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Digital Transformation of Chemical Safety Management at Oslo University Hospital
Technology Category
- Sensors - Chemical Sensors
- Sensors - Liquid Detection Sensors
Applicable Industries
- Chemicals
- Healthcare & Hospitals
Applicable Functions
- Procurement
Use Cases
- Onsite Human Safety Management
- Personnel Tracking & Monitoring
The Challenge
Oslo University Hospital (OUH), the largest hospital in Norway and Scandinavia, was facing a significant challenge in managing its chemical safety. The hospital, which carries out over 1.2 million patient treatments annually and conducts a significant percentage of medical research in Norwegian medical centres, was struggling with the management of countless chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS), conducting risk assessments, and making substitutions to reduce hazardous chemicals. The process of managing chemicals throughout their lifecycle, from procurement to waste management, was slow, costly, and often required external support. The scale and urgency of OUH's needs were critical, and a digital solution was needed to replace and secure its SDS.
About The Customer
Oslo University Hospital (OUH) is the largest hospital in Norway and Scandinavia, with over 24,000 employees. The hospital provides high-quality services for the citizens of Oslo and is in charge of extensive regional and local hospital assignments. OUH carries out more than 1.2 million patient treatments annually and conducts a significant percentage of the medical research carried out at Norwegian medical centres. The hospital's main challenge was managing its chemical safety, particularly the countless chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS), conducting risk assessments, and making substitutions to reduce hazardous chemicals.
The Solution
OUH partnered with EcoOnline, a company that provides digital solutions for chemical safety management. The hospital implemented EcoOnline's Chemical Safety, a platform that allowed for comprehensive and improved management of chemicals throughout their lifecycle. The solution was tailored to OUH's needs, including a section in the SDS that specified each type of waste alongside standardised EAL codes. This digital solution empowered staff to declare hazardous waste safely and quickly. The platform also increased safety awareness across the team and helped to strengthen the safety culture at OUH. It enabled staff to make safer decisions about chemicals, such as classifying chemicals according to their risk level, creating a safer working environment for all, particularly pregnant employees.
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