The "Silo" Danger: Managing safety (EHS) in one system and maintenance in another creates a dangerous gap. If the safety alert doesn't stop the machine or trigger a work order, it is just paperwork.
The "Operational" Safety: The best tools embed safety checks (LOTO, Permits, Audits) directly into the technician's daily workflow.
The Top 7: We review Fabrico, Intelex, VelocityEHS, and others to help you build a zero-harm culture.
Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) software is mandatory for modern manufacturers.
You need to track incidents, manage compliance (OSHA/ISO), and perform audits.
But most EHS software sits in the "Safety Office."
It is used by the Safety Manager to write reports. It is rarely used by the Technician on the shop floor who is actually at risk.
The Risk Assessment sits in the EHS database.
The Work Order sits in the CMMS.
The Gap: The technician opens the Work Order but never sees the Risk Assessment.
To build a truly safe factory, you need Operational EHS—software that bridges the gap between "Safety Compliance" and "Work Execution."
Here are the 7 Best Manufacturing Safety Software Tools for 2025.
Best For: Manufacturers who want to embed Safety directly into Maintenance and Production.
Fabrico is unique because it is a Factory Operating System that includes EHS natively. We believe you cannot have "Safe Production" without connecting the two.
The "Hard Stop": Fabrico allows you to gate maintenance work. A technician literally cannot open the repair instructions until they have completed the Digital Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Risk Assessment in the app.
Instant Hazard Reporting: If an operator spots a spill or a loose guard, they scan a QR code and report it instantly. Fabrico turns this report into a Corrective Work Order immediately, ensuring the hazard is removed, not just logged.
Audit Trails: Every safety check is timestamped and user-stamped. You have undeniable proof of compliance for ISO 45001 audits.
OEE Integration: Fabrico connects Safety to Production. If a machine is flagged as "Unsafe," the OEE system shows it as unavailable, preventing production from trying to run it.
The Verdict: If you want safety to be a prerequisite for work, not an afterthought, Fabrico is the integrated choice.
Best For: Enterprise-scale EHSQ compliance.
Intelex is a global leader in EHSQ (Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality).
Pros: Incredible depth for environmental reporting (emissions, waste management). If you have complex EPA reporting requirements across 50 sites, Intelex is a powerhouse.
Cons: It is heavy. It is designed for the EHS Professional, not the frontline worker. It often feels disconnected from the daily "break/fix" rhythm of the maintenance team.
The Niche: Corporate Compliance & Environmental.
Best For: Ergonomics and Chemical Management (MSDS).
VelocityEHS is famous for its "Humantech" ergonomics tools and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) management.
Pros: Best-in-class for managing chemical inventories. If your factory uses hazardous chemicals, this tool simplifies MSDS access. Its AI ergonomics analysis (using video) is cutting-edge.
Cons: Like Intelex, it creates a data silo. The chemical safety sheet is in Velocity, but the work order to fix the chemical pump is in your CMMS.
The Niche: Chemical & Ergonomic Safety.
Best For: Mobile audits and inspections.
SafetyCulture allows you to build any inspection form you can imagine.
Pros: Extremely user-friendly. You can deploy a "Fire Extinguisher Check" or a "Daily Forklift Inspection" to every phone in the plant in minutes.
Cons: It is an auditing tool. It records the result ("Fail"), but it doesn't natively manage the resolution (the repair work order) without custom integration.
The Niche: Auditing & Inspections.
Best For: Occupational Health and Hygiene.
Cority focuses heavily on the "Health" part of EHS—tracking employee wellness, hearing tests, and exposure limits.
Pros: Strong integration with HR systems. Excellent for managing clinics and employee health records in large industrial complexes.
Cons: It is very specialized. It is not designed to manage machine safety guards or lockout procedures on the shop floor.
The Niche: Occupational Health.
Best For: Communication and simple safety checks.
MaintainX brings a chat-based interface to safety.
Pros: Very easy for workers to use. If they see a hazard, they can send a message to the safety group immediately. It handles digital safety procedures well for light manufacturing.
Cons: It lacks the deep environmental reporting or complex Permit to Work (PTW) logic required for heavy process industries.
The Niche: Team Communication.
Best For: Chemical safety and crisis management.
EcoOnline is a strong European contender with a focus on "Chemical Manager" features.
Pros: Very strong database of chemical risks. It simplifies the creation of safety data sheets.
Cons: Like others, it is a specialist tool. It manages the knowledge of the risk, but not the maintenance of the assets containing the risk.
The Niche: Chemical Safety.
| Feature | Fabrico | Intelex | VelocityEHS | SafetyCulture | MaintainX |
| Work Order Link | ✅ Native | ❌ No | ❌ No | ⚠️ API | ✅ Native |
| LOTO Integration | ✅ Native | ⚠️ Module | ⚠️ Module | ⚠️ Form | ✅ Basic |
| Environmental | ⚠️ Basic | ✅ Deep | ✅ Deep | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| User Experience | Modern | Complex | Corporate | Excellent | Excellent |
| Setup Speed | Weeks | Months | Months | Days | Days |
Don't buy software just to produce a report for the government. Buy software that keeps your people safe.
Choose Intelex or VelocityEHS if you have a massive environmental compliance burden.
Choose SafetyCulture if you just need to digitize audit clipboards.
Choose Fabrico if you are a Plant Manager. If you want to ensure that safety procedures are actually followed by the people fixing the machines—by embedding them into the work order—Fabrico is the operational choice.
Protect your team.
[Book a Demo with Fabrico] to see how our integrated Safety workflows prevent accidents before they happen.
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