10 EHS Technologies With A Rapid Financial Return

Executive Summary

The adoption of EHS technology remains a priority, as firms seek to maximize the productivity of a limited workforce while providing safe working environments during uncertain economic conditions. This report evaluates 10 EHS technologies that deliver rapid financial returns by reducing compliance costs, mitigating worker accidents and improving worker productivity. It leverages case study data to provide context and implementation considerations for successful technology adoption. The report identifies three mature technologies: EHS software, EHS mobile applications and Internet of Things (IoT) sensors; four growing technologies: digital training, fleet safety telematics, process safety management (PSM) software, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) solutions; and three recently launched technologies: AI-enabled compliance, computer vision and industrial wearables. The analysis finds that firms generally experience financial returns from consolidating their EHS solutions in a single platform, leveraging data to inform business strategy and empowering front-line workers with tools to streamline their tasks. EHS executives can use this report to evaluate similar technology use cases, to determine their applicability to their organizations.