Shawn Macpherson

Recent Posts

The Impacts of Burnout on Workplace Health and Safety

When most people think about workplace hazards, they think of electrical hazards, fire risks, chemical exposure, slips and falls, and falling objects. You may even think of injuries caused by...
2 min read

Topics: why inspect?

How Audit Inspection Software Saves Money for Construction Projects

The hazardous nature of construction is the reason why there are so many regulations to achieve compliance. Construction environments are made up of many potentially dangerous materials, equipment,...
2 min read

Topics: workplace safety, inspection management, safety audits, audit/inspection software

How Manual Auditing and Paper Processes Are Hurting Your Business

The truth is that many businesses are still not aware that they are stuck in the past. It may seem like paper forms and excel spreadsheets are inexpensive ways to audit and document; they are simple...
2 min read

Topics: inspection software

Inspecting Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

Firefighters always have to be ready to respond to an emergency and this means that their gear must always be in good working condition and ready for use. For equipment like Self Contained Breathing...
2 min read

Topics: inspection best practices, equipment maintenance

How to Ensure a Thorough Fire Truck Inspection

Fire trucks are the ultimate symbols of safety and protection. Ensuring that a fire truck and all its components are working as they should is what ultimately saves lives.
3 min read

Topics: inspection best practices, equipment maintenance

Five Checklists That Make for a Safer Construction Site

Construction sites are some of the most dangerous work environments with the high amount of manual labor and strong reliance on equipment combining to put construction workers at risk. Falls, getting...
2 min read

Topics: workplace safety, equipment maintenance

How to use images for better Safety Observation Reporting

When conducting safety walk around inspections, the hazards that pose immediate threats - like fall hazards, exposed wires, or blocked exits - are dealt with immediately. Other potential risks are...
2 min read

Topics: mobile inspections, inspection best practices, safety audits

Understanding the Components of an Inspection Strategy

Inspections provide a clear and comprehensive picture of the hazards and risks of a project, making regular inspections excellent strategies for uncovering safety concerns and reducing risk....
3 min read

Topics: inspection management, safety audits

Inspection Checklists for the 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in America

According to the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, an estimated 275 workers die each day in the US due to hazardous working conditions. The AFL-CIO 2021 report...
4 min read

Topics: why inspect?, inspection software

Why You Should Make Your Workplace Checklists Digital

Whether you're running a restaurant, an office, or any other type of workplace environment, there are specific tasks that must be done to stay compliant with safety regulations and protect your...
2 min read

Topics: inspection software, mobile inspections, safety audits

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