Balance Construction Compliance and Risk Management

Avoid Labor Unrest and Bad Publicity

Construction companies are continually being called on to balance the need for quality, efficiency and productivity with requirements to manage operational risks.

This is no small task, given that construction work remains one of the most hazardous occupations despite advances in safety procedures and equipment. Companies that fail to meet OSHA requirements or fully document compliance face the risk of major penalties and lawsuits. Liability for injuries or fatalities can represent a major risk for employers, particularly if OSHA compliance is in doubt. Even the perception of negligence can result in labor unrest bad publicity that can damage an organization's image.

Add to this the knowledge that the direct and indirect costs of doing business are known to fluctuate in direct proportion to accident rates, and the reasons leading construction firms are addressing compliance and Health & Safety activities with software and solutions by ESS become clear.

Real-time Health & Safety Data

Compliance Suite™ delivers real-time data that addresses specific needs of construction clients. The fully integrated software in the suite helps fulfill OSHA requirements and state First Report of Injury statutes, along with Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act standards. For example, the Compliance Suite Industrial Hygiene Management Software solution can be used to meet sampling for OSHA of organic vapors, asphalt and paint fumes, and noise levels.

As the leading provider of Operational Risk Management software and services, ESS offers a variety of EHS and Crisis Management solutions and services that can generate competitive advantages. ESS products have the scalability and flexibility to meet all types of regulatory requirements, sustainability goals and stakeholder responsibilities in the construction industry.