There’s no doubt that technology is driving change in how businesses operate.  And it seems to be happening at a pace that is difficult to keep up with at times.  Does anyone fully realize the impact that Cloud technology, 5G technology, Nanotechnology, Robotics or Artificial Intelligence will have on how we conduct business in the future?  Managing this digital transformation can seem daunting or overwhelming at times.

Advancements in digital technology are happening in all facets of business, and EHS Management is no exception.  Leaders in this field are quickly learning how to integrate these new technologies into their business operations and laggards are waiting to be convinced about the power of this new technology.

It’s hard for me to admit, but as the co-owner and founder of Safety Reports, I wasn’t exactly a leader when it comes to safety technology.  That seems like an odd thing to say being that we were one of the first to market back in 2011 with a mobile inspection app.  I just knew that using paper, pen and clipboard to document safety inspections was inefficient.  The advantage of using technology to me, at the time, was based on improving efficiency by allowing safety data to be transmitted in real-time.  What I didn’t know then, was the true power that this technology brings to industry.