Shawn Macpherson

Recent Posts

Safety Check-Ins for Lone Workers: Protecting Those Who Work Alone

With the rise of remote work, freelancing, and gig economy jobs, more and more people find themselves working alone. These individuals, often called lone workers, face unique challenges and hazards...
3 min read

Topics: mobile inspections, inspection best practices

Understanding Method Statements

Method statements are crucial to workplace safety, particularly in industries where hazardous or non-routine tasks are daily routines. These documents play a vital role in ensuring the safety and...
3 min read

Topics: inspection best practices

Using Inspections to Protect the Public: Safeguarding Workers and Communities

Employers' Dual Duty: Safeguarding Employees and the Public Employers are entrusted with the vital responsibility of ensuring a secure working environment for their employees to fulfill legal...
2 min read

Topics: inspection best practices

5 Best Practices for Effective Toolbox Talks

In the construction and industrial sectors, toolbox talks play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and productivity of the workforce. These short, focused safety meetings help address potential...
2 min read

Topics: inspection best practices, Toolbox Talks

Enhancing Rebar Safety on Construction Sites Through Inspections

The construction industry is a crucial driver of the economy, providing the infrastructure we all rely on. However, it's not without its hazards, and one common danger that workers face on...
2 min read

Topics: inspection software, audit software, audit/inspection software

Training Employees for Effective Inspections: Building a Safety Culture

No one comes to work with a plan to get injured. Inspection training is key in fostering a robust safety culture within an organization and can prevent a close call from becoming a workplace...
2 min read

Topics: inspection management, inspection best practices

What Is a Toolbox Talk and Why Is It Important?

Toolbox talks are brief, informal meetings that discuss specific safety topics or issues within a workplace. They are typically held regularly, often before the start of a work shift, and involve a...
1 min read

Topics: safety management

Winter is Here: How Cold and Snow Impact Batteries

As much of the country has been hit with record-cold temperatures and snowfall, many businesses have learned the hard way about the challenges posed by cold temperatures and snow in the performance...
2 min read

Topics: inspection best practices, equipment maintenance, batteries

INSPECTIONS CAN REDUCE MANUFACTURER DOWNTIME

Inspection software like The Checker is perfect for reducing the risk of manufacturing downtime. Mechanical components in manufacturing have a high propensity to fail, there are many different...
1 min read

Topics: inspection best practices, equipment maintenance, asset management

Ensuring Workplace Safety with Inspection Software: A Step-by-Step Guide

The complexities of safety procedures can often lead to challenges in ensuring consistent compliance and efficient inspection processes. That's where inspection software steps in as a game-changing...
3 min read

Topics: audit/inspection software

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