Case Study: Boston Scientific achieves ISO 45001 certification and full permit/contractor visibility with VelocityEHS Control of Work

Achieving ISO 45001 Certification with Improved Permit Management

Boston Scientific’s Cork, Ireland manufacturing site — a 1,600-employee facility producing 17 million medical devices annually — faced challenges from rapid growth and numerous contractor-driven projects. The previous manual permit and contractor management process no longer provided clear documentation control, visibility, or an auditable trail, creating risks for emergency response and for meeting the requirements of ISO 45001 certification.

Boston Scientific implemented VelocityEHS Control of Work (Contractor Management and Permit to Work), integrating permit visibility with emergency management and onboarding all users. The system delivered full-site visibility, faster approvals, and stronger auditability; the site completed 50 permits in month one and over 1,100 in nine months, achieved ISO 45001 certification, and significantly improved regulatory compliance and on-site safety.

Boston Scientific

Kristian Steward

Senior Engineer