Get the Big Picture view of campus safety

CampusOptics is a cross-functional EH&S platform designed specifically for institutions of higher education. CampusOptics was created to help campus safety professionals improve collaboration, reduce institutional risk and enhance safety culture.

An EH&S solution that is as Mobile as you are

EH&S Professionals are almost never at their desks, which is why CampusOptics offers a mobile app for both IOS and Android devices to support on-the-go access to chemical inventory, hazardous waste containers, inspections, safety assets, incident records and emergency plans.

Barcode & QR code scanning

Use your device’s camera to scan bar/QR codes for key information on safety assets or chemical containers.

In-App Photos and Video

Quickly associate pictures and videos to assets, chemical containers, safety issues and inspection reports.

Talk-to-Text

Streamline inspections, note taking and remote issue logging with talk-to-text entry.

Access Documents

Access key documents on your mobile device, including Safety Data Sheets, emergency plans, floor plans and product documentation.

Visualize your data

View the location of safety assets, chemical containers, incidents and safety related issues across campus. Generate public facing maps of key assets like AED’s and Blue Phones.

Locations can be mapped automatically via import or you can log coordinates using your mobile device.

Get the Big Picture view of campus safety

CampusOptics is a cross-functional EH&S platform designed specifically for institutions of higher education. CampusOptics was created to help campus safety professionals improve collaboration, reduce institutional risk and enhance safety culture.

Choosing the right EHS software vendor isn’t just about ticking compliance boxes. Each platform approaches safety, risk, and environmental management in its own way, shaped by the industries they serve. Some focus on broad, all-in-one functionality, while others specialize in a specific area like higher education or contractor safety. In this overview, we’ll look at different vendors and their tools, highlighting what they actually do and how they’re used day to day, without the glossy sales pitch.

1. CampusOptics

We built CampusOptics with the needs of higher education in mind. After years of conversations with safety professionals on campuses, we focused on creating a platform that makes it easier to manage EH&S and Fire & Life Safety tasks in one place. The system is designed to reduce institutional risks, improve collaboration across departments, and help safety teams stay on top of compliance without losing track of the details.

The platform combines web and mobile tools, making it practical for professionals who are rarely at their desks. Features like barcode scanning, talk-to-text for inspections, and quick access to emergency plans give staff the flexibility to handle safety tasks wherever they are. From chemical inventory management to incident reporting, the idea is to centralize everything into a system that actually fits the way campus safety teams work.

Key Highlights:

  • Designed specifically for colleges and universities
  • Mobile-first access with iOS and Android apps
  • Barcode and QR code scanning for assets and chemicals
  • Configurable rights and permissions for cross-functional teams
  • Visual mapping of assets, incidents, and chemical containers

Services:

  • Chemical inventory and hazardous waste management
  • Inspections and issue remediation tracking
  • Radiation and occupational safety tools
  • Emergency pre-plans and incident reporting
  • Safety training assignments and monitoring
  • Compliance calendar and protocol management

Contact Information:

2. Chematix

Chematix is a system developed for managing chemicals across their full lifecycle in labs and institutions. It supports the people responsible for ordering, storing, and disposing of chemicals by connecting these tasks in a single framework. The goal is to give researchers, administrators, and compliance officers a way to follow chemicals from procurement to waste management without having to maintain multiple records in parallel.

The software is modular, with dedicated functions for procurement, inventory tracking, waste handling, financial oversight, and resource management. This setup is especially useful for institutions where chemical handling and safety reporting are tightly regulated. By capturing all movements of materials, Chematix helps organizations meet compliance needs while also providing transparency into costs and usage patterns.

Key Highlights:

  • Lifecycle chemical tracking from purchase to disposal
  • Procurement and ordering functions for lab materials
  • Built-in waste and compliance management
  • Financial auditing and reporting tools
  • Resource and security management modules

Services:

  • Chemical inventory and threshold reporting
  • Procurement of chemicals and supplies
  • Waste tracking and disposal management
  • Regulatory compliance support
  • Financial and resource oversight

Contact Information:

  • Website: www.chematix.com
  • Address: 1100 Peachtree Street NE Ste 250 Atlanta, GA 30361
  • Phone Number: 877.700.2600
  • Email: contact@sivco.com

3. Vertére

Vertére provides inventory software that covers chemical, biological, and equipment tracking, along with safety and waste management features. The system is designed to keep labs organized by connecting container-level details with compliance data and safety documentation. With barcoding and mobile access, labs can manage inventories in real time, whether they are checking chemical locations, transferring items, or logging disposals. This makes it easier for lab managers and EHS teams to reduce manual errors and keep records consistent.

The platform is modular, so organizations can choose functions based on their needs. Core modules include chemical inventory tracking, SDS management, biological inventory, stockroom oversight, and waste management. Features like alerts for expiring materials, automated SDS updates, and built-in regulatory lists add practical support for audits and inspections. By consolidating chemical and equipment oversight into one system, Vertére helps labs maintain compliance and streamline daily operations.

Key Highlights:

  • Barcode-enabled chemical and supply tracking
  • Mobile access for real-time inventory updates
  • Automated document and SDS management
  • GHS label generation and compliance support
  • Smart alerts for expiring or regulated chemicals
  • Modules for biological, equipment, stockroom, and waste management

Services:

  • Chemical and biological inventory tracking
  • Safety Data Sheet management and updates
  • Regulatory compliance reporting with built-in lists
  • Stockroom and supply distribution oversight
  • Hazardous waste tracking and disposal management
  • Equipment management with maintenance and cost records

Contact Information:

  • Website: www.vertere.com
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/vertere
  • Phone Number: 888-837-8373
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/VertereInventoryManager
  • Twitter: x.com/VertereIM
  • Instagram: www.instagram.com/vertereinventory

4. Intelex

Intelex offers a wide set of tools for managing environmental, health, and safety programs across industries. Their system is designed to bring different compliance and reporting needs into one platform, so teams don’t have to juggle multiple spreadsheets or disconnected processes. By pulling everything together, they aim to help organizations keep a clear record of incidents, inspections, and audits while staying in line with regulatory requirements.

Their platform is modular, which means companies can use only the parts they need. For example, some might focus on incident management and root cause analysis, while others lean on tools for sustainability reporting or occupational health. Over time, the system can be expanded with additional applications, giving organizations more flexibility without having to switch platforms.

Key Highlights:

  • Modular platform with scalable applications
  • Centralized data for audits, inspections, and incidents
  • Tools for both EHS and sustainability management
  • Reporting dashboards for compliance tracking
  • Configurable workflows to fit organizational processes

Services:

  • Incident reporting and investigation
  • Audit and inspection management
  • Document control and training tracking
  • Environmental data collection and reporting
  • Risk management and corrective action tracking

Contact Information:

  • Website: www.intelex.com
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/intelex
  • Address: 70 University Avenue, Suite 900 Toronto, ON M5J 2M4 Canada
  • Phone Number: 416 599 6009
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/intelextechnologies

5. Cority

Cority offers an integrated SaaS system called CorityOne, which brings together EHS, sustainability, quality, and analytics tools in one platform. The idea is to give organizations a single environment where data from health, safety, environmental, and ESG programs can be managed without relying on separate systems. This helps organizations coordinate responsibilities across departments while also addressing long-term goals like sustainability reporting.

The platform is designed to be configurable, so different industries can adapt it to their workflows. Cority serves a wide range of sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, energy, construction, and government. With dedicated “clouds” for environment, health, safety, quality, and sustainability, the system allows organizations to manage daily compliance tasks while also tracking broader performance metrics.

Key Highlights:

  • Unified SaaS system covering EHS, quality, and ESG
  • Configurable design for multiple industries
  • Used across healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and public sector
  • Integrated data and analytics tools
  • Built for both compliance and long-term sustainability goals

Services:

  • Health and safety management tools
  • Environmental compliance and reporting
  • Quality management applications
  • ESG and sustainability reporting
  • Analytics and performance dashboards

Contact Information:

  • Website: www.cority.com
  • Address: 250 Bloor St E, 9th Floor, Box 15 Toronto, ON M4W 1E6 Canada
  • Phone Number: +1 416.863.6800
  • Email: community@cority.com

6. HSI Donesafe

HSI Donesafe provides an EHSQ platform that brings safety, environment, quality, and risk management together under one system. Their focus is on replacing multiple spreadsheets and paper processes with a connected platform that allows organizations to capture incidents, track risks, and manage compliance in real time. With more than 60 available modules, the platform can be configured to meet different organizational needs, from chemical management to claims handling.

The system is designed to be easy for staff at all levels to use, which helps drive adoption across both office and field environments. Workflows and dashboards can be set up without coding, while reporting and analytics provide insights into safety performance and compliance activities. By giving users real-time access to information through a cloud-based and multilingual interface, Donesafe enables teams to respond to risks more quickly and keep records consistent across functions.

Key Highlights:

  • Over 60 configurable modules for EHSQ
  • Cloud-based, no-code platform
  • Multilingual interface for global teams
  • Centralized reporting with real-time dashboards
  • Can integrate with existing systems

Services:

  • Incident and risk management
  • Chemical safety and SDS tracking
  • Injury and claims management with return-to-work support
  • Quality and supplier compliance tracking
  • ESG and sustainability KPI reporting
  • Automated workflows, alerts, and compliance notifications

Contact Information:

  • Website: www.donesafe.com
  • Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/donesafe.app&utm_source
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/donesafe
  • Address: Suite 3, Level 6, 10 Spring Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
  • Phone Number: (800) 447 3177
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/HSIDonesafe
  • Email: hello@donesafe.com

7. ETQ

ETQ provides a cloud-based quality management system called Reliance, which combines more than 40 applications that can be adapted to different industries. Their platform is designed to move quality management away from being a standalone function and into a broader business process, connecting compliance, supplier quality, risk, and product lifecycle management. The system is intended for organizations that want a structured way to meet regulatory requirements while also streamlining operations.

Reliance is built to be configurable so that companies can tailor it to their specific workflows. It supports sectors such as life sciences, aerospace, manufacturing, food and beverage, and energy, offering tools that address nonconformance tracking, supplier management, risk control, and new product introduction. With a strong focus on automation and analytics, the platform helps organizations maintain visibility across the quality process while keeping data centralized.

Key Highlights:

  • Cloud-native QMS with 40+ applications
  • Configurable to different industries and workflows
  • Combines compliance, supplier quality, and risk management
  • Tools to support product lifecycle and new product introduction
  • Analytics and automation for decision-making

Services:

  • Nonconformance and CAPA management
  • Supplier quality monitoring and collaboration
  • Risk management and compliance tracking
  • Health, safety, and environmental applications
  • Product lifecycle and new product introduction tools
  • Centralized reporting and analytics dashboards

Contact Information:

  • Website: www.etq.com
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/etq
  • Address: 305 Intergraph Way, Madison, AL 35758 
  • Phone Number: +1 (844) 293-3001
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/etqllc
  • Twitter: x.com/etqsoftware
  • Instagram: www.instagram.com/etqsoftware

8. VelocityEHS

VelocityEHS provides a unified platform called Accelerate, which combines safety, ergonomics, chemical management, operational risk, and sustainability tools. The system is built to give EHS teams a faster way to respond to issues, with automation, real-time data, and AI support. Instead of relying on separate systems, users can manage incidents, inspections, chemical inventories, and environmental reporting in one place.

The platform includes configurable fields, built-in training, automated workflows, and role-based user management to help organizations adapt the system to their processes. In addition to standard EHS areas, VelocityEHS offers advanced features such as AI-powered ergonomic assessments, contractor safety management, and sustainability tracking. Their focus is on helping organizations act quickly, reduce risks, and keep data consistent across different operations.

Key Highlights:

  • Unified Accelerate platform covering multiple EHS areas
  • AI-powered tools for incident, ergonomics, and contractor safety
  • Configurable workflows and fields without coding
  • Real-time dashboards with automated reporting
  • Built-in guidance to improve user adoption

Services:

  • Incident, audit, and inspection management
  • Chemical management and SDS access
  • Ergonomics assessments with motion capture and AI
  • Contractor safety and permit-to-work tools
  • Environmental compliance and reporting
  • Sustainability and GHG management tracking

Contact Information:

  • Website: www.ehs.com
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/velocityehs
  • Address: 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza,Suite 1750 Chicago, IL 60654
  • Phone Number: 1.866.919.7922
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/velocityehs
  • Twitter: x.com/velocityehs

9. ComplianceQuest

ComplianceQuest provides a cloud-based platform that combines product lifecycle, quality, safety, and supplier management in one system. Built on the Salesforce platform, it brings together tools for EHS, QMS, PLM, and supplier management, giving organizations a way to connect data across these functions. The focus is on reducing silos by centralizing processes such as audits, training, complaints, inspections, and risk tracking within a single environment.

The platform supports industries ranging from life sciences and medical devices to manufacturing and consumer goods. It is designed to be adaptable, with workflows, integrations, and analytics that can be adjusted without heavy technical effort. AI features are also built into the system, allowing organizations to automate tasks, streamline reporting, and generate insights to improve efficiency and compliance.

Key Highlights:

  • Unified system covering quality, safety, product lifecycle, and suppliers
  • Built natively on Salesforce for scalability and integrations
  • Configurable workflows and analytics with AI support
  • Used across multiple industries including life sciences, manufacturing, and consumer goods
  • Centralized environment for audits, complaints, and training

Services:

  • EHS and safety management tools
  • Product lifecycle and design control management
  • Quality management with nonconformance, CAPA, and complaints handling
  • Supplier management and qualification processes
  • Risk management and compliance tracking
  • Training, document control, and learning management

Contact Information:

  • Website: www.compliancequest.com
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/compliancequest
  • Phone Number: (408)-458-8343
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/ComplianceQuest
  • Twitter: x.com/compliancequest
  • Email: info@compliancequest.com

10. EcoOnline

EcoOnline provides software designed to manage EHS, chemical safety, and ESG initiatives in one platform. Their system centralizes real-time data, helping organizations oversee compliance tasks, chemical inventories, and reporting from a single environment. The tools are built with ease of use in mind so that teams across different roles can work with them without needing complex training or technical expertise.

The platform has been developed with input from safety and compliance professionals over more than 20 years, aiming to make reporting more reliable and consistent. By combining EHS, chemical safety, and climate-related modules, EcoOnline gives organizations the ability to handle day-to-day safety processes while also aligning with broader environmental and sustainability goals.

Key Highlights:

  • Unified platform for EHS, chemical safety, and ESG
  • Centralized real-time data management
  • Designed for usability across different roles
  • Backed by long-term industry expertise
  • Reporting tools built for compliance and sustainability tracking

Services:

  • EHS management and compliance tracking
  • Chemical safety and SDS management
  • ESG and climate reporting tools
  • Centralized dashboards for data access
  • Support for safety processes across multiple industries

Contact Information:

  • Website: www.ecoonline.com
  • Address: Aldgate Tower, 2 Leman Street, London, UK E1 8FA
  • Phone Number: (+44) 20 8133 4551

11. EHS Insight

EHS Insight offers a platform that combines EHS and ESG management into one system, aimed at simplifying safety, compliance, and reporting tasks. Their platform includes over 30 modules that cover incident tracking, audits, training, and compliance management. The system is designed to automate common safety processes, reduce reliance on paper, and give organizations a clearer view of performance across sites and teams.

The platform also emphasizes accessibility in the field. A mobile app allows workers to perform audits, inspections, and incident reporting directly from smartphones or tablets, even when offline. In addition, recent AI features like EHS Insight Copilot have been introduced to improve data analysis and support decision-making. Industries such as construction, oil and gas, chemicals, and mining use the system to maintain oversight while adapting to sector-specific safety needs.

Key Highlights:

  • More than 30 modules for EHS and ESG functions
  • Mobile-first platform with offline access
  • AI-enabled tools to enhance data and reporting
  • Designed for both field and office use
  • Broad industry coverage including energy, construction, and chemicals

Services:

  • Incident and compliance management
  • Audit and inspection scheduling and reporting
  • Training and competency tracking
  • Risk and safety culture management tools
  • ESG reporting and analytics
  • Mobile inspections and real-time reporting

Contact Information:

  • Website: www.ehsinsight.com
  • Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/ehsinsight.mobile.alpine&utm_source
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ehs-insight
  • Address: 800 Town and Country Blvd Suite 500 Houston, TX 77024
  • Phone Number: 877-571-7475
  • Twitter: x.com/ehsinsight

12. Enablon

Enablon, part of Wolters Kluwer, provides an integrated risk management platform that brings together EHS, ESG, and operational risk tools. Their system is built for organizations that need a single platform to manage compliance, health and safety, environmental performance, and process safety. With configurable workflows and real-time integration, Enablon helps companies centralize reporting and oversight across complex operations and global teams.

The platform is used by companies in high-risk and highly regulated industries such as energy, manufacturing, and chemicals. It combines core EHS functions with broader capabilities like control of work, ESG reporting, and product stewardship. By linking operational risk with sustainability data, Enablon supports both daily compliance and long-term corporate responsibility initiatives.

Key Highlights:

  • Integrated platform covering EHS, ESG, and operational risk
  • Configurable workflows and real-time data integration
  • Suitable for global enterprises and regulated industries
  • Combines health and safety, environment, and process safety in one system
  • Analytics through Enablon Open Insights for reporting and performance tracking

Services:

  • Health and safety management
  • Environmental and sustainability reporting
  • Control of work and permit-to-work systems
  • Process safety management and compliance tracking
  • ESG disclosure and performance management
  • Product stewardship and quality management

Contact Information:

  • Website: www.wolterskluwer.com
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/wolters-kluwer
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/wolterskluwer
  • Instagram: www.instagram.com/_wolterskluwer

13. Quentic

Quentic provides a cloud-based software platform that combines EHSQ and ESG functions in one system. Their solution is designed to cover occupational health and safety, environmental management, sustainability, and quality processes, making it easier for organizations to keep compliance and reporting tasks connected. By linking data and workflows, Quentic helps companies improve decision-making while reducing the number of separate tools needed to manage safety and compliance.

The platform is modular, allowing companies to select the applications most relevant to them, from hazardous chemicals tracking to audits, incident reporting, or sustainability metrics. A mobile app extends its use to employees in the field, while analytics tools support KPI monitoring and certification preparation. Quentic is used across industries and is suitable for both mid-sized and large organizations seeking a unified system to manage compliance and sustainability responsibilities.

Key Highlights:

  • Integrated EHSQ and ESG platform
  • Modular design with flexible application selection
  • Cloud-based with mobile app support
  • Tools to prepare for ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, 27001)
  • Analytics and reporting for KPIs and compliance

Services:

  • Occupational health and safety management
  • Hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods tracking
  • Incident and observation reporting
  • Risk, audit, and compliance management
  • Environmental and sustainability reporting
  • Online employee instructions and training

Contact Information:

  • Website: www.quentic.com
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/quentic-group
  • Address: 179 Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111 USA
  • Phone Number: +1 800 962 9264
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/QuenticGroup
  • Twitter: x.com/Quentic_Group
  • Email: info.na@amcsgroup.com

Conclusion

EHS software vendors approach workplace safety, compliance, and sustainability from different angles. Some focus on specific industries, like higher education or manufacturing, while others provide broad platforms that can be adapted across many sectors. What they all have in common is the goal of helping organizations simplify their processes, connect data, and keep people and operations safer.

Choosing the right solution depends on the scale of the business, the complexity of its compliance needs, and the features that matter most day to day. Whether it’s incident reporting, chemical management, ESG tracking, or integrated risk oversight, these tools give companies structured ways to manage responsibilities and prepare for the future.

 

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