EHS software and safety management software overlap, but they are not always the same. Safety management software usually focuses on workplace safety functions such as incidents, inspections, training, hazards, corrective actions, and safety observations. EHS software is broader because it can include environmental compliance, occupational health, sustainability, chemical management, audits, and enterprise-wide risk management. For many U.S. safety managers, the right choice depends on scope. A company focused only on safety may use safety management software, while a company managing safety, environmental, health, and compliance programs across multiple sites may need full EHS software.