Technology Guide

Visitor Management & Emergency Response in Manufacturing

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Visitor and emergency management don’t always receive the same level of attention as other areas of safety and compliance in manufacturing. Many facilities still depend on outdated processes, such as paper logs, verbal safety briefings, and workflows that function in isolation, lacking real-time visibility and integration among teams and systems.

This guide offers strategies for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and facility leaders to enhance compliance, improve emergency coordination, and reduce administrative work. It highlights practical steps that can be applied to facilities of all sizes, leading to improved visibility, accountability, and safety outcomes. 

Whether seeking to refine existing protocols or identify areas for improvement, this resource serves as a starting point for implementing meaningful and measurable changes. 

Visitor Management & Emergency Response in Manufacturing
Only 23% have systems in place to digitally track evacuee status
36% still rely on manual processes for safety training, indicating a significant opportunity for improvement
54% expressed a desire for greater visibility into the status of visitors and contractors during emergencies

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By understanding how the manufacturing industry views and utilizes technology today, along with the key areas for improvement highlighted, the eBook aims to empower professionals with the knowledge needed to build safer, more compliant, and more efficient facilities.

“The challenges highlighted here point to a common issue—manual, disconnected systems are slowing down operations and introducing risk.” 

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of manufacturing facilities is this guide designed for?

This guide is built for EHS, operations, and facility leaders in industrial and general manufacturing settings, whether managing one location or several.

What types of strategies are included in the guide?

The Visitor Management & Emergency Response in Manufacturing guide includes practical, step-by-step strategies to improve emergency preparedness, streamline visitor management, and strengthen compliance workflows.

Is this based on real data or industry feedback?

Both! The guide draws data from surveyed manufacturing industry insights from OH&S Magazine’s Survey Report to highlight the most common issues and actionable ways to address them, supported by real-world examples.