How Construction Tech Can Help Leaders Create Cultures of Proactive Safety

Many construction companies continue to use analog methods to document safety training and risks on job sites, such as spreadsheets or paper forms, with workers physically signing off on items such as toolbox talks. However, there are several recurring issues with these methods.

Fremont CA:  No one ever intends to make a mistake or cause an accident on the job. However, there are ways to prevent and reduce the inherent risks of working in construction. Fortunately, one tool has become critical in assisting construction companies to do just that: mobile workforce management software. Construction leaders are leveraging such technology now more than ever to foster cultures that truly promote proactive safety.

Here are three examples of how mobile workforce management software helps companies build cultures of proactive safety:

Digital Documentation

Many construction companies continue to use analog methods to document safety training and risks on job sites, such as spreadsheets or paper forms, with workers physically signing off on items such as toolbox talks. However, there are several recurring issues with these methods.

First, the paper trail becomes difficult to follow. Then there are the delays in sharing this documentation between a job site and the back office, which means that unsafe situations and conditions can go undetected for days or weeks. This exposes workers to risks while also exposing businesses to increased liability. In addition to the delays and increased risks, these methods are wildly ineffective. It takes time to document, share documentation, review, and address issues. All of this can lead to additional delays and high administrative costs.