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EcoOnline Expands ePermits to North America

EcoOnline, a prominent global provider specializing in safety and sustainability software, recently announced the North American launch of its innovative ePermits solution. This move aims to significantly enhance worker safety and operational efficiency in high-risk work environments. With over 20 years of experience in the UK and Ireland, EcoOnline is now poised to support organizations in managing personnel involved in high-risk tasks, ensuring they are well-trained and authorized.

The Challenge of Safety Management

In industries where high-risk tasks are common, the dangers associated with mismanaged worker permits can lead to severe consequences. The construction sector, which accounts for approximately 7% of the global economy and supports nearly 12 million independent contractors in the U.S., faces a complex web of regulatory requirements. Companies often struggle with outdated paper-based permit systems, which are slow, inconsistent, and high-risk.

These inefficiencies not only threaten worker safety but also strain resources and result in potential costs arising from regulatory penalties and insurance claims. Organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of modernizing their safety management practices to ensure compliance while optimizing productivity.

Transforming Permit Management with ePermits

EcoOnline's ePermits offers a comprehensive digital alternative to traditional permit management. By streamlining the planning, authorization, and oversight of high-risk tasks, ePermits provides organizations with a real-time solution that is user-friendly, available in more than 20 languages, and tailored to meet regulatory standards. The software integrates features that ensure only trained and authorized personnel engage in critical operations.

Key features of the ePermits solution include:

• - Readiness for High-Risk Environments: Designed to manage complex types of permits, such as hot work and confined spaces, ePermits caters to environments where safety-critical errors can occur.
• - End-to-End Control of Work: Integrates safety rules, risk assessment methods, and simultaneous operations detection to ensure all risks are accounted for before work commences.
• - Active Enforcement of Compliance: Prevents permit progress until all essential conditions—training, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safety measures—are fulfilled.
• - Configurability with Standardization: Allows organizations to adapt workflows and safety requirements without sacrificing compliance and standardization.
• - Audit-Ready Workflows: Mobile, paperless processes come with timestamped audit trails, making inspections straightforward and compliant.

Measurable Impact on Operations

Organizations that have embraced ePermits are already witnessing significant improvements in operational efficiency. For instance, managers who previously invested two to three hours daily in manual permit management can now accomplish this in under ten minutes. Furthermore, the time contractors spend completing permit applications has drastically reduced from 30 minutes to just a few minutes. Enhanced visibility into contractor information fosters improved transparency and control over on-site personnel.

Matt Matsui, COO of EcoOnline, emphasizes the proactive approach of digitizing the permit-to-work process, stating, "Transforming safety from a reactive to a proactive advantage not only saves time but significantly enhances operational safety and efficiency."

Conclusion

As EcoOnline rolls out ePermits across North America and beyond, it aligns with its commitment to safeguarding both people and the planet. This initiative represents a vital step in ensuring that every worker—employee or contractor—is well-equipped and properly authorized to undertake their roles safely. For more insights into how EcoOnline's ePermits can revolutionize high-risk work environments, visit their website today.

About EcoOnline

EcoOnline provides a suite of innovative solutions aimed at environment, health, and safety (EHS) management, chemical regulation, and sustainability. Supporting over 11,000 businesses globally, EcoOnline combines robust software with practical insights gained from years of industry expertise. Their commitment to customer success and operational resilience plays a critical role in empowering organizations to enhance workplace safety and sustainability effectively.

For more information on how EcoOnline’s ePermits can enhance your organization's safety management, visit ecoonline.com.