HSE in an EAM: why Invest in its Presence?

The concept of HSE, an acronym for Health, Safety and Environment (Health, Safety Environment), is increasingly resonating in companies, referring to the practices and policies that guarantee the safety and health of employees and minimize the risk of workplace accidents and environmental damage.

Faced with a booming corporate social responsibility, coupled with increasing regulations, the adoption of these practices leads to a state of well-being dreamed of for companies, both internally and externally.

Benefits of Incorporating HSE Policies into an EAM System

The separation between maintenance and safety has an expiration date. They should always go hand in hand, as including HSE processes in EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) software allows integrating the best of both worlds and, in turn, expanding the perspective to make better decisions.

How to Forge an Effective Link?

To achieve successful integration, it is necessary to address the planning and execution of maintenance tasks from beginning to end with a focus on health, safety and the environment. This includes:

• The identification and assessment of occupational hazards before starting any maintenance task.
• The implementation of safety measures to mitigate these risks.
• The training and qualification of personnel to perform tasks safely.
• Continuous monitoring to ensure rigorous compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

IFS Ultimo, our asset management software, has a complete HSE module for the digital management of:

• Work permits
  This module simplifies the management of work permits, from creation using customized templates to signing. It allows the risk assessment for high-impact tasks and facilitates the planning of specific jobs thanks to the visualization of active permits in plot plans.
• Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
  The LOTO safety procedure ensures that an asset or system is electrically and/or mechanically isolated before maintenance work is performed. To this end, IFS Ultimo enables technical personnel to create, manage and execute LOTOs from their mobile phone or tablet in the field.Most workplace accidents in maintenance tasks are caused by the unexpected entry of current into equipment or facilities while maintenance work is being performed on the assets.
• HSE incidents
  IFS Ultimo also has the functionality to report, process and evaluate incidents related to safety, quality, health and environmental issues. In this way, it helps to identify the causes and apply preventive measures.
• Product specifications
  In addition, by digitizing product specifications, the module promotes compliance with HSE regulations, minimizes its environmental impact and facilitates the justification of decisions regarding the acquisition of equipment.
• Change management
  As the icing on the cake, it offers support in the processing of modifications, from the request to the evaluation and execution, mainly to those of a technical nature but also to procedural changes. As a result, it helps users follow a MoC procedure in accordance with the European Seveso directives.

Of Objective, Well-Being

At this point, there is no doubt that in order for an EAM system to be complete, it must be 100% committed to the safety and health of employees, ensure compliance with regulations and minimize the environmental impact of the company.

In addition to the above aspects, the IFS Ultimo HSE module adds an improvement in decision-making, by keeping a record of safety procedures, incidents, regulations complied with and not complied with, work permits… And a reduction in costs, of course, that would be caused by all the misfortunes not avoided in time.