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Cision Canada
29-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
EcoOnline Sponsors National Safety Month as U.S. Workplace Fatalities Remain Critically High
In partnership with the National Safety Council, EcoOnline champions data-driven transformation amid rising safety concerns across the U.S. workforce TORONTO, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - EcoOnline, a leading global provider of safety and sustainability solutions, is sponsoring National Safety Month in partnership with the National Safety Council (NSC) in June 2025. This initiative comes at a time when urgent reform is needed to protect American workers and address persistent safety failures across industries. Since 1996, National Safety Month has raised awareness about the leading causes of preventable injury and death, providing critical insights and resources to help employers build safer workplaces. This year's themes include creating a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement in worker safety practices. Addressing the Urgency of Workplace Safety The United States has one of the highest workplace fatality rates among developed nations. For the last four years, the U.S. fatality rate has been over eight times higher than the U.K. and approximately three times that of the Nordic countries where EcoOnline also operates. According to the latest data from the National Safety Council, an estimated 5,280 workplace fatalities occurred in the U.S. in 2023. Over the past decade, these numbers have shown little meaningful improvement, with the only notable decline occurring during COVID-era lockdowns. Each workplace fatality carries an immeasurable impact on families and communities and, on average, costs businesses approximately $1.31 million, culminating in an estimated $6.9 billion annually. "The numbers speak for themselves — workplace fatalities carry a significant human and financial cost," said Tom Goodmanson, CEO of EcoOnline. " It is clear from the data that U.S. companies must prioritize safety to protect their most valuable assets, their employees. At EcoOnline, our commitment to safety goes beyond compliance, a belief we share with the National Safety Council, whose National Safety Month spotlights the importance of proactive, data-driven safety strategies. We equip organizations with the solutions and insights they need to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and enable greater visibility and predictability for smarter, safer business decisions." The Need for a New Approach U.S. employers are facing increased risks due to recent OSHA rollbacks and deregulation, weakening federal safety protections. As states and cities introduce their own regulations, a fragmented compliance landscape is emerging. Meanwhile, the proposed dismantling of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) threatens workplace safety efforts, with staff cuts already impacting services like coal miner health screenings, raising serious concerns about the future of U.S. safety standards. National Safety Month serves as a crucial reminder for businesses to take proactive steps in ensuring safety and compliance, as the responsibility to protect workers increasingly rests with them. "National Safety Month is a powerful tool to address the alarming rate of preventable deaths and injuries in our workplaces," said National Safety Council President & CEO Lorraine Martin. "With EcoOnline's valuable support, we're able to reach more organizations with critical resources on continuous improvement, employee engagement, roadway safety and wellbeing—all essential components of an effective safety culture that saves lives." As part of its sponsorship, on June 3 rd EcoOnline will participate in NSC's webinar session titled "Scaling Safety with Software: Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement that Grows with You." Register here. About EcoOnline EcoOnline delivers innovative environment, health and safety (EHS), chemical management, and ESG/sustainability technology solutions to forward-thinking leaders. Founded in 2000 and trusted by over 11,000 brands worldwide, EcoOnline's connected suite of SaaS software enables businesses to protect their people and the planet by ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and streamlining operations. Backed by an unwavering commitment to customer success, EcoOnline's software is powerful yet simple to use – built on decades of real-world expertise, data, and insights. Visit to immediately and positively impact your workplace safety and sustainability.
TECHx
16-05-2025
- Business
- TECHx
EcoOnline Expands to Middle East with New Regional Director
Home » Green Tech » EcoOnline Expands to Middle East with New Regional Director EcoOnline, a global provider of safety and sustainability software, has announced its expansion into the Middle East. The move reinforces the company's commitment to supporting the region's industrial and regulatory transformation. As part of this expansion, EcoOnline has appointed Nicholas Matta as Regional Director, Middle East. He will lead the next phase of regional growth and help organisations achieve their health, safety, and sustainability goals. Nicholas Matta is a seasoned expert in Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). He brings deep regional experience across the Middle East. His background spans project delivery and commercial leadership, offering a holistic view of risk, compliance, and business transformation. Previously, he held leadership roles at Enablon. He is well known for building strong, culturally aligned relationships in the region. At EcoOnline, he will drive partner engagement, customer adoption, and go-to-market strategies. He will also oversee business development in the Benelux region. Nicholas Matta commented, 'I am proud to be part of EcoOnline's journey in the fast-growing Middle East region. There is a clear opportunity to close market gaps in areas like lone worker protection and chemical safety — challenges that are too often overlooked despite their risk. EcoOnline is uniquely positioned to address these needs with intuitive, people-centered solutions that deliver lasting impact at every level of an organisation.' The company reported that the Middle East is undergoing rapid industrial and economic growth. National initiatives like Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the upcoming World Expo 2035, and mega-projects such as The Line in NEOM are driving transformation. Since 2016, Saudi Arabia has seen a 60% increase in industrial facilities. The IMF has forecasted 6.7% cumulative economic growth over the next two years. This momentum is increasing the demand for safe, sustainable, and compliant operations, particularly in: Construction Manufacturing Energy sectors These industries face growing pressure to meet international standards in both sustainability reporting and frontline risk management. Gareth Palmer, SVP Channel & Alliances, said, 'The Middle East is at a critical inflection point, with ambitious national agendas driving industrial growth and employment. We see a clear opportunity — and responsibility — to help companies build a safer, more sustainable world of work. By combining local expertise with a global partner ecosystem, we can support organisations navigating this transformation, not just with technology, but with long-term, trust-based collaboration.' EcoOnline is already gaining traction in the region. The company is working with global partners such as DSS+, VPWhite, and WSP. The expansion builds on EcoOnline's foundation in Europe, North America, ANZ, and South Africa. It reflects the company's ongoing commitment to high-impact industries with software that improves safety culture, compliance, and environmental performance.
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
EcoOnline expands into Middle East with strategic appointment of regional director
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – EcoOnline, a leading global provider of safety and sustainability solutions, has announced its expansion into the Middle East, reinforcing its commitment to support the region's industrial and regulatory transformation. EcoOnline has appointed seasoned safety and compliance professional Nicholas Matta as Regional Director, Middle East, to lead this next phase of regional growth, enabling organisations to achieve their health, safety and sustainability goals. Nicholas brings deep experience across the Middle East in Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). With a background spanning project delivery and commercial leadership, he offers a holistic view of how organisations approach risk, compliance, and transformation. Formerly in leadership at Enablon, he is known for building strong, culturally aligned relationships across the region. At EcoOnline, he will lead partner engagement, customer adoption, and go-to-market success in the Middle East, while also overseeing business development in the Benelux region. Nicholas comments, 'I am proud to be part of EcoOnline's journey in the fast-growing Middle East region. There is a clear opportunity to close market gaps in areas like lone worker protection and chemical safety — challenges that are too often overlooked despite their risk. EcoOnline is uniquely positioned to address these needs with intuitive, people-centered solutions that deliver lasting impact at every level of an organisation.' Meeting Regional Demand for Safety and Sustainability Solutions With national initiatives like Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the upcoming World Expo 2035, and mega-projects such as The Line (part of the $500 billion NEOM development), the Middle East is undergoing rapid industrial and economic transformation. Since Vision 2030 launched in 2016, Saudi Arabia has seen a 60% rise in industrial facilities, with the IMF forecasting a cumulative 6.7% economic growth over the next two years. As infrastructure and energy projects accelerate and local workforces expand under nationalisation programmes like Saudization, the need for safe, sustainable, and compliant operations is increasing. Core sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and energy face mounting pressure to meet international standards — not only in sustainability reporting but also in frontline risk management. 'The Middle East is at a critical inflection point, with ambitious national agendas driving industrial growth and employment,' said Gareth Palmer, SVP Channel & Alliances. 'We see a clear opportunity — and responsibility — to help companies build a safer, more sustainable world of work. By combining local expertise with a global partner ecosystem, we can support organisations navigating this transformation — not just with technology, but with long-term, trust-based collaboration.' Supporting Partners and Customers in the Region EcoOnline is already gaining traction in the Middle East through collaborations with global partners such as DSS+, VPWhite, and WSP. The expansion builds on EcoOnline's strong foundation in Europe, North America, ANZ, and South Africa. It reflects an ongoing commitment to supporting high-impact industries with intuitive tools that simplify complexity and improve safety culture, regulatory compliance, and environmental performance. About EcoOnline EcoOnline delivers innovative environment, health and safety (EHS), chemical management and ESG/sustainability technology solutions to forward-thinking leaders. Founded in 2000 and trusted by over 10,000 brands worldwide, EcoOnline's connected suite of SaaS software enables businesses to protect their people and the planet by ensuring compliance, mitigating risk and streamlining operations. Backed by an unwavering commitment to customer success, EcoOnline's software is powerful yet simple to use – built on decades of real-world expertise, data and insights.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Are Nordic Workplaces as Safe as They Are Happy? EcoOnline's Safety Survey Reveals Mixed Results
LONDON, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - New research from the Future Insights Team at EcoOnline, a leading SaaS provider of safety and sustainability solutions, reveals that living in the happiest countries doesn't always mean working in the safest places. The "How Safe & Sustainable Is Your Workplace?" survey, based on insights from 3,600+ employees across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark, found that half of all workers have been impacted by workplace accidents or work-related illnesses. Despite having some of the world's most comprehensive worker protection regulations, the findings show there is still room for improvement in workplace safety. Nordic countries consistently top global well-being indexes, and this sense of security is partly reflected in workplaces, with 80% of employees feeling safe at work. Yet that leaves 20% who do not. Norway leads the region with 83% safety perception and 74% employer engagement in safety initiatives, demonstrating a strong safety culture. However, safety practices vary across regions, particularly in chemical safety training. While 79% of Norwegian workers receive chemical safety training, this drops to 60% in Denmark. To create consistent safety standards, businesses must invest in safety practices and close knowledge gaps across the region. Linking safety investments to employee well-being The survey reveals that Nordic employees highly value workplace safety with these as the top 3 areas they want further investment in: More safety training opportunities (36%) Increased safety initiative funding (32%) More time allocated to workplace safety efforts (31%) Employees believe that increased safety investments could lead to significant workplace improvements, including happier employees (47%), fewer sick days (33%), and better cross-departmental communication (26%). Growing demand for digital solutions The survey highlights a growing demand from employees for more technology to automate and streamline their safety practices at work, with respondents increasingly calling for mobile and digital tools in their incident reporting. While 47% of employees would opt for digital reporting systems, only 61% currently have access to a digital chemical management system— falling to 53% in Finland. In Sweden, where the survey has run for three years, mobile reporting preferences have grown—from 17% in 2023 to 24% in 2025. Meeting employee preferences for mobile and digital solutions can enhance safety reporting and strengthen workplace culture, creating more engaged safety practices. Aligning Happiness with Workplace Safety "Nordic countries consistently rank among the happiest in the world, a reflection of both life outside of work and within it," says Tom Goodmanson, CEO at EcoOnline. "Sustaining that well-being means ensuring workplaces are not only productive, but also safe and supportive. With 85% of employees considering the work environment in their job choices and 83% willing to leave due to poor conditions, safety isn't just a regulatory compliance issue—it's essential to attracting and retaining top talent." View full infographic. About EcoOnline EcoOnline delivers innovative environment, health and safety (EHS), chemical management and ESG/sustainability technology solutions to forward-thinking leaders. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE EcoOnline
