure to chemical risks Monday, 24 June 2019. EY, a multidisciplinary professional services firm, announced that EHS and sustainability software vendor Enablon has awarded it “Partner of the Year” for software implementation services in 2019. EY has had an alliance with Enablon since 2016 Thursday, 20 June 2019. Cancer Research UK, a world-leading cancer charity, has chosen Ideagen’s Q-Pulse and PleaseReview software solutions to use for general quality and compliance management tasks and during complex document review and collaboration projects Tuesday, 18 June 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software provider, has appointed Tjeerd Hendel-Blackford to its EMEA business development team. Tjeerd will leverage his 18 years of EHS policy and regulatory experience to help grow Cority’s European-based global strategic accounts Monday, 17 June 2019. AECOM, a global engineering and consulting firm, and Toshiba have signed an agreement to work together to decommission nuclear reactors in Japan. AECOM will provide program management, planning, design and engineering services in the collaboration Friday, 14 June 2019. Lloyd’s Register has selected three firms, consisting of Invision.AI, Sensing Feeling and Ohalo, to join its Safety Accelerator programme supporting digital innovation in safety by partnering startups and corporate industry professionals Friday, 14 June 2019. Ramboll, an engineering and consulting firm, has been named the lead consultant on a project with Addis Ababa to develop a strategic infrastructure plan focusing on sustainable development for the growing Ethiopian city Friday, 14 June 2019. OSHA fines Southern Tire Mart $341,195 after a worker suffered fatal injuries while mounting a monster truck tire rim. OSHA found that the firm exposed workers to struck-by and tire explosion risks and failed to implement lockout/tagout procedures Friday, 14 June 2019. ProcessMAP Konnect User Conference Demonstrates Customer Focus And Presents Future Product Vision Thursday, 13 June 2019. Anvl, a workforce safety software provider, has announced the completion of a $2 million seed funding round. Anvl will use these funds to grow its platform and expand its sales, services, engineering and marketing resources Wednesday, 12 June 2019. Ramboll, a global engineering and consulting firm, has partnered with the Danish Environmental Protection Agency and the Danish Energy Agency to develop sustainable solutions for waste handling across several Indonesian islands Wednesday, 12 June 2019. OSHA fines Purvis Home Improvement, a roofing contractor, $1,792,726 following the death of an employee. OSHA found 13 egregious wilful and repeat violations for failing to ensure that workers had access to adequate fall protection Tuesday, 11 June 2019. DNV GL, a risk management services vendor, has partnered with Oshima Shipbuilding to research and develop oceanic bulk carriers that are designed to maximize operational performance while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy expenditures Monday, 10 June 2019. Enviance, an EHS software provider, has released new user interface enhancements to SDS Vault, a SaaS safety data sheet (SDS) management solution. This release streamlines workflows and navigation as well as overhauls existing search functionality Monday, 10 June 2019. Ideagen, a quality and safety software vendor, has acquired Redland Business Solutions, which provides compliance software to the financial services industry. The acquisition enhances Ideagen’s domain knowledge in financial services regulation Monday, 10 June 2019. HSE fines B.S. Graves Electrical $25,000 after a woman was fatally crushed by a roller shutter door. Investigators found that sensors at the top of the door were incorrectly wired and the firm failed to identify this fault leading to the accident Friday, 07 June 2019. Enhesa, an EHS regulatory compliance provider, has appointed Peter Schramme as its new CEO. He will be responsible for the strategy and execution of the firm’s multi-year business plan while further expanding its value differentiation Friday, 07 June 2019. OSHA fines UHS of Centennial Peaks, a behaviour treatment hospital, $32,392 for failing to protect employees from workplace violence. Investigators found documented incidents of workplace violence and employee exposure to blood borne Thursday, 06 June 2019. Fortive Acquisition Of Intelex For US$570 Million Turns The EHSQ Software Amplifier Up To 11/10 Thursday, 06 June 2019. Intelex, an EHSQ software vendor, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Industrial Scientific, a connected sensing technology firm and subsidiary of Fortive Corporation, for $570 million in the largest acquisition of a pureplay EHSQ vendor Thursday, 06 June 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software vendor, has released new capabilities within its platform to enhance predictive analytics as well as collect and utilise data from IoT devices and beacons. Specific tools include scoring of safety culture and worker wellness Tuesday, 04 June 2019. Lisam Systems, a chemical management software vendor, has acquired Perillon Software, an EHS and risk management software vendor. The acquisition is part Lisam’s strategy to meet US and global demand for a more complete EHS software solution Tuesday, 04 June 2019. LiveSafe, a mobile safety communications platform, has partnered with Eventbase, an event technology vendor, to embed core LiveSafe functionality for conference and event security as an a-la-carte option for Eventbase customers Tuesday, 04 June 2019. Terracon, an engineering firm, has acquired environmental consulting firms Environmental Services and Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants. This acquisition enhances Terracon’s geographic presence and depth of services in the Southeast US Friday, 31 May 2019. Trinity Consultants, an EHS consulting firm, has acquired Ecological Survey & Assessment Limited (ECOSA), an ecological services firm. This acquisition broadens Trinity’s specialty services while bolstering its global footprint into the UK market Thursday, 30 May 2019. Massive Thoma Bravo Acquisition Of Cority Sends Shockwaves Through EHS Software Market Thursday, 30 May 2019. Recognizing Innovation And Best Practice At The EHS Innovation Awards 2019 Wednesday, 29 May 2019. OSHA fines Kumho Tire Georgia, Sae Joong Mold, and J-Brothers a collective $523,895 after a follow-up inspection found numerous safety and health hazards at a tire manufacturing facility in Macon, Georgia, in which the three firms operate Wednesday, 29 May 2019. OSHA fines four Florida-based contractors a collective $220,114 after an employee suffered serious injuries after a fall at a residential construction site. OSHA found that these firms failed to provide fall and struck-by protection to employees Tuesday, 28 May 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software vendor, has entered an agreement with Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm, to purchase a majority stake in the firm. Previous majority investor Norwest Venture Partners will retain a significant stake of the firm Tuesday, 28 May 2019. DNV GL, a risk management service provider, has partnered with Authentic Vision, developers of a holographic fingerprint tag, to develop blockchain enabled services for anti-counterfeiting, authentication, product traceability and digital assurance 1 2 3 4
Tuesday, 30 July 2019. Sphera, a risk management software firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire thinkstep, a sustainability and product stewardship software and services firm, bringing extensive LCA database and sustainability expertise to Sphera’s EHS solution
Tuesday, 30 July 2019. Pro-Sapien, a provider of EHS software on Office 365, has released a module for contractor management which will integrate with other Pro-Sapien modules such as Permit to Work to assist in Contractor Safety Management
Tuesday, 30 July 2019. AECOM, a global engineering consultancy, has launched a 100-acre Natural Capital Laboratory in Scotland to facilitate ecosystem conservation. Technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (“drones”) will be used in the firm’s rewilding approach
Monday, 29 July 2019. Tetra Tech, an engineering and consulting firm, has been awarded a $70 million contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide global analytical support services to it’s headquarters and missions around the world
Monday, 29 July 2019. OSHA fines automotive glass manufacturing firm Fuyao Glass America Inc $724,380, after recurrent workplace safety violations including electrical safety violations, inadequate staff training and failure to provide required PPE
Sunday, 28 July 2019. DNV GL, a global certification body, has launched a new Joint Industry Project to explore the potential of using light detection and ranging to measure wind speed Turbulence Intensity (TI) for various applications in the wind industry
Friday, 26 July 2019. OSHA fines U.S Nonwoven Corp., a fabric product manufacturer, after an employee suffered fractures when his hand became caught in a fabric cutting machine. OSHA also found the firm exposed employees to fire hazards and failed to report an amputation
Thursday, 25 July 2019. OSHA fines Pukall Lumber Company $348,467 after an employee suffered fatal injuries when caught in an outdoor bark conveyor belt. OSHA found violations for failing to implement energy control procedures and ensuring adequate machine guarding
Wednesday, 24 July 2019. SAM, a surveying and mapping firm, has selected SafetyTek’s software platform—including incident reporting, field observation and root cause analysis—to improve the quality of its safety program covering 1000 employees across 29 offices in the US
Wednesday, 24 July 2019. SAI Global, a risk management solutions firm, has released values-based code of conduct learning content, part of its EthicsAnywhere suite of solutions and learning-centric technology, utilizing storytelling as a tool to engage employees
Tuesday, 23 July 2019. CECO Environmental, a fluid handling services firm, has been selected to manage engineering, design and delivery of a water treatment system that will eliminate sludge by removing contaminants from roughly 24 million barrels of seepage annually
Monday, 22 July 2019. Vector Solutions, an eLearning firm, has expanded its EHS capabilities by acquiring software provider IndustrySafe. The acquisition furthers Vector’s strategy to expand its eLearning platform into a complete solution for workforce optimization
Monday, 22 July 2019. BioLargo, an environmental engineering firm, has been awarded two subcontracts worth $12 million over five years to provide air quality environmental engineering services to five United States Air Force (USAF) bases in Texas and Arizona
Monday, 22 July 2019. OSHA fines Transdev Services, a public transport firm, $188,714 for worksite safety and health hazards. OSHA cited the firm for failing to label and provide training on hazardous chemicals and failing to train forklift operators properly
Friday, 19 July 2019. HSE fines Minteq, a calcium carbonate producer, £200,000 after a worker was fatally struck by a forklift. The HSE found that the measures to separate pedestrians from vehicles were inadequate and put workers directly in vehicle paths
Thursday, 18 July 2019. Quentic, an EHS software provider, has appointed Dr. Björn Schmidt as its new CFO. Previously, Björn served as CFO of Blacklane, a chauffeur firm, and Managing Director of IEG Investment Banking Group
Thursday, 18 July 2019. IsoMetrix, an EHS and risk management software firm, has partnered with IoT platform provider IoT.nxt to create a remote sensing solution to view and analyse data and compliance regarding tailings for the mining industry
Wednesday, 17 July 2019. Arcadis, a global engineering consultancy, has won its fifth consecutive framework appointment with the UK Environment Agency. The firm will support all aspects of the agency’s program improvement efforts for flood defences and carbon reduction
Tuesday, 16 July 2019. Northrop Grumman, an aerospace and defence firm, has been awarded a $274 million contract for NASA’s Environmental Test and Integration Services III to support the development and operation of spaceflight and ground system hardware and software
Tuesday, 16 July 2019. HSE fines Cardiff and the Vale University Health Board £400,000 after an employee fell while working at heights and suffered injuries including a broken back. The HSE found that the contractor had failed to effectively plan the work at height task
Tuesday, 16 July 2019. HSE fines Betafence, a perimeter materials manufacturer, £80,000 after an employee suffered fractures when crushed by a wire drawing roller. HSE found that the firm had removed the machine’s guard rails and not put safety measures in place
Monday, 15 July 2019. Ideagen, an EHS, risk and compliance software vendor, has secured a spot on the UK government’s G-Cloud 11 framework, allowing public sector organisations to find and compare cloud-based services, removing the requirement of a full tender process
Thursday, 11 July 2019. SHE Software, an EHS software vendor, has appointed Joshua Yulish as President and CRO, to oversee and drive global growth. Additionally, the firm has appointed Joe Harmon as VP of Product, to lead the firm’s product strategy
Wednesday, 10 July 2019. iPoint-systems, a compliance and sustainability software vendor, has achieved ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO/IEC 27001 certification for quality and information security management systems, covering the entire value chain and management processes
Tuesday, 09 July 2019. Airsweb, an EHS software provider, has been named an approved supplier by the UK government. Airsweb will be available on newly released G-Cloud 11, the government’s digital marketplace to help public sector firms identify technology providers
Tuesday, 09 July 2019. AECOM, a global engineering and consulting firm, has been awarded the project management services for Phase 1 of NEOM Bay, a $500 billion project in Saudi Arabia, and also will provide technical and environmental support services
Tuesday, 09 July 2019. Jacobs, an engineering and consulting firm, has been awarded a $25 million services contract with the US Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) to reduce building ownership costs and increase energy efficiency in facilities worldwide
Tuesday, 09 July 2019. The HSE fines Playscape Design, an installation and landscaping contractor, £20,000 for failing to provide employees with adequate control measures to prevent exposure to respirable crystalline silica while using powered cutting tools
Monday, 08 July 2019. Cority, an EHS software provider, has enhanced its occupational hygiene solution to help mining organisations ensure legal compliance with Western Australian’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Friday, 05 July 2019. Alcumus Group, a risk management solution provider, has announced the sale of its EHS consultancy and training services division as part of a privately funded management buy-out aligning with Alcumus’ strategy to focus on EHS software delivery
Thursday, 04 July 2019. The HSE fines Airworld Airlines £82,000 after a 700kg container fell on a worker causing serious injuries. The HSE found that the firm had no system in place to identify the risk of freight containers falling from forklift truck blades
Wednesday, 03 July 2019. Access Group, a software developer and consultancy, has acquired Safety Media, an EHS e-learning and compliance software provider. Safety Media’s EHS software portal will be made available through the cloud-based Access Workspace platform
Wednesday, 03 July 2019. OSHA fines Northridge Construction $224,620 after an employee suffered fatal injuries when a structure collapsed during installation of roof panels. OSHA found the firm failed to provide fall protection and protective helmets and misused a ladder
Tuesday, 02 July 2019. ERM, an environmental engineering firm, has acquired CSA Global, a mining consultancy firm. The addition of CSA Global’s services and expertise provides additional capabilities to address clients’ issues across the full life cycle of their business
Monday, 01 July 2019. Realwear, a connected worker platform firm, have completed a $80 million Series B financing round. Realwear will utilise the funds, which are a combination of equity and debt, to continue market expansion and accelerate its platform development
Friday, 28 June 2019. OSHA fines Hudapack Metal Treating $181,662 after an employee was electrocuted while using a damaged portable lamp when cleaning the inside of a metal tank. OSHA found a total of 21 serious and willful health and safety violations
Wednesday, 26 June 2019. Jabil, a manufacturing solutions provider, has launched a suite of sustainable packaging services enabling packaged goods brands to design, assess and deliver innovative new sustainable packaging formats into the marketplace
Wednesday, 26 June 2019. Enviance, an EHS software provider, and ehsAI, an artificial intelligence developer, have partnered to provide customers a tool to lower the cost of EHS compliance and capture complex regulatory permit information using artificial intelligence
Tuesday, 25 June 2019. OSHA fines Jacksonville Zoological Society $14,661 for exposing employees to workplace safety hazards after a rhinoceros seriously injured a zookeeper. OSHA found that the zoo failed to protect workers from hazards when training and feeding animals
Monday, 24 June 2019. OSHA fines Woodgrain Millwork, a wood product distributor, $125,466 for exposing employees to chemical and struck-by hazards. OSHA found that the firm failed to provide eye, face or hand protection to prevent exposure to chemical risks
Monday, 24 June 2019. EY, a multidisciplinary professional services firm, announced that EHS and sustainability software vendor Enablon has awarded it “Partner of the Year” for software implementation services in 2019. EY has had an alliance with Enablon since 2016
Thursday, 20 June 2019. Cancer Research UK, a world-leading cancer charity, has chosen Ideagen’s Q-Pulse and PleaseReview software solutions to use for general quality and compliance management tasks and during complex document review and collaboration projects
Tuesday, 18 June 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software provider, has appointed Tjeerd Hendel-Blackford to its EMEA business development team. Tjeerd will leverage his 18 years of EHS policy and regulatory experience to help grow Cority’s European-based global strategic accounts
Monday, 17 June 2019. AECOM, a global engineering and consulting firm, and Toshiba have signed an agreement to work together to decommission nuclear reactors in Japan. AECOM will provide program management, planning, design and engineering services in the collaboration
Friday, 14 June 2019. Lloyd’s Register has selected three firms, consisting of Invision.AI, Sensing Feeling and Ohalo, to join its Safety Accelerator programme supporting digital innovation in safety by partnering startups and corporate industry professionals
Friday, 14 June 2019. Ramboll, an engineering and consulting firm, has been named the lead consultant on a project with Addis Ababa to develop a strategic infrastructure plan focusing on sustainable development for the growing Ethiopian city
Friday, 14 June 2019. OSHA fines Southern Tire Mart $341,195 after a worker suffered fatal injuries while mounting a monster truck tire rim. OSHA found that the firm exposed workers to struck-by and tire explosion risks and failed to implement lockout/tagout procedures
Friday, 14 June 2019. ProcessMAP Konnect User Conference Demonstrates Customer Focus And Presents Future Product Vision
Thursday, 13 June 2019. Anvl, a workforce safety software provider, has announced the completion of a $2 million seed funding round. Anvl will use these funds to grow its platform and expand its sales, services, engineering and marketing resources
Wednesday, 12 June 2019. Ramboll, a global engineering and consulting firm, has partnered with the Danish Environmental Protection Agency and the Danish Energy Agency to develop sustainable solutions for waste handling across several Indonesian islands
Wednesday, 12 June 2019. OSHA fines Purvis Home Improvement, a roofing contractor, $1,792,726 following the death of an employee. OSHA found 13 egregious wilful and repeat violations for failing to ensure that workers had access to adequate fall protection
Tuesday, 11 June 2019. DNV GL, a risk management services vendor, has partnered with Oshima Shipbuilding to research and develop oceanic bulk carriers that are designed to maximize operational performance while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy expenditures
Monday, 10 June 2019. Enviance, an EHS software provider, has released new user interface enhancements to SDS Vault, a SaaS safety data sheet (SDS) management solution. This release streamlines workflows and navigation as well as overhauls existing search functionality
Monday, 10 June 2019. Ideagen, a quality and safety software vendor, has acquired Redland Business Solutions, which provides compliance software to the financial services industry. The acquisition enhances Ideagen’s domain knowledge in financial services regulation
Monday, 10 June 2019. HSE fines B.S. Graves Electrical $25,000 after a woman was fatally crushed by a roller shutter door. Investigators found that sensors at the top of the door were incorrectly wired and the firm failed to identify this fault leading to the accident
Friday, 07 June 2019. Enhesa, an EHS regulatory compliance provider, has appointed Peter Schramme as its new CEO. He will be responsible for the strategy and execution of the firm’s multi-year business plan while further expanding its value differentiation
Friday, 07 June 2019. OSHA fines UHS of Centennial Peaks, a behaviour treatment hospital, $32,392 for failing to protect employees from workplace violence. Investigators found documented incidents of workplace violence and employee exposure to blood borne
Thursday, 06 June 2019. Fortive Acquisition Of Intelex For US$570 Million Turns The EHSQ Software Amplifier Up To 11/10
Thursday, 06 June 2019. Intelex, an EHSQ software vendor, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Industrial Scientific, a connected sensing technology firm and subsidiary of Fortive Corporation, for $570 million in the largest acquisition of a pureplay EHSQ vendor
Thursday, 06 June 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software vendor, has released new capabilities within its platform to enhance predictive analytics as well as collect and utilise data from IoT devices and beacons. Specific tools include scoring of safety culture and worker wellness
Tuesday, 04 June 2019. Lisam Systems, a chemical management software vendor, has acquired Perillon Software, an EHS and risk management software vendor. The acquisition is part Lisam’s strategy to meet US and global demand for a more complete EHS software solution
Tuesday, 04 June 2019. LiveSafe, a mobile safety communications platform, has partnered with Eventbase, an event technology vendor, to embed core LiveSafe functionality for conference and event security as an a-la-carte option for Eventbase customers
Tuesday, 04 June 2019. Terracon, an engineering firm, has acquired environmental consulting firms Environmental Services and Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants. This acquisition enhances Terracon’s geographic presence and depth of services in the Southeast US
Friday, 31 May 2019. Trinity Consultants, an EHS consulting firm, has acquired Ecological Survey & Assessment Limited (ECOSA), an ecological services firm. This acquisition broadens Trinity’s specialty services while bolstering its global footprint into the UK market
Thursday, 30 May 2019. Massive Thoma Bravo Acquisition Of Cority Sends Shockwaves Through EHS Software Market
Wednesday, 29 May 2019. OSHA fines Kumho Tire Georgia, Sae Joong Mold, and J-Brothers a collective $523,895 after a follow-up inspection found numerous safety and health hazards at a tire manufacturing facility in Macon, Georgia, in which the three firms operate
Wednesday, 29 May 2019. OSHA fines four Florida-based contractors a collective $220,114 after an employee suffered serious injuries after a fall at a residential construction site. OSHA found that these firms failed to provide fall and struck-by protection to employees
Tuesday, 28 May 2019. Cority, an EHSQ software vendor, has entered an agreement with Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm, to purchase a majority stake in the firm. Previous majority investor Norwest Venture Partners will retain a significant stake of the firm
Tuesday, 28 May 2019. DNV GL, a risk management service provider, has partnered with Authentic Vision, developers of a holographic fingerprint tag, to develop blockchain enabled services for anti-counterfeiting, authentication, product traceability and digital assurance
