Market Insight: The Value Of Control Of Work Software In Very-High-Risk Industries
30 Sep, 2026
Access this research
Access all EHS Software & Services content with a strategic subscription or buy this single report
Need help or have a question about this report? Contact us for assistance
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.Defining Control of Work (CoW) software
CoW software includes modules that plan and oversee permitted activities
Physical hazards, chemical exposure and environmental impacts are prevalent in very-high-risk industries
CoW software helps to mitigate hazards by ensuring that critical steps are followed correctly
Figure 1. CoW software capability map
Figure 2. Process safety management (PSM) priority initiatives
Figure 3. Hazard/CoW capability matrix for very-high-risk industries
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 ...
View Profile
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...
View Profile



