The Environment, Health and Safety sector are constantly growing, always seeking new solutions and technologies to guarantee the safety and well-being of workers and the preservation of the environment. With the advancement of technology and the growing concern about sustainability, it is important to be up to date with the trends that will shape this sector in the coming years. But after all, what to expect from 2024 in the face of so many changes? We reunited 4 fundamental topics to work on and improve during this year, which promises to be a revolution in the sector:
1 . Tecnology and automation
The adoption of advanced technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence and software is a trend that has been gaining strength in recent years. Certainly 2024 will be no different.
These technologies allow us to monitor working conditions in real time, identify risks and take preventive measures more efficiently. It also guarantees efficient, organized and optimized management for companies and the monitoring of workers’ health and safety documentation.
The integration of these technologies, digitalization of processes and automation of tasks is a strong trend for this year. If this isn’t a reality for your company yet, the time to prepare is now!
2 . Sustainability and Environmental responsibility
Climate change is no longer just a topic of study or analysis, it is a reality that we will experience even more in 2024. The discussion about the growing concern for the environment and the importance of adopting sustainable practices and reducing environmental impact will be most demanded from companies and industries.
Above all, understand these needs, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, and aligning management with good socio-environmental practices will also mean progress in the financial reality of companies.
Basically, to assist the entire internal process and management of these practices, the secret will be combine all of this trends topics with technology!
Overall, Brazil will host COP30 in the next year, what is the biggest Climate Change Conference event in the world, a true showcase for Brazilian business. In case, so much more responsibilities are expected from industries starting right now in 2024.
3 . Mental health and well-being of employees
The concern about mental health in the workplace has been awareness and for 2024, are expected more actions, more care and more attention to promote the well-being of employees.
It is important and necessary for EHS teams to be active in this cause. A simple and effective way to guarantee the quality of life of employees is to be able to automatically monitor health documentation and exams on a daily basis.
We can also identify the growth of telemedicine and online medical consultations, providing greater access to healthcare for employees in remote areas. Likewise, the adoption of flexible work policies resulting in an improvement in employees’ quality of life.
4 . New Standards
It’s verry important being update about newest and current regulations, what’s guarantee not only the legality of operations, but also promotes sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Constant updating is a strategic tool to anticipate challenges and maintain competitiveness in the market, avoiding possible penalties and preserving the company’s reputation.
In the previous year, we saw the review of some standards such as NR-35, which establishes the requirements and prevention measures for working at heights. Being attentive and ensuring compliance and practices of NRs should be an essential concern for 2024.
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In conclusion, the sector is constantly evolving and in 2024 we can expect significant advances in technology, sustainability, mental health and training. Finally, it is important to be aware of these trends and try to stay always updating to keep ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
