Market Insight: The Value Of Control Of Work Software In Very-High-Risk Industries
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Executive Summary
This report examines the role of Control of Work (CoW) software in very-high-risk industries, such as chemicals, mining and metals, and oil and gas. These sectors face elevated risks due to the nature of their operations, and certain tasks require safety teams to go beyond standard controls. CoW software helps firms manage high-risk work by ensuring that process safety teams understand hazards, implement the appropriate barriers and communicate critical information to relevant personnel. This report identifies key CoW capabilities and explains how they can address specific hazards across very-high-risk sectors.About the Authors
Zain Idris
Industry Analyst
Zain is an Industry Analyst specializing in EHS digital strategy and corporate spending trends. His research examines how firms are positioning their EHS budgets, considering ...
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Nathan Goldstein
Senior Manager
Nathan is a Senior Manager at Verdantix, specializing in EHS software and the convergence of sustainability, EHS and operational risk. He leads research that helps corporate d...
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