The relationship between safety and sustainability, and how GoFormz can help

In today's post-pandemic world, ensuring Health, Safety, and Environmental, or HSE, compliance is essential. COVID-19 has permanently changed the way companies approach employee health and safety, resulting in innovative solutions to keep safety top of mind.

That’s where digital forms come in. Digital forms are becoming more popular in the HSE space because of its safe practices and sustainability. What does sustainability have to do with safety? Like Mike Taubitz said, “Sustainability and safety are really about the same thing: conserving resources.” Taubitz isn’t the only person to notice this connection:

In this blog, we’ll explore the relationship between safety and sustainability, and how digital forms serve both. We will also take it a step further by exploring additional safety benefits that come with the GoFormz platform.

Safety & Sustainability with Digital Forms

One of the key advantages of using digital forms is the ability to go paperless. Traditional paper forms can be time-consuming, prone to errors, and hard to manage. Paper also accounts for around 26% of total waste at landfills. Paper takes up large amounts of energy and water, causes deforestation, and contributes to air pollution.

With digital forms, HSE teams can reduce paper consumption and contribute to a more sustainable future. This can include worksheets, sign-in sheets, safety reports, and much more. Less paper means less energy used, less water needed, and fewer trees cut down. To this date, GoFormz has saved 191,920,865 pages of paper, 23,000 trees, and 20,500,000 gallons of water! This shows that every piece of paper counts when it comes to preserving our environment.

Digital forms also offer great safety benefits. With GoFormz, HSE teams can create customized digital forms that include safety-related processes. For example, our hot work permit can digitally document hot work and worksite hazards. These digital forms can be easily accessed, completed, and submitted from any device – like phones, tablets, and computers! GoFormz can ensure all potential hazards or incidents are promptly identified and addressed within minutes of submitting a form.

As we protect employee safety, we are also protecting the planet. This is where safety and sustainability coexist. That’s why we at GoFormz are committed to reducing paper-based processes. Digital forms not only promote HSE compliance but preserve our planet by reducing paper waste.

Additional GoFormz Benefits

GoFormz also provides real-time data capture and analysis. This gives HSE teams the instant ability to monitor safety performance across different job sites. By centralizing your data in a digital format, your team gains helpful insights into safety trends and areas of improvement. This data-driven approach allows for proactive decision-making and timely corrective actions.

Another advantage of GoFormz is the ability to incorporate multimedia elements. Users can embed images, eSignature, videos, and sketches in their digital forms to provide clear, visual references. This can be invaluable for instructional purposes, like safety training and equipment guidelines. Providing multimedia ensures clear and thorough communication to further improve your HSE compliance.

A Safer, Greener Future

GoFormz is a powerful digital forms platform for HSE teams to promote safety and sustainability in any industry. Whether it's streamlining incident reporting or enhancing data analysis, digital forms provide a comprehensive solution that keeps safety top of mind. Embrace the power of GoFormz to move toward a safer, greener future.