What emerging technologies and tools can support QHSE practices in Social Impact work?

Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) are essential aspects of any social impact work, whether it is humanitarian aid, community development, environmental conservation or social innovation. QHSE practices aim to ensure that the work is done in a responsible, ethical and sustainable way, minimizing the risks and negative impacts for the people and the planet. However, QHSE practices can also face various challenges, such as limited resources, complex contexts, changing needs and expectations, and evolving regulations and standards. How can emerging technologies and tools help social impact workers to overcome these challenges and improve their QHSE practices?

1 Digital platforms

One of the most common and accessible ways to support QHSE practices in social impact work is to use digital platforms that can facilitate communication, collaboration, data collection, analysis and reporting. For example, cloud-based platforms can enable remote teams to share information, documents and feedback in real time, as well as to access online training, guidelines and resources. Mobile applications can allow field workers to collect and upload data, photos and videos, as well as to receive alerts, reminders and updates. Web-based dashboards can provide visual and interactive reports on QHSE performance, indicators and trends, as well as to generate recommendations and action plans.

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Anikó Pék

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If we have the chance to give voice to an important topic, we have to do it. For example for me sustainability, social impact, and green solutions are important, so I have to use my voice through social media platforms to emphasize the impact we can have. The more people are involved, the bigger the impact we can reach. Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) are the basic elements of our lives and if we cannot change our behavior on these topics, we cannot change anything. Use your voice to give people new perspectives, new thoughts, and new ways.

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2 Sensors and IoT

Another way to enhance QHSE practices in social impact work is to use sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT) that can monitor and measure various parameters and conditions related to quality, health, safety and environment. For example, sensors can detect and record the temperature, humidity, air quality, water quality, noise level, soil quality, etc. in the work environment, as well as to track the location, movement and vital signs of the workers and the beneficiaries. IoT devices can connect and transmit the data collected by the sensors to a central system or platform, where it can be analyzed and used to improve QHSE decision making, risk management and compliance.

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3 Artificial intelligence

A third way to leverage emerging technologies and tools for QHSE practices in social impact work is to use artificial intelligence (AI) that can process and interpret large amounts of data, as well as to provide insights, predictions and solutions. For example, AI can use natural language processing (NLP) to understand and generate text, speech and images related to QHSE issues, such as feedback, complaints, reports and proposals. AI can also use machine learning (ML) to identify patterns, trends and anomalies in the QHSE data, as well as to suggest actions, interventions and improvements. AI can also use computer vision (CV) to recognize and classify objects, faces and scenes related to QHSE situations, such as hazards, incidents and impacts.

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We cannot avoid artificial intelligence in our environment. We have the possibility to use it well and use all aspects of machine learning. AI can collect and analyze a lot more data than people can. Why not use it? AI can make our work faster, more effective and because AI is a big hype nowadays, it can give more attention to the impact of our work. AI won't take our job, because it cannot use the creativity and emotions of a human being but with it, we can focus more on other parts of our work.

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4 Blockchain and smart contracts

A fourth way to apply emerging technologies and tools for QHSE practices in social impact work is to use blockchain and smart contracts that can ensure transparency, accountability and trust in the QHSE processes and transactions. For example, blockchain can create a secure and decentralized ledger that can record and verify the QHSE data, activities and outcomes, as well as to prevent tampering, fraud and corruption. Smart contracts can automate and enforce the QHSE agreements, obligations and incentives, as well as to trigger actions, payments and rewards based on predefined rules and conditions.

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5 Virtual and augmented reality

A fifth way to utilize emerging technologies and tools for QHSE practices in social impact work is to use virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) that can create and enhance the QHSE experiences and interactions. For example, VR can simulate and immerse the workers and the beneficiaries in realistic and engaging QHSE scenarios, such as training, testing, evaluation and feedback. AR can overlay and enrich the QHSE information and guidance on the physical environment, such as instructions, warnings, tips and suggestions.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Anikó Pék

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Many times we think that we are small, we are not important, we are not enough to make an impact. Everybody can make a social impact by working, talking, meeting people. We are all connected and we make changes. We only have to believe that we are important links. We are part of the "Big game" and we can change each other and our world. Believe in yourself and use your voice to make a change.

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