How Colas gained complete oversight of incidents and near-misses
Since 2015, Colas has partnered with EcoOnline to transform its incident reporting with user-friendly software.
50%
increase in near-miss reports
Faster investigations and quicker resolution of safety issues
From frontline reports to boardroom visibility
Global
64,000 employees
Construction and transport infrastructure
PRODUCTS USED:
Colas supports the UK’s transport network through sustainable road construction, surfacing, and maintenance. With 20 locations and over 1,500 employees, it operates as part of the larger global Colas Group.
EcoOnline has streamlined incident reporting with QR codes. It’s made it easier for everybody.
– Pat Sheehan
Associate Director SHEQ
With multiple projects and locations across the UK, Colas needed a more reliable way to manage incident data. Manual spreadsheets no longer delivered the accuracy, visibility, or control required for compliance and workforce protection.
Creating clarity across safety operations
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Complete visibility.
Smarter decisions.
Safer teams.
From limited visibility to real-time safety insights
For organizations like Colas, access to real-time incident data is essential for protecting workers and driving better safety decisions. From identifying location-based trends to understanding root causes, accurate, connected data underpins continuous improvement.
Pat Sheehan and his team quickly outgrew manual spreadsheets. Without live visibility, it was difficult to track incidents, spot emerging risks, or take timely action.

What stood out was the product and the people. EcoOnline are open and honest and have lived up to every promise they made.
– Pat Sheehan
Associate Director SHEQ
Investing in scalable safety management
After evaluating multiple providers, Colas chose EcoOnline to meet its operational and strategic requirements. QR code reporting makes it easy for frontline workers to log incidents, near misses, and hazards as they happen. This enables faster investigations, clearer status tracking, and quicker resolution.
Centralizing incident data has also strengthened communication with senior leadership. The Colas safety team can now present clear, reliable insights with confidence, supporting informed decision-making at executive level.
Faster reporting, safer teams
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