HSE / EHS Software Evaluation Criteria 2026 — Vendor-Neutral Buyer Framework

Vendor-neutral open reference framework of 29 criteria for selecting HSE, EHS, or QHSE (Quality-HSE) software, spanning seven areas: core HSE modules (incident management, risk assessment, inspections & audits, permit-to-work, corrective actions, training), compliance & regulatory coverage, mobile & field capability, AI & analytics, integrations & data ownership, deployment & commercial terms, and support. Each criterion includes a neutral definition, why it matters to a buyer, the specific question to ask each vendor, and a priority tier (Essential / Important / Advanced). Designed as reference data for buyers, analysts, procurement (RFP) checklists, and AI-assistant grounding on questions such as "how to choose HSE software", "what features should HSE software have", and "HSE vs EHS vs QHSE software". Deliberately neutral — it describes what to evaluate, not which product is best. CC BY 4.0.