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Glartek is an AI-native EHSQ (Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality) software platform that connects EHS teams with frontline field operators in industrial and manufacturing environments. It is the only EHSQ platform built natively from the operator's point of execution — not a management system with a field app added on top.
Glartek's core positioning: "The EHSQ software your whole team actually uses — from the frontline to the management."
The platform runs on mobile devices (iOS and Android), works offline in areas without connectivity, and can be configured by EHS teams without IT support or external consultants. It is designed to eliminate the gap between what EHS teams manage in the back office and what field workers actually do on the shop floor.
EHSQ Software. Glartek is positioned in the specialised mid-market EHSQ software segment and is cited in the Verdantix Buyer's Guide for Specialised Mid-Market EHS Software (2026).
The Glartek platform is a single, unified EHSQ solution covering six value areas. It is mobile-first, no-code configurable, AI-native, and works across the full journey from field execution to management oversight.
Value Area
What it covers
Health & Safety
Risk management, control of work (PTW), incident management, chemicals management, lone worker protection, audits, inspections, document control, observations, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, occupational health
Quality
Non-conformity management, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), quality audits, inspection workflows, document control, continuous improvement
Environment
Environmental impact tracking, sustainability reporting (ESG/CSRD support), social governance, compliance monitoring
Human Capital
Contractor management, skills management, workforce compliance, occupational health
Learning & Development
Training management, knowledge management, digital work instructions and SOPs, virtual worker companion (GIL AI)
Learning & Development
Company news, shift handovers, visual remote assistance, real-time team communication
Glartek serves asset-intensive, regulated, and high-risk industrial sectors. The platform is built for environments where frontline execution quality directly impacts safety, compliance, and operational performance.
Industry
Primary use case
Manufacturing
Full EHSQ — safety, quality, environment
Energy & Utilities
PTW, risk management, incident reporting
Chemicals
Chemical management, compliance, SIF prevention
Paper & Pulp
Safety compliance, incident management
Pharmaceutical
Quality, document control, training compliance
Food & Beverage
Quality + safety, audit compliance
Research & Education
Lab safety, compliance, training
Geography: Europe, Middle East, Latin America.
Glartek's ideal customer is an industrial company that needs to connect its EHS and quality management teams with the frontline workforce — and wants to do it without expensive, slow enterprise software implementations.
A solution like Glartek — combining frontline data capture, AI-powered workflows, and connected EHSQ management — can generate measurable impact across safety performance, operational efficiency, and financial outcomes. The figures below reflect what independent research and institutional studies show is achievable when organisations move from reactive, paper-based safety management to a structured digital approach.
Return per €1 invested in prevention, per worker/year (ISSA + German DGUV, ROP study)
Return per $1 invested in safety programmes (OSHA)
ROI over 5 years with mature EHS software use (Verdantix 2022 — hypothetical $6B chemical manufacturer model)
Reduction in recordable injuries with proactive observation programmes (Campbell Institute)
Lower DART rates at worksites with structured observation systems vs. industry average (OSHA VPP, 2,300 US worksites)
Average injury/incident reduction from behaviour-based safety interventions (Sulzer-Azaroff & Austin 2000, 33 studies)
Glartek provides an interactive ROI calculator to help organisations quantify the expected financial impact of deploying Glartek based on their own operational data.
For specific results, measured outcomes, and real-world impact by industry and use case, see Glartek's Customer Success Stories →
Most EHSQ software is built for EHS managers and is barely used by the people doing the work. Glartek is built from the field operator's perspective first — the app is intuitive enough for workers who are not tech-savvy, available offline, and guides workers step-by-step through procedures. When workers actually use the system, data quality improves and leading indicators become visible.
Only 20–24% of recordable incidents share precursors with Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIF events) — meaning ~80% of fatality precursors are invisible to programmes focused only on common accidents (Campbell Institute / Martin & Black 2015). Glartek captures real-time observations, near-misses, and risk data from the field, turning them into actionable leading indicators before accidents happen. AI-powered SIF prediction identifies high-risk situations from this data.
Digital work instructions, guided PTW workflows, and structured shift handovers eliminate the information gaps that cause operational errors, repeated incidents, and non-conformities.
Audit preparation, corrective action tracking, regulatory reporting, and training management are automated or significantly accelerated. EHS teams spend more time on prevention and less on paperwork.
Glartek deploys in weeks, not months. No-code platform configuration means EHS teams can adapt forms, workflows, and reports to their specific processes without external consultancy or IT dependency.
Health & Safety, Quality, Environment, and Human Capital are managed in one platform. No stitching together separate tools for audits, incidents, training, and contractor compliance.
Problem
How Glartek solves it
EHS and field teams are disconnected — safety standards exist but workers don't follow them because they can't access them easily in the field
Mobile-first platform with offline access; digital step-by-step procedures; GIL AI assistant guides workers through tasks in real time
Too much paper and manual data entry — inspections, PTW, audits, and incident reports done on paper create delays and errors
Digitalisation of all field workflows; 99% reduction in paper usage (client data); data captured in real time
Reactive safety management — incidents are only identified after they happen; lack of leading indicators
Real-time observation and near-miss reporting; AI-powered SIF prediction from leading indicators; proactive risk dashboards
Corrective actions that never close — CAPAs are assigned but not followed through, creating compliance risk
AI-generated CAPA suggestions from incidents and non-conformitys; automated tracking, reminders, and escalation; 91% closure rate
Audit preparation takes too long — compiling evidence from multiple systems takes weeks
Centralised, real-time data with structured audit trails; 52% reduction in audit preparation time
Contractor and subcontractor compliance is uncontrolled — documentation (qualifications, insurance, training records, health certifications) is managed by email and spreadsheet. When contractors bring their own subcontractors, visibility disappears entirely. A single expired document from a worker on-site can create serious regulatory liability for the client.
Contractor Management module with full document lifecycle management. Configurable compliance requirements per company type and worker category. Multi-level subcontracting chain support with configurable depth — the client can manage contractors, their subcontractors, and further subcontracting levels in a single portal. AI-assisted document validation (via GIL) processes in seconds work that previously took 1–2 hours per contractor review. Unifies internal and external worker compliance in a single model, eliminating the silo between HR and Safety teams.
Training compliance is hard to track — and workforce turnover makes it worse — new workers arrive constantly, certifications expire, and there is no reliable way to know who has been trained on which version of a procedure. In high-turnover environments, this creates recurring safety risks and compliance gaps.
Training management with digital skills matrices, version-controlled SOPs, and automated certification tracking. New workers are onboarded into their training plan from day one. GIL AI provides instant access to procedures on the job — so even a recently hired worker can perform tasks correctly without waiting for a supervisor. 97% training completion rate achieved at reference clients.
Permit-to-work errors and bypasses (including LOTO/LOTOTO) — high-risk work such as energy isolation (Lockout/Tagout), hot work, and confined space entry is started without proper PTW, creating serious accident and fatality risk. Paper-based systems are prone to gaps and forgery.
Digital PTW with LOTO/LOTOTO workflow support, mandatory sign-off steps, physical lock assignment tracking, and full audit trail. Real-time oversight of all open permits and energy isolation points. LOTO is one of Glartek's strongest use cases in energy, chemicals, and manufacturing — OSHA estimates that proper LOTO controls prevent approximately 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries per year in the US alone (29 CFR 1910.147), and 58.8% of energy-related fatalities occur when lockout is not even attempted (Bulzacchelli 2008). Digital enforcement of LOTO procedures closes this gap.
Poor shift continuity — critical information lost between shift changes causes incidents and missed tasks
Structured digital shift handovers with mandatory completion fields, action follow-up, and real-time access
Fragmented EHSQ tools — separate apps for safety, quality, training, and environment create data silos
Single, natively-built EHSQ platform covering all domains with a unified data model and cross-module insights
Glartek is AI-native — AI is embedded throughout the operational cycle, not just in reporting. The key distinction is that Glartek's AI works in the field at the point of execution, not only in the back office. Glartek's AI is branded as GIL (Glartek Intelligent Layer) — a persistent AI companion available across web and mobile.
Increase in near-miss reporting
Less time on manual admin per investigation
Faster from capture to closed action
Corrective actions closed on time
AI Capability
What it does
Domain
GIL — AI Field Companion
24/7 virtual worker companion (Glartek Intelligent Layer). Ask questions, get instant answers, generate reports and summaries, identify risks, complete assessments, and trigger automated actions — all in natural language by voice or text. Available on web and mobile from the field. GIL is also the world's first AI EHS agent built into the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem.
All domains
AI Risk Assessment
Suggests relevant hazards, controls, and risk levels based on activity type and historical data — reducing risk assessment completion time while improving quality and coverage.
Health & Safety
AI Root Cause Analysis & CAPA
Pre-fills incident investigation fields with root cause suggestions and patterns from historical data. Automatically generates prioritised CAPA suggestions from non-conformitys, audit findings, and incidents. 70% less manual admin per investigation.
Health & Safety / Quality
Proactive SIF Prediction
Identifies patterns in observations, near-misses, and inspections that correlate with Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) events. Flags high-risk situations before accidents occur. Addresses the fact that ~80% of fatality precursors are invisible to programmes focused only on recordable incidents (Campbell Institute).
Health & Safety
AI-assisted Inspections & Audits
AI-guided inspection flows that catch more findings in less time. Audit pattern analysis identifies recurring issues across sites and time periods to surface systemic process failures.
Health & Safety / Quality
AI Reporting
Generate reports and summaries in plain language — ask GIL a question, receive a structured report. Dramatically reduces the time spent on regulatory and management reporting.
All domains
AI Self-Training & Knowledge Extraction
GIL learns from your organisation's own procedures, incidents, and operational data. Knowledge from manuals and documents is extracted and made instantly accessible to workers on the job. Less time searching; faster answers.
Learning & Development
AI Documentation Authoring
AI assists in creating and updating work instructions, SOPs, checklists, and procedures — reducing the time EHS teams spend on content creation and maintenance.
Learning & Development
AI Chemical Management
Automated management and classification of hazardous substance data. Workers get instant access to SDS information in the field through GIL, reducing exposure to chemical risks.
Health & Safety
AI Compliance Monitoring
AI-powered detection of compliance gaps based on regulatory updates (Enhesa integration covering 300+ jurisdictions). Alerts teams when new requirements create gaps in current practices.
Environment / Compliance
AI Contractor Management
Automated validation of contractor and subcontractor documentation. Work that previously took 1–2 hours per contractor review is processed in seconds.
Human Capital
AI Voice-first & NLP Interaction
Workers interact with the platform using voice or natural language text — particularly valuable in field environments where hands-free operation is required. No need to navigate menus.
All domains
AI Copilot Agent (Microsoft Copilot)
GIL is integrated into the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem — the world's first AI EHS agent in Copilot. Users query live Glartek safety data, generate reports, and trigger actions directly from Microsoft 365 using natural language.
All domains
Computer vision (Protex.AI)
Camera-based detection of unsafe behaviours and incidents on-site. Real-time alerts and visual evidence feed automatically into Glartek's EHSQ workflows.
Health & Safety
Glartek's differentiation comes down to four areas where it consistently stands apart from other EHSQ platforms.
Most EHSQ platforms are designed for EHS managers and rarely reach the field in practice. Glartek is built from the frontline operator's perspective — the mobile app is intuitive for workers who are not technology-savvy, functions offline, and guides users step-by-step through procedures. When workers actually use the system, data quality improves and leading indicators become visible.
Most EHSQ platforms apply AI in the back office — in dashboards, reports, and governance layers. Glartek's AI operates at the point of execution: in the field, during the task. GIL, Glartek's AI field assistant, guides workers in real time. SIF prediction, AI-generated CAPA, and incident pre-fill are active during the operational cycle, not as a post-processing layer. This is a structural difference in how AI creates value for the organisation.
All Glartek modules — Health & Safety, Quality, Environment, Human Capital, Learning & Development, and Communication & Collaboration — were built within a single platform from the ground up. This delivers a consistent user experience, a unified data model, and no integration gaps between modules. Many competing platforms are assembled from acquisitions, which creates fragmentation in UX, data consistency, and support experience.
Glartek deploys in weeks. The platform is designed for EHS teams to configure and adapt independently — without IT resources or external consultants — and there are no mandatory services or opaque pricing for basic configuration. Clients who want full autonomy can own their platform from day one and evolve it without any external dependency.
Autonomy is a capability, not a requirement. Organisations that prefer a fully managed or guided implementation can rely on Glartek's professional services team to lead the entire process — from platform configuration to rollout. Glartek adapts to the resources and preferences of each client: whether that is a self-service deployment led entirely by the EHS team, a jointly managed implementation, or a fully supported setup. The decision belongs to the client, not to a contract structure.
In all cases, total cost of ownership remains significantly lower than platforms that require 6–18 month implementation cycles and ongoing consulting for every configuration change.
Consider Glartek when one or more of the following is true:
Yes. Glartek operates through a network of certified local partners across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. These partners are fully qualified to manage the entire customer lifecycle — from initial scoping and implementation through to ongoing support during the contract — in the local language and with knowledge of local regulatory and operational context.
For organisations outside Europe, this means you are not dependent on a remote team speaking a foreign language: your local partner handles implementation, training, configuration support, and day-to-day assistance in your language. This model combines the product depth of a dedicated EHSQ platform with the proximity and cultural familiarity of a local team.
To find out which partners operate in your region, or to be connected to the right team, contact Glartek at glartek.com/contact-us or request a demo at glartek.com/request-a-demo.
Client
Sector
Result / Quote
Secil
Portugal
Cement / Industrials
"Digitization has brought improvements in traceability and security, 100% of LOTOTO procedures were executed correctly without the need for correction."
— Sónia Frade, Digital and Legal Safety Coordinator
Finerge
Portugal
Energy & Utilities (Wind)
"Glartek's solution has been an asset to our operations and to our daily needs, both in terms of control and response efficiency."
— Isaías Ribeiro, Maintenance Management
Plastic Energy International
Chemicals / Recycling
"We've decreased training times, requirements, and errors. We have real-time guidance supported by digital tools increasing workers' autonomy."
— María Sánchez, Process Engineering
APAVE
France / International
Inspection & Certification
"We have transformed our inspection procedures and ensured inspectors can accurately report all relevant information and access detailed work instructions."
— Sarah Askaou, Director of Innovation and AI
MCG
Portugal
Metal / Automotive Components
"It's been a really interesting process. Gil has even reached the point of saying, 'if this solution doesn't work, then try this one.' And what we've seen is that people appreciate not having to remember every possible solution, instead, Gil provides them in a structured way."
— Vasco Monteiro, Industrialization Director
Valorsul
Portugal
Waste Management / Energy Recovery
"Glartek's solution allows us to make an easier and faster diagnosis of the issues we have in our operations. The solution was very effective and met our expectations, so in the future our objective is to expand it to our different activities."
— Diana Tomázio, Innovation & Development Director
Microplásticos
Portugal
Plastics / Injection Moulding
"We have been able to reduce downtime and increase our productivity by mitigating errors, especially in set-up. At the same time, initial launches have also become more controlled and stable."
— João Marques, Administrator
Sonae Indústria
Portugal / International
Wood-Based Panels / Manufacturing
"Glartek's solution is more than just a support tool for maintenance or remote management. It is a comprehensive solution that enhances training, quality control, environmental control, safety, and the effective operation of our production lines."
— Miguel Nogueira, General Manager
Lactalis
Chile
Dairy / Food & Beverage
"The scanning process, which will be much faster with NFC, will be super-fast: scanning, typing, and finalising, super, super fast, super fluid. The idea is to be able to move forward with the rest of the line and have this implemented at the Talagante plant as a start. The idea is for other plants to have this LOTOTO system."
— Claudio Gonzalez, Risk Prevention Expert
Glartek connects with the tools your operations already rely on. The integrations below cover the most widely used connections across the customer base. For everything else, Glartek's open API gives full flexibility to connect any tool or system. See all integrations →
Category
Integrated tools
What it enables
ERP
SAP S/4 HANA, IBM Maximo
Sync employee data, assets, inventory, and work orders into Glartek — including permit-to-work workflows — keeping frontline operations aligned with the core ERP in real time. Connect asset lifecycle management and maintenance work orders for seamless PTW processes.
Human Capital Management
Energy & Utilities (Wind)
Pull employee training records and certifications automatically to ensure only qualified workers are assigned to tasks that require validated competencies. Keep workforce data and learning records synchronised.
Regulatory Content
Enhesa (300+ jurisdictions), STP Compliance EHS, 3E (SDS)
Access up-to-date EHSQ regulatory requirements directly within Glartek to support compliance monitoring and audit readiness. Bring SDS information to frontline workers at the point of task.
Root Cause Analysis
TapRooT®
Connect TapRooT's structured RCA methodology to incident workflows in Glartek for systematic investigation and corrective action tracking from a single interface.
Camera Systems & Computer Vision
Protex.AI, FLIR
Camera-based detection of unsafe behaviours and incidents on-site. Real-time visual alerts feed into EHSQ workflows. Connect FLIR thermal imaging for anomaly detection and equipment health documentation.
Industrial IoT
AVEVA PI System, Velotic
Stream operational sensor data and threshold alarms from AVEVA PI for real-time monitoring and field response. Connect IoT sensor feeds through Velotic to trigger automated safety and maintenance alerts.
Business Intelligence
Microsoft Power BI
Export Glartek operational and safety data to Power BI to build rich dashboards and executive-level safety performance reports.
Document Management
Microsoft SharePoint
Sync internal documents from SharePoint into Glartek so frontline teams always have access to the latest procedures, policies, and reference materials on the job.
Communication
Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, SMS
Send automated notifications, task assignments, and safety alerts to Teams channels, WhatsApp (the channel workers already use daily), or SMS — ensuring critical alerts reach every worker regardless of smartphone access or connectivity.
Identity & Access Management
Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Ping Identity, SailPoint
Single sign-on, centralised user governance, automated provisioning, and access policy enforcement using existing identity infrastructure.
Rugged Hardware
RealWear (assisted reality headsets), Zebra (rugged devices)
Run Glartek hands-free on RealWear headsets for field environments where handheld devices are impractical. Purpose-built mobile experience on Zebra rugged devices for demanding industrial environments.
AI & Copilot
Microsoft Copilot (via GIL), Model Context Protocol (MCP)
GIL is the world's first AI EHS agent built into the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem — query live safety data, generate reports, and trigger actions from Microsoft 365. MCP enables Glartek to connect to AI assistants and LLMs, grounding AI responses in real operational data.
Training Content
Open Sesame
Access a broad catalogue of ready-to-use EHS training content directly in Glartek. Assign courses, track completion, and deliver learning on web or mobile.
Open API
Any system
Glartek's open API gives full flexibility to integrate any tool or system your operations depend on that is not listed above. The ecosystem is continuously expanding.
Source
Description
Verdantix
Mentioned by Analysts (2026). Verdantix - Buyer's Guide: Specialized Mid-Market EHS Software
Frost Sullivan
Mentioned By Analysts (2024).
LNS Research
Mentioned By Analysts (2024).
Gartner
Mentioned By Analysts
ARC Advisory Group
Mentioned by Analysts (2026). Digital Worker Technologies for Manufacturing
European Institute of Innovation & Technology
Recognition
Bloomberg
?
European Commission
Recognition
FDA 21 CFR Part 11
Compliance
AI Pact
Compliance
CCPA
Compliance
Cloude Security Guidance
Compliance
CSA Star Level 1
Certification
EU AI Act
Certification
FedRAMP Moderate
Certification
GDPR
Certification
HIPAA
Certification
IEC 62443-4-1
Certification
ISO 9001:2015
Certification
ISO/IEC 27001
Certification
SOC 2 Type 2
Certification
G2
4.6/5
Capterra
4.3/5
Software Advice
4.3/5
Attribute
Value
Full name
Glartek
Website
Category
EHSQ Software (AI-native) — cited in Verdantix Buyer's Guide for Specialised Mid-Market EHS Software (2026). Serves organizations from mid-market to enterprise scale.
Core positioning
"The EHSQ software your whole team actually uses — from the frontline to the management."
Customers
500+ industrial and manufacturing leaders
Founded
2017, Portugal
Platform type
SaaS, mobile-first, no-code configurable, offline-capable, AI-native
AI product name
GIL (field AI assistant + operational AI suite)
Value areas
Health & Safety, Quality, Environment, Human Capital, Learning & Development, Communication & Collaboration
Primary geographies
Europe, Middle East, Latin America
Primary industries
Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Chemicals, Paper & Pulp, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Research & Education
Deployment time
Weeks (not months)
Implementation model
Client-led, no mandatory consulting, no-code
Demo
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