Summary: Behavior Based Safety works because human behavior is a common factor in most workplace incidents, making observation and reinforcement critical complements to engineering controls and PPE. A strong BBS program helps EHS teams identify unsafe patterns before they lead to injuries, while also building a more engaged safety culture. The takeaway is not that […]
Safety Management
The Top 7 Safety Issues Facing The Construction Industry
Summary: Construction safety starts with proper tools and equipment, because workers who begin tasks without the right PPE or job-specific gear face immediate injury and compliance risk. For safety leaders, the fix is not just issuing equipment once, but building a reliable system for task-based readiness, fast access, inspection, and accountability so crews can work […]
After the COVID-19 shutdown: see who reopened with Certainty
COVID-19 reopening checklists became essential as businesses prepared to safely resume operations across hundreds of locations. In this interview, Certainty Software CEO Hewitt Roberts speaks with Therrin Protze, COO of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for Delaware North, about how the global hospitality company used Certainty to plan and manage the safe reopening of more […]
Boosting Employee Buy-In To A Construction Safety Program
Summary: Employee buy-in is essential to construction safety because even well-designed procedures fail when workers do not believe in them, understand them, or see them reinforced consistently. Strong safety culture develops when organizations pair clear expectations with incentives, individualized communication, and practical accountability tools that make participation easier. For safety leaders, the goal is not […]
How Leadership Style Affects Safety in Construction
Summary: Construction safety performance depends heavily on safety leadership because workers take cues from what supervisors and executives consistently reinforce on the job. A strong safety climate forms when leadership makes workplace safety visible, non-negotiable, and operationally integrated rather than leaving it to the safety department alone. For construction firms pursuing lower incident rates and […]
Life After COVID-19: Re-Open Your Business with Certainty
A thorough business reopening checklist is essential for any organization preparing to resume operations after a crisis or prolonged shutdown. COVID-19 forced businesses worldwide to close their doors, and reopening safely requires a structured, repeatable process that protects employees, customers, and suppliers. Here is how Certainty Software can help you plan, execute, and monitor every […]
How COVID-19 changed how to conduct a Job Hazard Analysis
Summary: Assessing the physical aspects of the job is a foundational step in a Job Hazard Analysis because it determines which tasks truly require on-site presence and which risks can be removed through redesign or remote work. This approach follows the hierarchy of controls by reducing exposure before relying on administrative rules or PPE. For […]
What A Construction Safety Program Needs To Be Effective
Summary: Effective Construction Safety Program Needs begin with a plan that matches real job hazards, site conditions, and workforce behaviors. Construction companies get better results when their safety program is practical, supported by leadership, and strong enough to earn worker participation across every project. In this blog series, we ask industry experts what a construction […]
4 Considerations When Improving Safety in the Construction Industry
Summary: Construction Industry Safety Improvements start with practical changes that reduce risk on real job sites. When construction companies build a strong safety culture, train consistently, plan realistically, and address human factors, they create safer crews, fewer incidents, and stronger project performance. In this blog series, we examine 4 critical considerations for improving safety in […]
COVID-19 Checklists to Help Businesses Reduce the Risk to their Employees & the Public
Having a comprehensive COVID-19 checklist for business operations is critical for organizations looking to protect their employees and the public during a pandemic. Certainty Software has published two free, downloadable checklists designed to help businesses both prepare for and manage a crisis like COVID-19. These checklists address everything from pandemic preparedness planning to day-to-day outbreak […]
Where do you see BBS in 5 years?
Summary: Behavior-Based Safety is becoming more important because automation removes some mechanical hazards, but it leaves more risk tied to worker decisions, safe work procedures, and PPE use. For EHS managers, modern BBS works best as a predictive, data-driven process that identifies unsafe behaviors early, reinforces safe choices, and helps prevent incidents before they escalate […]
What Type of Implementation Support Does Your Solution Offer?
We’ve been involved in the design, development, and implementation support of enterprise-level software for over 20 years, which is why our team of experts puts together this 10-part series on evaluating Enterprise-level software. We’ll cover topics ranging from security, data collection and reporting requirements, implementation resources, pricing/cost models, and more, to ensure your next enterprise […]
Anning Johnson Takes Their Safety Management Program Digital with Certainty
Summary: The Anning Johnson Safety Management Program moved from paper to digital workflows so safety leaders could improve visibility, standardization, and accountability across jobsites. Learn how Anning Johnson — a leader in the US construction industry — used Certainty Software to take their safety management program entirely digital, eliminating paper-based processes and gaining real-time visibility […]
The Importance of Centralized Software Administration
Last week we looked at the importance of discovering whether the new enterprise software you’re considering meets your organization’s language requirements. Is the solution you’re evaluating a good fit? Let’s move on to the central, corporate-wide centralized software administration capabilities. Having been in the enterprise-level software industry for decades, we have been involved in hundreds […]
Does My Organization Need Multilingual Enterprise Software?
Summary: Multilingual Enterprise Inspection Software is essential when inspection and compliance workflows span teams that speak different languages. Giving workers and managers forms, instructions, and corrective actions in their preferred language improves adoption, reduces misunderstandings, and strengthens reporting quality across sites. We’ve been involved in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level software for over […]
