EHS Compliance: 4 Steps To Go From Firefighting to Prevention

In this on-demand session, UpKeep Product Manager Joty Grewal joins host Ollie Whitfield to break down one of the most common challenges facing safety teams today — why EHS efforts often stay reactive, and how organizations can shift toward true prevention.

Drawing from extensive customer conversations and modern EHS best practices, Joty outlines a clear 4-step framework that any organization can use to build a stronger, more predictable, and more scalable safety program. From securing leadership buy-in to building better documentation and embedding safety into daily work, this session offers a practical roadmap for teams ready to reduce risk and strengthen compliance.

Whether you’re responsible for safety, operations, training, or compliance, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to move from “putting out fires” to building a proactive EHS culture that protects people and improves performance.

Key Takeaways

• Strong safety starts with leadership. Align executives by connecting safety to uptime, stability, and risk reduction.
• Documentation is the backbone. SOPs, JHAs, permits, and preventative workflows only work when they’re structured and kept current.
• Make safety part of daily work. Microlearning, huddles, QR codes, and clear communication drive real adoption.
• Measure what matters. Focus on leading, lagging, and process KPIs that reveal risks early.
• One system simplifies everything. Modern EHS tools streamline reporting, CAPAs, audits, records, and training.