Transforming Safety with Veris Global’s Behavior-Based Safety App

Written By Annalise Breaux

Overview

Quality Companies, an international organization with operations across the Gulf of Mexico, the United States, and internationally, faced significant challenges managing safety data effectively.

With operations spread over diverse locations, their paper-based system for safety observations was time-consuming, prone to delays, and inefficient.

Since implementing Veris Global's Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) App in March 2022, Quality Companies has witnessed transformative results in safety culture, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.

Take a look at this data:

 

Challenge

Before Veris Global:

Quality Companies relied on paper submissions for safety observations. This manual process was fraught with inefficiencies:

  • Delayed Data: Observations often took days or weeks to reach supervisors for analysis.

  • Lost Opportunities: Insights were not timely enough to preempt safety risks.

  • Low Engagement: Employees were less likely to report incidents due to the cumbersome nature of paper forms.

Key Requirements for Change:

  • Ease of Use: A system simple enough for widespread employee adoption.

  • Real-Time Analytics: Immediate access to data trends for proactive safety management.

 

Solution

The Behavior-Based Safety App:

Quality Companies adopted Veris Global’s BBS App, alongside the Training and Incident Reporting Apps. Together, these tools centralized their Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) operations and provided cutting-edge analytics to monitor trends in real-time.

Features Driving Success:

  • Mobile Accessibility: Employees use personal smartphones and scan QR codes at workstations to submit observations.

  • Ease of Reporting: Submissions take seconds compared to lengthy paper-based processes.

  • Anonymity Option: Employees can submit at-risk behaviors anonymously, encouraging transparency.

 

Results

  1. Enhanced Reporting:

    • Over 20,000 safety observations submitted since March 2022, including:

      • 530 near misses

      • 1,186 stop work incidents

    • Observations categorized into PPE, fall hazards, chemical safety, and more, enabling targeted interventions.

  2. Behavioral Shift:

    • Employees are more willing to report negative or at-risk behaviors due to the app's simplicity and anonymity features.

  3. Operational Efficiency:

    • Reports now include greater detail, enabling swift, data-driven responses.

    • Supervisors no longer waste time chasing paper forms.

  4. Reduced Injuries:

    • Real-time trend analysis allows the company to address safety risks promptly, resulting in fewer minor injuries and preventing major incidents.

  5. Cost Savings:

    • A decline in injuries has led to significant long-term cost reductions.

20K Safety Observations since 2022

Over 20,000 Safety Observations submitted since we started using the Behavior-Based Safety App in March of 2022 - with 530 near misses reported and 1186 stop work reported.

Safe and At-Risk Submissions

"The biggest behavioral change that we’ve seen is the employees’ willingness to report negative or At-Risk Behavior."

Observation Categories

Quality Companies captures an array of observation types, helping them to quickly address behaviors and conditions before they turn into injuries.
 

Impact on Safety Culture

Quality Companies reports a substantial improvement in their safety culture:

  • Employees trust and value the system due to its reliability and ease of use.

  • Teams exceeded their quarterly submission goals consistently since implementing the app.

 

Customer Experience with Veris Global

  • Support Excellence: Veris Global’s service team quickly resolves any issues, with a dedicated point of contact ensuring seamless operations.

  • Reliability: The app is consistently dependable, empowering Quality Companies to focus on safety, not system glitches.

 

Testimonial

"The Behavior-Based Safety App has revolutionized our operations.

From real-time data to increased employee engagement, Veris Global has provided a solution that keeps us safer and more efficient.

It’s hard to imagine going back to paper submissions after experiencing the ease and effectiveness of this system."

 

Conclusion

Quality Companies’ partnership with Veris Global demonstrates the transformative potential of innovative technology in fostering safety and operational excellence. With real-time insights, streamlined processes, and a more engaged workforce, Quality Companies sets a benchmark for safety culture in the industry.

 

Ready to transform your safety operations?

Schedule a personalized demo with Veris Global today to see how our solutions can enhance your workplace safety and efficiency.

Annalise Breaux