Waste Management
From collection and transportation to processing and disposal. VeilighEHS provides a comprehensive EHS management solution tailored to the unique challenges of the waste management sector in Africa, ensuring adherence to local and international regulations while enhancing overall safety and operational efficiency.
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Effectively manage and track incidents in compliance with local regulations such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines and international standards like ISO 14001 and OSHA. Monitor key safety metrics, including Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), Lost-Time Incident Rate (LTIR), and Near Misses. Conduct detailed accident investigations to identify root causes, eliminate hazards, and prevent recurrence, ensuring environmental safety and worker protection
OBSERVATIONS MANAGEMENT
Report and track hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors in the workplace. Gain actionable insights into trends and patterns, helping you implement preventive measures. Ensure that corrective actions are promptly taken to avoid environmental contamination and ensure employee safety. Utilize analytics to enhance understanding of safety performance across your organization.
INSPECTIONS, AUDITS & FINDINGS
Conduct comprehensive EHS audits and inspections using customizable checklists tailored to the waste management industry. Assess compliance with local regulations, including local EPA guidelines, and international standards like ISO 14001. Monitor waste handling practices, equipment safety, and site conditions. Track findings and implement corrective actions to maintain the highest standards of safety and operational integrity.
REPORTING
Document and track incidents involving environmental safety issues, work-related injuries, and illnesses. Generate and submit compliant incident reports efficiently, ensuring alignment with local and international regulatory bodies such as the EPA and OSHA. The app allows for both electronic and printed reports, saving time and ensuring regulatory compliance.
ALERT & NOTIFICATION MANAGEMENT
Enhance communication across your operations with real-time alerts and notifications. Ensure that all team members are promptly informed about safety updates, compliance changes, and emergency situations. This feature supports rapid response to potential hazards, minimizing risks to both environmental safety and worker health.
OFFLINE CAPABILITIES
Maintain operational efficiency even in areas with limited internet connectivity. VeilighEHS allows you to access, record, and manage safety data offline. Once connectivity is restored, the data syncs back to the cloud, ensuring continuous and reliable EHS management without disruption
APPROVALS MANAGEMENT
Streamline your operational workflow with an integrated approvals management system. Automate the approval processes for new safety protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and policy changes. Ensure swift review and approval by relevant authorities to maintain compliance and operational efficiency
ACTION MANAGEMENT
Effectively organize and track all safety actions from initiation to resolution. Assign responsibilities, set deadlines, and monitor the progress of corrective actions. Ensure timely and effective resolution of safety issues to uphold environmental safety standards and regulatory compliance. This feature helps manage tasks related to waste handling procedures, equipment maintenance, and employee training.
Case Studies
PLEASE NOTE:
Some clients prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name from these articles. However, they have approved for us to share the stories of their experiences with Veiligh.
Improving Safety Compliance in Waste Collection Operations
A waste collection company responsible for collecting municipal waste in several urban areas, needed a robust EHS solution to manage safety risks and ensure compliance with local and international standards. The company faced challenges in maintaining consistent safety practices and responding promptly to incidents.
Challenges
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Ensuring compliance with local EPA guidelines and international standards like ISO 14001.
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Managing safety practices across multiple waste collection routes.
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Tracking and reporting incidents accurately and promptly.
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Enhancing communication and response times during safety incidents.
Solution
VeilighEHS was implemented to address these challenges comprehensively. The app's advanced features enabled the client to:
Incident Management:
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Efficiently report and track incidents, ensuring compliance with local and international standards.
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Measure key safety metrics, such as TRIR and LTIR.
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Conduct thorough accident investigations to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
Inspections, Audits & Findings:
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Use customizable checklists to perform regular audits and inspections of waste collection routes and vehicles.
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Track findings and ensure compliance with Ghana EPA guidelines and ISO 14001 standards.
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Implement corrective actions to address non-compliances promptly.
Alert & Notification Management:
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Enhance communication with real-time alerts and notifications, ensuring all team members are informed about safety updates and incidents.
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Facilitate rapid response to incidents, minimizing downtime and potential hazards.
Action Management:
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Organize and track all safety actions related to waste collection practices, vehicle maintenance, and employee training.
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Assign responsibilities, set deadlines, and monitor progress to ensure timely resolution of safety issues.
Results
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Improved Compliance: Regular audits and inspections guaranteed compliance with local EPA guidelines and ISO 14001 standards, reducing the risk of penalties and service disruptions.
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Enhanced Safety Performance leading to a significant reduction in TRIR and LTIR .
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Efficient Communication through real-time alerts and notifications improved response times to safety incidents, minimizing service disruptions and ensuring worker safety.
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Effective Corrective Actions: Timely implementation of corrective actions led to a significant decrease in repeat incidents, enhancing overall safety culture.
Streamlining Waste Processing Plant Operations
A waste processing plant involved in recycling and waste-to-energy operations, required a comprehensive EHS management system to streamline their safety processes and ensure compliance with local and international regulations. The company aimed to improve overall safety performance and maintain high operational standards.
Challenges
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Ensuring compliance with EPA and other local regulations as well as ISO 14001 standards.
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Managing multiple high-risk activities across recycling and waste-to-energy processes.
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Tracking and improving safety performance metrics.
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Implementing corrective actions effectively to address safety issues.
Solution
VeilighEHS provided the waste processing plant with a comprehensive EHS management solution, enabling them to:
Observations Management:
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Report and track hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors related to waste processing activities.
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Gain insights into trends and patterns, helping to implement preventive measures.
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Ensure that corrective actions are taken promptly to avoid environmental contamination and ensure worker safety.
Inspections, Audits & Findings:
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Conduct thorough audits and inspections using customizable checklists tailored to waste processing.
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Assess compliance with EPA regulations and ISO 14001 standards.
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Track findings and implement corrective actions to maintain high standards of environmental safety and operational integrity.
Incident Management:
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Track and report incidents, including work-related injuries and environmental safety issues.
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Measure key safety metrics such as TRIR, LTIR, and Near Misses.
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Perform accident investigations to identify and eliminate root causes.
Reporting:
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Document and track incidents efficiently, generating compliant incident reports quickly and electronically.
Offline Capabilities:
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Maintain operational efficiency even in remote areas with limited internet connectivity.
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Access, record, and manage safety data offline, syncing to the cloud once connectivity is restored.
Action Management:
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Organize and track all safety actions from initiation to resolution.
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Assign responsibilities, set deadlines, and monitor progress of corrective actions.
Results
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Optimized Safety Processes: Streamlined EHS processes led to more efficient management of safety activities, reducing administrative burdens on staff.
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Improved Safety Metrics: The plant saw a 30% improvement in key safety performance metrics, including a reduction in environmental incidents and worker injuries.
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Enhanced Compliance: Regular audits and inspections ensured ongoing compliance with EPA regulations and ISO 14001 standards, safeguarding the company's operations.
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Effective Corrective Actions: The ability to track and manage corrective actions ensured timely resolution of safety issues, enhancing overall safety culture.