Best Practices: Deploying Mobile EHS Apps

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Executive Summary

This report provides managers and buyers in corporate EHS roles with an overview of the best practice framework for deploying mobile EHS applications (apps). This study covers barriers and considerations relating to processes, people, technology and data. To capture the best practice insights, Verdantix interviewed mobile EHS app vendors and corporate EHS managers. Verdantix analysis finds that a multifaceted approach focused on identifying requirements, evaluation of infrastructure, training development and collaboration leads to successful mobile EHS app deployment. Furthermore, this report identifies emerging technological innovations and developing use cases associated with mobile EHS apps.

Best Practices: Deploying Mobile EHS Apps 

Identify EHS Programme Gaps That Mobile EHS Apps Can Fill
Determine EHS Programme Requirements To Capitalize On Mobile EHS Applications’ Wide Range of Use Cases
Consider Unique Industrial Requirements To Ensure Maximum Utilization

Re-evaluate Existing Business Infrastructure And Organization Collaboration In Relation To App Deployment
Identify A Firm’s EHS Objectives And Workflows That Mobile Apps Can Support
Facilitate Management Of Change (MOC) Process

Push EHS Into The Next Generation Of Worker Safety Through Best Practices Of App Deployment
Ease Of Accessibility Creates Excitement And Desire To Use Mobile EHS Apps
Utilizing Mobile Devices To Develop New Use Cases And Cultivate Underserved Use Cases
Data Collection, Management And Analysis For Incident Prevention

Figure 1. Mobile EHS Application Vendors Interviewed
Figure 2. Digital Transformation
Figure 3. Best Practices Process For Deploying Mobile EHS Apps
Figure 4. Use Cases For Mobile EHS Apps
Figure 5. Factors Against Mobile EHS App Adoption
Figure 6. Native Versus Web Versus Hybrid Apps: Pros And Cons Of Each Architecture

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Bill Pennington

Bill Pennington

VP Research

Bill is VP Research at Verdantix, where he leads analysis on the evolving and interconnected landscapes of EHS, quality, AI and enterprise risk management. His research helps ...

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