Safety Starts with Commitment: Why Compliance is a Core Standard at IMS Group USA

June is National Safety Month — a time dedicated to reinforcing the practices that keep workplaces safe, teams protected, and operations running efficiently.

At IMS Group USA, safety is not a checkbox or a seasonal initiative — it is a core operational standard embedded into every project we support.

From advanced equipment integration and precision installations to on-site service and customer support, IMS believes delivering innovative automation and packaging solutions requires an uncompromising commitment to safety, training, and compliance.

That commitment is reflected in one of our proudest accomplishments: IMS has maintained zero recordable incidents over the last decade — a significant achievement in any industrial environment and a direct reflection of the safety culture our team upholds every day.

Mitigating Risk Through Industry-Leading Compliance Programs

Working within complex industrial and manufacturing environments requires preparation, accountability, and trust. To ensure our personnel are fully aligned with customer requirements before arriving on-site, IMS maintains active compliance through several industry-recognized contractor management and safety platforms.

ISN Compliance Platform

IMS utilizes ISN to manage on-site safety training, contractor verification, and compliance documentation. This platform helps ensure our personnel meet site-specific safety requirements and regulatory standards before entering customer facilities.

SAP Ariba

Many large industrial organizations utilize SAP Ariba as their supplier management and procurement platform. Maintaining compliance through Ariba allows IMS to support customer onboarding requirements, supplier documentation management, and purchasing workflows efficiently.

Avetta

IMS also maintains compliance through Avetta, a contractor safety and compliance platform widely used across manufacturing, petrochemical, and industrial facilities. Avetta helps verify critical contractor requirements including insurance coverage, OSHA compliance, training records, safety programs, and certifications.

JJ Safety

IMS works alongside third-party safety providers such as JJ Safety to support customer-required site orientations, safety audits, PPE compliance verification, and contractor onboarding programs.

Continuous OSHA & Field Safety Training

A strong safety culture starts with continuous education and accountability in the field. IMS technicians and engineers undergo ongoing training designed to prepare them for high-demand industrial environments while reinforcing safe work practices across every stage of installation and service work.

Key focus areas include:

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures

• Hazard communication and PPE compliance

• Electrical safety awareness

• Material handling and rigging safety

• Forklift operation protocols

• General OSHA workplace safety standards

Our goal is simple: when an IMS technician arrives on-site, they integrate seamlessly into the customer’s safety culture while helping maintain operational efficiency and minimizing project risk.

Dedicated Safety Leadership

IMS maintains an on-site acting Safety Coordinator responsible for overseeing daily safety practices, ensuring adherence to OSHA and customer guidelines, and addressing safety concerns proactively.

This hands-on leadership helps reinforce a culture of accountability, awareness, and continuous improvement throughout our organization.

Building a Safer Future Together

As industrial automation and machinery systems continue to evolve, safety must evolve alongside them. National Safety Month serves as an important reminder that innovation and safety go hand in hand.

When partnering with IMS Group USA, customers gain more than advanced automation and packaging solutions — they gain a team committed to protecting people, maintaining compliance, and supporting safe, efficient operations at every level.