Can EHS software help track lost time incidents?

Yes, EHS software can help track lost time incidents by recording injuries or illnesses that result in a worker missing scheduled work beyond the day of the incident, according to the organization’s applicable definitions and reporting requirements. Safety managers can use EHS software to document incident details, absence dates, return-to-work status, modified duties, medical restrictions where appropriate, corrective actions, and related claim documents. For Canadian high-risk employers, lost time tracking is important because it affects safety performance metrics, management reporting, claims management, and prevention planning. EHS software can help identify where lost time incidents are occurring, which tasks are involved, and whether corrective actions are reducing risk. It also provides leadership with clearer visibility into the operational and financial impact of workplace injuries.