DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH: UCO SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
Modern industry is facing increasing demands in the field of industrial safety and occupational health (IS&H). The growth of production capacities, increasing complexity of technological processes, and stricter regulatory requirements are driving companies to move away from paper-based and fragmented tools toward integrated digital IS&H solutions.
UCO LLP is a Kazakhstani IT company founded in 2013, with industrial safety and occupational health as one of its core areas of expertise. The company develops and implements digital systems that enable enterprises to reduce operational risks, strengthen safety culture, and ensure transparent monitoring of compliance with occupational health and industrial safety requirements.
UCO’s Comprehensive Approach to IS&H
UCO’s approach is based on the principle of end-to-end digitalization of IS&H processes — from risk identification and violation prevention to the control of high-risk work activities and advanced analytics.
UCO solutions are easily scalable, integrate seamlessly with corporate systems, and can be adapted to the specific needs of extractive, industrial, and transport enterprises.
UCO IS&H — The Foundation of a Digital Safety System
UCO’s flagship HSE product is designed for the systematic management of occupational health and industrial safety. The solution covers the key areas of HSE activities:
Behavioral Safety Audits;
Industrial Risk Management;
Recording of Unsafe Conditions and Unsafe Acts;
Planning and Monitoring of Safety Measures;
Analytical and Regulatory Reporting.
The system enables the transition from reactive response to proactive risk management, fostering a culture of incident prevention.
UCO WPH System — Digital Management of High-Risk Work.
UCO WPH — Digital Management of High-Risk Work
UCO WPH (Work Permit Management System) is designed to automate the full lifecycle of high-risk work. The solution eliminates the “human factor” through:
Digital approval workflows;
Personnel access control;
Verification of safety conditions prior to work commencement;
Recording of all actions and decisions within the system.
UCO WPH is particularly in demand at hazardous production facilities where strict compliance with procedures and regulations is required.
UCO PPE — Lifecycle Management of Personal Protective Equipment
Violations related to the absence or untimely issuance of personal protective equipment remain one of the frequent causes of workplace injuries.
UCO PPE is an intelligent lifecycle management system for personal and collective protective equipment using RFID and QR codes.
Key functionalities include:
Tracking the issuance and return of PPE;
Monitoring service life and certification validity;
Linking PPE to employees and workplaces;
Automatic replacement notifications.
UCO AI — Intelligent Enhancement of HSE Processes
The UCO AI module enhances HSE solutions with intelligent tools, including:
Recognition of documents and inspection reports;
Analysis of reports and incidents;
AI agents assisting HSE specialists;
Data cleansing and normalization of reference databases.
The use of AI accelerates information processing and improves the quality of safety-related management decisions.
UCO EDS — Electronic Digital Signing of Legally Significant HSE Processes
UCO EDS enables electronic digital signing of all key HSE documents: work permits, briefings, inspection reports, statements, and logs.
This ensures legal validity of documents, process transparency, and readiness for audits and inspections.
UCO Talent Suite — Digital Human Capital Management
UCO Talent Suite is a comprehensive platform for managing the full employee lifecycle, directly supporting industrial safety and occupational health processes.
The UCO Talent Suite module includes:
Recruitment and talent acquisition;
HR administration and personnel records management;
Training, safety briefings, and competency development;
Testing and knowledge assessment;
Performance and KPI management.
Integration with HSE systems ensures that only trained and certified personnel are authorized to perform work, reducing risks and improving workplace safety levels.
UCO SuperApp — Unified Digital Workspace in a Mobile Application for Employees and HSE
UCO SuperApp is a corporate mobile super app that integrates all UCO products and services into a single digital interface for employees and managers.
UCO SuperApp provides:
Access to HSE processes and services;
Work with permits and task assignments;
Interaction with HR services and training modules;
Submission of requests, reports, and feedback.
The use of UCO SuperApp simplifies employee interaction with safety systems, increases engagement, and fosters a sustainable safety culture.
Implementation Practice and Industry Experience
UCO solutions have been successfully implemented at enterprises such as AltynAlmas, Kaz Minerals, Karazhyra, Kazakhmys, and other industrial companies.
The solutions are applied in the mining, metallurgical, and transport industries, adapting to real production environments.
Since 2023, UCO has been a resident of Astana Hub, confirming its focus on innovation and technological development.
Conclusion
Digitalization of HSE is not a trend but a necessity for modern enterprises. UCO solutions enable the creation of a unified digital safety environment, enhance HSE process management, and reduce risks for both people and businesses.
