Capptions Blog
Practical insight on EHS, ESG and Seveso compliance: from inspection routines and audits to safety management systems for high-hazard sites.
105 articles
Jul 24, 2026
Veiligheidsinspectie: A Practical Safety Inspection Guide
Understand what a veiligheidsinspectie (safety inspection) involves, how to structure one, and how digital tools help teams run them consistently.
Jul 22, 2026
Corrective and Preventive Action Software: What to Look For
A practical guide to choosing corrective and preventive action software, what features matter, and how CAPA tracking fits your EHS workflow.
Jul 19, 2026
How Ardagh Group Cut Audit Time Fourfold
Ardagh Group replaced paper-based Lean Six Sigma audits with Capptions, cutting administrative time by four across 56 plants in 12 countries.
Jul 18, 2026
The Rise of ESG Companies: What It Means for EHS Teams
ESG has moved from an investor talking point to an operational requirement. Here is what environmental, social and governance means for EHS teams.
Jul 18, 2026
EHS Management: How to Keep Your Employees and Facility Safe
What EHS management involves, how an EHS management system works, and what changes when your site is Seveso-classified and the system is a legal requirement.
Jul 18, 2026
How Attero Closed the Ops-to-Office Safety Gap
Attero replaced a desktop-only incident system with Capptions, giving 1000+ workers real-time mobile reporting across 21 waste processing sites.
Jul 18, 2026
Why Industry-Specific Compliance Bundles Matter for Seveso
Generic EHS checklists don't map to the seven VBS elements Seveso III requires. What a Seveso-specific bundle should contain and how to evaluate one.
Jul 18, 2026
What Does ESG Stand For? A Clear Breakdown
A clear breakdown of what ESG means, its Environmental, Social, and Governance pillars, and why it matters for Safety and Compliance Managers.
Jul 18, 2026
What to Look for in an EHS Software Company
A practical checklist for evaluating EHS software vendors, including what changes if your organization operates Seveso-classified sites.
Jul 18, 2026
EHS: Building an Environmental Health and Safety Program
How to build a functioning EHS program, from risk assessment to auditing, and what changes when your site falls under Seveso III.
Jul 18, 2026
Ampelmann and Capptions: EHS Management in Heavy Industry
Ampelmann runs 60+ motion-compensated gangway systems in oil, gas, and wind. See how Capptions streamlined their EHS management and reporting.
Jul 17, 2026
7 Things to Know When Choosing EHS Software
A buyer's guide for Seveso and BRZO sites: seven things to check before you build or buy EHS software to run your VBS, from Annex III coverage to audit trails.
Jul 17, 2026
The Seveso VBS Compliance Audit Checklist
A practical compliance checklist for Seveso/BRZO sites: audit all seven VBS elements, what evidence to pull, and how to turn findings into closed actions.
Jul 17, 2026
EHS Meaning: A Guide to Environment, Health and Safety
A clear guide to what EHS means, why it matters, and how EHS software helps teams at every risk level, including Seveso-classified sites.
Jul 16, 2026
The Basics of EHS Incident Management on Seveso Sites
What EHS incident management means on a Seveso/BRZO site: near-miss reporting, investigation, corrective actions, and the VBS evidence inspectors expect.
Jul 16, 2026
Stell and Capptions Partner Up on NFC-Enabled Safety Signage
Stell and Capptions combine NFC/RFID signage with mobile inspection software, letting field staff add live data during safety observations.
Jul 16, 2026
Why Audit Software Matters for Your Seveso VBS
How audit software supports the audit and review element of a Seveso VBS - planning, findings, corrective actions, and evidence for DCMR inspections.
Jul 16, 2026
EHS Standards for Seveso Sites: Which Regulations Apply
A practical guide to the EU regulations Seveso-classified EHS teams must navigate - Seveso III, national BRZO/transposition law, REACH, ATEX, and ISO 45001.
Jul 15, 2026
Scaling Your Safety Consultancy with Digital Subscriptions
How safety consultancies can standardize and digitize their services to serve more Seveso and BRZO-classified clients without losing quality.
Jul 15, 2026
EHS&S Meaning: What Every Business Leader Needs to Know
EHS and S meaning explained: environment, health, safety and sustainability, what the field covers, what professionals do, and why the S now matters.
Jul 15, 2026
SOSvolaris and Capptions Link Services
How the SOSvolaris and Capptions integration automatically records lone-worker alarms in Capptions for inspection, follow-up, and reporting.
Jul 15, 2026
Bosch and Capptions: Safety and Efficiency in Facilities
Bosch built a custom Inspections app on Capptions to standardize safety, maintenance, and emergency reporting across its facilities.
Jul 15, 2026
What Is an EHS Management System? Why Seveso Needs More
What an EHS management system is, and how it changes for Seveso sites: the VBS structure under Seveso III and why generic EHS software falls short.
Jul 15, 2026
The Evolution of TICC Companies: From Traditional to Digital
How Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance firms are shifting from paper audits to digital platforms, and what it takes to compete.
Jul 15, 2026
PDCA and the VBS: Your Safety System Is Already a PDCA Cycle
How the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle maps onto the seven elements of a Seveso VBS, and why treating your safety system as a real improvement loop matters.
Jul 15, 2026
EHS Compliance at Seveso Sites: What Safe Work Requires
What EHS compliance means for Seveso and BRZO-classified sites: the seven VBS elements, the compliance loop that works, and what inspectors actually check.
Jul 14, 2026
Peinemann and Capptions: Safety Through Digitalization
How Peinemann, a leader in forklift rental since 1954, replaced paper-based EHS reporting with Capptions and cut response times on field issues.
Jul 14, 2026
New Revenue Streams: How Consultancies Thrive Digitally
How safety and compliance consultancies turn expertise into digital products, and why Seveso-focused consultants are especially well placed.
Jul 14, 2026
Health and Safety Audits on Seveso Sites: Auditing the VBS
How to scope, run, and close out a health and safety audit on a Seveso/BRZO site - auditing all seven VBS elements and turning findings into closed actions.
Jul 14, 2026
What Is an EHS Manager? A Complete Guide to the Role
What an EHS manager actually does: responsibilities, qualifications and how the role changes at Seveso/BRZO major-hazard sites.
Jul 14, 2026
ESG Definition: Environmental, Social, and Governance
A clear breakdown of what ESG means, its three pillars, and how EHS software supports the operational evidence behind ESG reporting.
Jul 14, 2026
5 Reasons EHS Software Automation Matters for Compliance
Five ways EHS software automation strengthens compliance management: speed, consistency, real-time visibility, scalability, and current standards.
Jul 13, 2026
The Compliance Audit on a Seveso Site: Making the VBS Work
How Seveso/BRZO sites should run compliance audits under the VBS audit-and-review element - scope, internal vs external audits, benefits, and follow-up.
Jul 13, 2026
New Revenue for EHS Consultancies via Capptions Marketplace
A step-by-step guide for EHS consultants to package their expertise into digital compliance bundles and sell them on Capptions Marketplace.
Jul 13, 2026
Contract Compliance Audit: Contractor Risk at Seveso
How Seveso and BRZO sites audit contractor and subcontractor compliance against safety obligations, and what a VBS expects that a generic audit misses.
Jul 13, 2026
Corporate ESG Reporting: Your Seveso VBS Is Half the Answer
How Seveso and BRZO sites turn VBS safety data into corporate ESG-S reporting input, mapped to GRI, CSRD, and the frameworks investors ask for.
Jul 13, 2026
What Is Compliance? A Practical Guide
A clear definition of compliance, corporate vs regulatory, and what it takes to prove compliance at Seveso-classified major-hazard sites.
Jul 13, 2026
An Introduction to EHS Guidelines
What EHS guidelines are, why they matter, and how compliance obligations scale for companies operating under Seveso III and BRZO.
Jul 13, 2026
Van der Ende: Revolutionizing Maintenance with Capptions
How Van der Ende Steel Protectors Group moved off paper forms and doubled yearly registrations with Capptions' inspection software.
Jul 12, 2026
EHS Software for Seveso Sites: A Buyer's Guide for 2026
How to evaluate EHS software solutions for Seveso and BRZO sites: VBS requirements, a buyer's checklist, vendor questions, and honest cost considerations.
Jul 12, 2026
What Is EHS (Environment, Health and Safety)?
What EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) means, its full form, why it matters, what EHS teams do, and how EHS works at Seveso-classified sites.
Jul 12, 2026
How Peinemann Digitized Three Core EHS Processes
Peinemann replaced paper safety forms with Capptions across accident reporting, improvement proposals, and inspections. Here's what changed.
Jul 12, 2026
ESG Meaning: Environmental, Social and Governance Explained
What ESG means, why the three pillars matter to investors and regulators, and how ESG connects to everyday safety and compliance data.
Jul 12, 2026
Our Premium Offerings
Premium SLA with priority support and roadmap sessions, plus formulas, map view and scheduling: what Capptions' premium offerings add.
Jul 12, 2026
Recycling Plant Safety: Top 12 Hazards To Watch Out For
The 12 biggest hazards recycling and waste workers face, plus practical steps to reduce injuries and build a reporting culture that catches them early.
Jul 11, 2026
Digitising the VBS: Where Do You Actually Start?
A practical guide for Seveso/BRZO sites on digitising the veiligheidsbeheersysteem without a disruptive, high-risk system migration.
Jul 11, 2026
5 Ways Seveso-Classified Sites Are Using EHS Software
Five practical use cases showing how Seveso and BRZO sites apply EHS software to inspections, change control, incident trends, and drill readiness.
Jul 11, 2026
The Gemba Walk: A Guide for EHS Teams at Major-Hazard Sites
How to run an effective Gemba walk for safety and compliance, and why Seveso/BRZO sites need floor-level observation backed by digital inspection data.
Jul 10, 2026
Registrations Doubled at Van der Ende Steel Protectors Group
How Van der Ende Steel Protectors Group replaced paper HSEQ registrations with Capptions and doubled yearly observations since 2016.
Jul 10, 2026
EHS 101: The Fundamentals of Environment, Health, and Safety
A practical guide to EHS fundamentals, from laws and programs to software, including what changes when a site falls under Seveso III.
Jul 10, 2026
Fire Safety Inspection on Seveso Sites: A VBS Element
How fire and explosion inspection fits into the Seveso VBS - inspection types, essential elements, and the Annex III links most checklists miss.
Jul 10, 2026
7 Continuous Improvement Techniques That Fit a Seveso VBS
How lean continuous improvement techniques - PDCA, kaizen, Gemba walks, 5 Whys - map onto the VBS obligations of Seveso and BRZO-classified sites.
Jul 10, 2026
5 Benefits for EHS Consultants on Capptions Marketplace
How EHS consultants gain visibility, a broader client base, and new revenue streams by building compliance bundles on Capptions Marketplace.
Jul 10, 2026
Health and Safety Inspections: What Changes on a Seveso Site
How health and safety inspections work at Seveso and BRZO sites: inspection layers, the VBS link, follow-up loops, and staying ready for DCMR visits.
Jul 9, 2026
What Is an Audit? A Practical Guide for Seveso Sites
What is an audit, really - and what does it look like for a Seveso-classified site? A clear breakdown of VBS audit types, process, roles, and outcomes.
Jul 9, 2026
What Is EHS Software, and Why Should You Have One?
What EHS software actually does, the core modules to look for, and how it supports Seveso/BRZO VBS obligations for major-hazard sites.
Jul 9, 2026
GRC on a Seveso Site: You Already Have the Framework
GRC on a Seveso site maps directly onto the seven VBS elements. How to run governance, risk and compliance as one system, not three parallel paper trails.
Jul 9, 2026
Risk, Compliance, Internal Control and the Management System
Risk, compliance, and internal control are one system, not separate domains. How the model maps to the Seveso VBS - and where the control gaps actually appear.
Jul 9, 2026
What Does EHS Mean?
A clear guide to what EHS means, why it matters, and how EHS systems work, with specific relevance for Seveso III / BRZO-classified sites.
Jul 9, 2026
The Business Case for a Digital VBS at a Seveso Site
A structured guide for EHS directors and compliance managers to build the internal budget case for a digital VBS platform at a Seveso-classified site.
Jul 9, 2026
How EHS Software Reduces Compliance Costs on Seveso Sites
How Seveso and BRZO-classified sites use EHS software to avoid the real costs of non-compliance: enforcement, insurance, downtime, and rework.
Jul 9, 2026
EHS Inspections at Seveso Sites: A Guide to Readiness
How EHS inspections work at Seveso and BRZO sites: internal versus regulatory checks, what inspectors examine in your VBS, and how to test your own.
Jul 9, 2026
Nature's Pride: Transforming EHS Management with Capptions
How Nature's Pride digitized EHS hygiene checks with Capptions, cutting admin time by 50% and enabling more frequent inspections.
Jul 9, 2026
Warehouse Safety Checklist: The 16 Key Things To Inspect
A practical warehouse safety checklist covering 16 inspection points - plus what changes when your warehouse stores hazardous goods under Seveso III.
Jul 9, 2026
Digitizing Safety Management for Seveso-Classified Sites
How Seveso and BRZO-classified sites digitize their VBS without losing control - what to centralize first, common pitfalls, and a phased rollout that works.
Jul 9, 2026
Royal Den Hartogh: Streamlining HSEQ with Capptions
How Royal Den Hartogh Logistics uses Capptions to run more frequent, easier HSEQ checks across its liquids, gas, polymer, and food operations.
Jul 9, 2026
What Does ESG Stand For? A Guide for EHS and Safety Teams
ESG explained: what Environmental, Social, and Governance means, why it matters financially, and how it connects to EHS compliance data.
Jul 8, 2026
ESG Scores: A Guide to Measuring Sustainability Performance
A practical guide to how ESG scores are calculated, who uses them, and how consistent safety data strengthens a company's score.
Jul 8, 2026
Compliance Management: Trends, Strategies, and Technology
A practical guide to compliance management: core program elements, regulatory landscape, audits, global compliance, and how technology supports it.
Jul 8, 2026
Why TIC Companies Must Digitize Compliance Processes
TIC firms face mounting pressure to digitize compliance. Here's what's driving it, and why it matters most for Seveso/BRZO clients.
Jul 8, 2026
What Is a VBS Audit? The Seveso Safety Audit Explained
A VBS audit tests whether your Seveso safety management system actually works, not just whether it is documented. What it covers, who runs it, how often.
Jul 8, 2026
The Role of ESG Reporting in Safety and Compliance
What ESG reporting involves, the frameworks behind it, and how safety and compliance software turns operational data into ESG-ready evidence.
Jul 8, 2026
What Is Compliance?
A clear definition of compliance, its core elements, and how it works in practice - including what it means for Seveso-classified sites.
Jul 8, 2026
What Is Risk Assessment? A Guide for Seveso and BRZO Sites
How risk assessment works on Seveso/BRZO sites: the hazard-identification element of the VBS, methods from HAZID to LOPA, and what inspectors expect to see.
Jul 8, 2026
Everything You Need to Know About EHS Inspections
What an EHS inspection covers, the main inspection types, and how the process changes at Seveso/BRZO major-hazard sites.
Jul 8, 2026
EHS Inspectors: What Do They Check at a Seveso Site?
What a Seveso/BRZO inspection actually covers: how DCMR and the Nederlandse Arbeidsinspectie test your VBS across all seven elements, and how to prepare.
Jul 7, 2026
Understanding Compliance: Definition, Basics, and Types
A clear guide to what compliance means, corporate vs regulatory compliance, and how structured inspection data supports it, including Seveso III.
Jul 7, 2026
Safety Management Systems: What a Seveso Site Has to Run
On a Seveso site the safety management system is the legally required VBS. What its seven Annex III elements demand, and how to make it demonstrable.
Jul 7, 2026
Heembouw and Aboma: Construction Safety with Capptions
How Heembouw partnered with Aboma and Capptions to run 3000 inspections a year and build a more proactive construction safety process.
Jul 7, 2026
Digital Transformation in the TIC Industry: New Standards
How Testing, Inspection, and Certification companies are digitizing compliance work, and what that means for firms serving Seveso sites.
Jul 7, 2026
EHS Definition: Where the Term Came From and What It Means
Where the term EHS came from, what it covers today, and how EHS management systems scale from routine safety to Seveso-level requirements.
Jul 7, 2026
What Is EHS? Environment, Health and Safety Explained
A clear breakdown of what EHS means, why it matters, and how EHS programs scale up at Seveso/BRZO major-hazard companies.
Jul 7, 2026
ESG in Business: The Case for Sustainable Growth
How ESG drives investment, cost savings and risk reduction in business, and why safety data is the foundation of a credible ESG program.
Jul 7, 2026
EHS Compliance Software: Why Pre-Built Workflows Win
Building EHS compliance processes from scratch wastes time. See how ready-made inspection workflows help teams, including Seveso III sites, move faster.
Jul 7, 2026
How an Inspection App Transformed Safety at Imperial Brands
Imperial Brands' Group OHS Advisor David Franks on replacing paper-based safety reporting with a branded Capptions app across global operations.
Jul 6, 2026
The EHS Audit Checklist for Seveso Sites: Auditing the VBS
A practical EHS audit checklist for Seveso and BRZO sites, organized around the seven VBS elements - what to check, how to prepare, and how to close findings.
Jul 6, 2026
EHS Requirements: What Your Business Needs to Comply With
A practical breakdown of EHS requirements, why compliance matters, and how the bar rises for Seveso/BRZO major-hazard companies.
Jul 6, 2026
Navigating ESG Reporting: What to Look for in ESG Software
A practical guide to evaluating ESG reporting software: key functionalities, selection criteria, and what changes for Seveso-classified sites.
Jul 6, 2026
Seveso Inspection Checklist: What DCMR & NLA Actually Check
A workplace safety checklist won't cut it at a Seveso site. Here is what a major-hazard inspection covers and why staying inspection ready pays off.
Jul 6, 2026
DIY vs. Bundled Compliance Solutions for Clients
DIY or bundled compliance management? A practical comparison for consultancies and EHS teams - and what changes when a client runs a Seveso-classified site.
Jul 6, 2026
The Gemba Walk on a Seveso Site: What It Means for Your VBS
What a gemba walk means, and how Seveso/BRZO sites use it to catch the drift between VBS procedures on paper and actual practice on the plant floor.
Jul 6, 2026
Safety Inspection Software on Seveso Sites: Inspection-Ready
How Seveso and BRZO sites use inspection software to run the VBS: safety-critical equipment schedules, corrective actions, and standing inspection readiness.
Jul 6, 2026
The EHS Director's Guide to Running a VBS at a Seveso Site
A practical guide for EHS directors at Seveso and BRZO sites: how to structure your VBS, train against Annex III elements, and stay inspection-ready.
Jul 6, 2026
ESG Scoring: How It Works and Why Data Quality Matters
A guide to ESG scoring methodologies, why data quality is the biggest weakness, and what it means for Seveso-classified industrial sites.
Jul 6, 2026
Certificate of Compliance (CoC): What It Is and Why
What a CoC document is, who issues it, when it's legally required, and the steps to obtain one - including where CoCs fit in Seveso permitting and audits.
Jul 6, 2026
Performance Monitoring in a Seveso VBS: What, Why, and How
What Seveso III performance monitoring actually requires, why generic continuous improvement advice falls short, and how to run it inside your VBS.
Jul 6, 2026
Incident Report Checklist for Seveso and BRZO Sites
A practical incident report checklist for Seveso/BRZO sites: what to capture, why near-misses matter for your VBS, and what inspectors expect to see.
Jul 5, 2026
Trivium Packaging: Better Health and Safety with Capptions
How Trivium Packaging moved from paper and Excel to Capptions to manage safety observations and incident reports across its manufacturing sites.
Jul 5, 2026
VCA as a Service
How VCA-as-a-service works for contractors, and why it matters even more for firms working on Seveso-classified sites.
Jul 5, 2026
ESG Score Meaning: How Sustainability Metrics Are Measured
What an ESG score actually measures, how it's built, and why safety and compliance data is central to getting a strong one.
Apr 21, 2026
Capptions is ISO 27001 Certified
Capptions is now ISO 27001 certified, giving Seveso and BRZO-classified sites independent assurance that safety and compliance data is protected.
Apr 21, 2026
Capptions is SOC 2 Type II Certified
Capptions has completed its SOC 2 Type II audit, confirming security, availability, and confidentiality controls operate effectively over time.
Apr 20, 2026
Embracing Digital Transformation in EHS
Mobile-first EHS capture is no longer optional, especially for Seveso sites where findings must be logged, routed, and closed without delay.
Aug 25, 2025
Why Generic Safety Software Falls Short for Seveso III Firms
Discover why Seveso III companies need more than generic safety management software: a current, consistent, and demonstrably working Safety Management System.
Nov 29, 2024
Seveso disaster 1976
On 10 July 1976 a cloud of TCDD dioxin escaped the ICMESA plant in Seveso, Italy: a textbook case of poor risk management that shaped EU law.