Tracking, measuring and analyzing environmental health and safety (EHS) data is critical for many industries in the United States. Business owners are more aware these days than in the past regarding the need to do everything possible to limit harmful byproducts of industrial sites. In the digital age, most EHS data is collected and measured using dedicated software that can gather and store large volumes of data over long periods.

In addition to protecting the environment, the data derived from EHS software can be used to improve safety standards at industrial sites and similar venues. This software can also be used for compliance reporting in some cases, lightening the burden for compliance officers at companies facing stringent regulations regarding emissions and chemical processing concerns.

What Does Environmental Health and Safety Software Measure?

Environmental health and safety software is often tailored to the specific needs of the business utilizing it. For some companies, this software is used to measure carbon emissions, but for others, it may be used to measure the number of specific chemicals in nearby water supplies. If levels become unsafe or even approach unsafe levels, the software will send an alert to notify compliance and safety managers so that proper mitigation steps can be taken.

Do Governmental Agencies Require This Software?

For the most part, environmental regulation compliance is not codified. There are laws against things like negligence or intentionally harmful acts, but by and large, environmental regulations are put in place by government agencies that do not have the authority to create laws. Instead, regulators can issue fines and fees for failure to comply with regulations.

As such, there may not be specific requirements to use environmental health and safety software for companies working with potential pollutants or harmful chemicals. Even if this is the case, regulatory agencies may recommend the use of this software to more easily track and measure potentially harmful output. Similarly, industries that work with carbon-emitting equipment may police themselves in a way, meaning standards for environmental health and safety software may be set by industry leaders rather than government agencies.

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Emily Clarke writes about project management, tracking and environmental services. You can find her thoughts at data management software blog.