EDITOR ' S QUESTION
Emerging technologies have incredible potential to significantly improve workplace safety in the construction industry . Improperly maintained equipment not only risks downtime and expensive repairs but neglecting these processes can also greatly impact worker safety . When companies ensure that equipment is well-maintained , workplace accidents decrease . The maintenance and inspection of equipment is a crucial , yet often overlooked , aspect of ensuring workplace safety . Though these tasks can sometimes fall by the wayside , emerging tech can allow construction companies to automate these processes and provide a central repository of safety information easily accessible to all workers .
By automating maintenance and inspection processes , companies no longer need to rely on pen and paper to keep track of compliance processes . Solutions designed with frontline workers in mind can keep all team members up to date on when inspections or repairs are due . Beyond equipment , these systems can also help teams to plan and carry out safety audits regularly , making sure that construction materials and chemicals are handled properly , stored accordingly and that equipment is in proper working order .
Frontline success systems also enable companies to develop top-notch records of inspection , maintenance and safety programmes . Workers can conveniently use data , forms , and records to finish tasks , while digital workflow enhances quality , accelerates processes , and generates better business outcomes . When workers are on a site with limited reception or ability to interact with their teams , frontline systems serve as a valuable repository for safety information records , should workers need to access offline .
In the event that equipment does break down , workers can use frontline technology to immediately report the problem and communicate any safety concerns to everyone on site . With the whole team aware , workers can respond and adjust accordingly and managers can determine urgent needs and resolutions more efficiently . Managers can even get ahead of potential concerns by accessing analytics , such as how many maintenance jobs are pending and how long they take to fix , showing whether they need to hire more staff or approve extra hours to finish important tasks .
By doing preventive maintenance , construction companies can enhance workplace safety , boost morale and avoid legal troubles and costly settlements as a result of workplace incidents . Shifting from reactive to proactive maintenance through digitised processes boosts production , revenues and reliability while safeguarding frontline workers and creating a secure work environment . �
CRIS GROSSMANN
CEO / CO-FOUNDER , BEEKEEPER
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