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Benchmark Gensuite Integrates ASTM E2920-26 into Incident Management

In a significant advancement for workplace safety, Benchmark Gensuite has announced its new capabilities supporting ASTM E2920-26 standards within its Incident Management platform. This makes them the first provider in the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) sector to align with this crucial standard, which focuses on preventing serious injuries and fatalities (SIF) within the workplace.

A New Era for Incident Data Management

The enhanced platform is designed to transform how organizations manage incident-related data, providing a structured approach that allows teams to better identify, classify, and respond to potential risks. According to R. Mukund, CEO of Benchmark Gensuite, a startling 90% of incidents and near misses go unreported largely due to the lack of a clear framework for severity assessment. The ASTM E2920-26 standard provides essential insights to help organizations learn from events that could lead to serious injuries.

This capability, developed in collaboration with a workgroup comprising industry leaders like Colgate, Applied Materials, and Perrigo, aims to provide an accessible and practical solution that integrates seamlessly into existing incident workflows. This new feature not only simplifies reporting but also enhances the reliability of risk management practices.

Key Features of the New Implementations

The integration of ASTM E2920-26 into the Incident Management platform brings numerous enhancements that improve risk identification and incident analysis:

• - Severity Classification: The platform now includes an ASTM-aligned classification system for injuries and illnesses, using Level 1 and Level 2 logic based on updated definitions in ASTM E2920-26. This allows organizations to communicate severity more effectively.
• - ASTM Card Integration: A dedicated ASTM Card is available within the injury and illness workflows, centralizing ASTM-specific information and facilitating an easy evaluation of severity, ensuring teams have all relevant data at their fingertips.
• - Dynamic Evaluation: With guided evaluations based on dynamic logic following ASTM's Connection, Contribution, and Context tests, organizations can better assess incident relationships.
• - Severity Indicators: Enhanced indicators for severity assessment assist with level classifications, including the performance of CPR, the delivery of AED shocks, and instances of life-threatening blood loss.
• - Analytics and Reporting: Built-in reporting features with ASTM Data Mining filters, packaged reports, and real-time dashboards aid organizations in analyzing trends in severity over time. This allows companies to address potential risks more proactively.

Proactive SIF Management

Benchmark Gensuite emphasizes that without a reliable method to identify the highest risks, companies can only manage serious injury and fatality scenarios reactively. The integration of ASTM E2920-26 gives organizations a robust framework, enabling a shift toward proactive risk management strategies.

Porter from Benchmark highlights organizations' interest in going beyond visible injuries, aiming for comprehensive mitigation strategies that preemptively address risks. This new quantitative and qualitative assessment tool plays a crucial role in fostering safer workplace environments.

Availability and Future Plans

The ASTM E2920-26 capabilities are now available as an opt-in feature for both new and existing subscribers. Organizations seeking to enhance their safety protocols can learn more on Benchmark Gensuite's dedicated ASTM webpage. Additionally, Benchmark Gensuite plans to showcase this innovative functionality at the upcoming NSC Safety Congress & Expo scheduled for September 14-16, where they will be located at booth number 1669.

In conclusion, Benchmark Gensuite’s innovative enhancements signify a major step forward in the EHS software landscape. By incorporating critical standards like ASTM E2920-26 into their systems, the company is paving the way for increased safety and more effective risk management practices across industries.