Do Business Intelligence Tools genuinely help to transform EHS management?

Is the buzz around BI tools for real?

Can the analytics generated for BI tools actually transform the decision-making process?

And more such questions will be answered in this blog.

Yes, we know the more you hear about Business intelligence and EHS management, the more intricate knowledge you require. Since EHS is not just about safety but has more layers, you need a total understanding of what you are getting into when you incorporate technology!

This blog will discuss how Business Intelligence can transform EHS management with suitable examples for better understanding. We are sure that by the end of the blog, you will get the answers and a better understanding of the collaboration of EHS and BI.

An Introduction

EHS management has surpassed the basic name of being a safety management process. Today EHS management complies with the following;

  • Compliances and regulations.

  • Reducing risks.

  • Sustainability efforts.

  • Investing in renewable energy systems.

  • Safety training sessions.

  • And more.

Therefore, to ensure that the organization keeps its employees and families safe, is safety compliant, mitigates risks, and amplifies sustainability efforts, there is something extra that is required.

And this extra is Business Intelligence tools.

BI ensures that all of your data collected gives you the much-required information. This information is provided with an in-depth analysis of every recorded data. Moreover, BI tools extract and compile data from your organization’s various sources or third-party applications. Therefore, you need not worry about chafing your applications to install the power BI tools.

Now, let us get into some detailed aspects of how Business Intelligence impacts EHS management.

The Impact of BI on EHS

According to MarketsandMarkets, the global market for EHS software, including BI solutions, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2023 to 2028!

This increase is not appalling since the impact of BI tools on EHS management is incredibly positive. Safety leaders have seen an impeccable improvement in EHS processes at workplaces. Let us discuss this in detail.

Business Performance Management

Measuring business performance is the key to a successful business. And when it comes to measuring a company’s safety performance, we must act wisely. Therefore, a BI tool can incredibly help in this area.

For example, data from the past two years can be extracted and presented in a graphical view. The BI tool views the exact statistics and presents them in charts, pies, or donuts. Now, you can precisely compare if there is an increase in incidents. And if there is, what are the reasons, who is responsible for it, and which areas need to be worked on?

This way, you can quickly escalate safety measures and act against those responsible for tasks.

Turn EHS Data Into Insights

If you have gathered data, you can turn in valuable insights through BI tools.

For example, data is recorded for near-misses in an application at a manufacturing plant. A BI tool will extract the particular information and present the reports to visualize trends and patterns. The safety officer can easily understand;

  • Hotspots in the plant where near-misses are regular.

  • The root cause of the near-misses.

  • Reasons for near-misses (lack of training, low light, employee irresponsibility, etc.)

  • Shift time of the occurrence.

This liberty to track metrics in near/real-time, mitigates risks and induces safety in the organization’s culture.

Automate Reporting

The process of manual reporting involves the following:

  • Data collection

  • Data entry

  • Consolidation and validation

  • Reporting

Now, when you incorporate a BI tool for reporting, the process changes to,

the tool

  • 1

    Collects EHS data through various sources.

  • 2

    Performs data validation checks.

  • 3

    Consolidates EHS data from all facilities.

  • 4

    Populates the data in reporting templates.

  • 5

    Schedules the sending and generation of reports.

Analyse Gaps

Safety managers and specialists need very particular data to identify gaps in the safety system. And BI tools provide them with the exact information they require.

For example,

For the incomplete safety training modules, BI analysis shows why employees often struggle with scheduling training (conflicting shifts, lack of access, etc.)

BI identifies why there is no automated maintenance schedule or why maintenance requests are not tracked effectively for delayed equipment maintenance.

This information is presented in the form of accessible and personalized dashboards. So, with one click of the button, the gaps can be identified, and the course of action can be put in place immediately.

Support Data-Driven Decision Making

Data-driven decision-making provides a proactive approach to EHS management rather than a reactive one.

For example, if a construction company wants to know whether they should renew their contractor based on their performance, they can access the entire contractor’s on-site behavior.

The dashboard displays the trends and patterns of the contractor’s incidents, loss of compliance, areas of concern, etc. Then, using filters and slicers, the concerned authorities can view the trendline of the events and identify the hotspots precisely. This enables the decision-makers to share the reasons for the decisions with relevant stakeholders. Like in the above case, why was the third-party contract renewed?

You can see that incorporating Business Tools with EHS management reshapes how organizations address EHS challenges. The solutions that safety managers come up with are informed, proactive, and cost-effective.

Conclusion

Bi tools help the entire EHS department, stakeholders, investments, and all decision-makers to achieve consistent and sustainable growth. Everyone can easily track performance via their personalized dashboards and enhanced report generation.

The final line is that as the EHS landscape evolves, embracing BI is increasingly necessary for organizations to thrive in the modern competitive environment.

That’s All, Folks

Business challenges emerge in every sector, but the actual game is experimenting with the latest technologies. This lets you know what works best for you, your organization, and your work culture.

If you still have questions, contact IT experts to drive better business outcomes and support priorities.

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