Shawn Macpherson

Recent Posts

How to Perform Remote Inspections During the Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for virtual inspections within companies has never been greater. Joint Health and Safety Committees, internal quality inspectors, maintenance departments, or...
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Topics: why inspect?, safety management, workplace safety, legal compliance, inspection software, mobile inspections

Now's the Time to Use Software for Audits and Inspections

The Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of health and safety in the workplace, as well as why there’s no better time to begin using audit/inspection software.
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Topics: safety management, safety awareness, workplace safety, legal compliance, inspection software, mobile inspections, inspection management, risk assessments, safety audits, audit/inspection software

The Best Tools for Conducting Inspections in the Field

Pen and paper reporting can be time-consuming, and manually re-entering data when back at the office can be inefficient. You also have a greater chance of making mistakes that can invalidate the...
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Residential Care Facility Inspections: More Important Than Ever

Residential care facilities represent living options for individuals, mainly seniors, who require different levels of support. These facilities can include assisted living, supportive housing,...
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Topics: why inspect?, legal compliance, inspection software, inspection management, audit/inspection software

The Benefits of Pre-Built Inspection Checklists

Checklists for inspections and safety audits that are too broad are not effective when it comes to preventing breakdowns. It makes no sense to consider inspecting a dump truck the same as you would a...
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Topics: checklist design, workplace safety, inspection software, mobile inspections, inspection management, inspection best practices, audit software, asset management

Safety Audits Are Not the Same as Safety Inspections

Safety inspections and safety audits are critical tools in ensuring safety in the workplace. While the two terms are often used to mean the same thing, they are in reality two different processes...
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Topics: inspection management, safety audits

The Right Software Improves Safety Audits and Inspections

Software can help you take your inspection program to the next level but only if it has the features you need to succeed: - Easy to Use- A Checklist Library- Dashboards, Reports & Analytics- Archives
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Topics: inspection software

Before You Drive, Check Your Vehicle

Regular daily pre-use inspection of commercial vehicles is about more than just inspection compliance - they can also provide real cost savings by: - Reducing maintenance costs- Extending vehicle...
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Topics: vehicle safety

How to Improve Safety in Dangerous Industries

In any industry with dangers of falls, falling objects, and the use of potentially dangerous equipment (e.g., construction, tree removal, roofing) you can’t take shortcuts when it comes to safety....
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The Top Causes of Workplace Injuries and Fatalities

No matter where you work, there is always a chance of getting injured in the workplace. Every year, workers get injured or become ill, and they may even experience life-threatening conditions. These...
3 min read

Topics: why inspect?, safety awareness, workplace safety, OSHA, inspection software, take safety home, audit/inspection software, PPE

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