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The Checker Wins Readers Choice Award from OHS Canada

The results are in, and The Checker has won the “Inspection Checklists Books” category in the latest annual Readers Choice Awards held by OHS Canada.
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Topics: inspection checklists, checklist design

Review: "The Checklist Manifesto" Nails It

As a long-time proponent of the use of checklists in business, I was thrilled when I recently read The Checklist Manifesto by Dr. Atul Gawande, a surgeon, Harvard professor, and best-selling author....
2 min read

Topics: why inspect?, inspection checklists

A Brief Guide for Walkthrough Safety Inspections of Work Areas

For today's blog, we welcome guest blogger Richard Jessup. Richard (a.k.a. Safety Rich) is passionate about protecting workers and has extensive experience in occupational safety. You can learn more...
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Topics: safety management, inspection checklists, inspection basics, facility audits

OSHA Proposal Points to the Electronic Future

The future of commercial inspections and safety audits—like so many aspects of business today—is tied into software, mobile technology, and electronic records. As technology improves and businesses...
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Topics: safety management, inspection checklists, inspection software, mobile inspections

Protect Against Fire Risk with Inspection Checklists

Inspection checklists play a vital role in workplace safety, but many people tend to think of them as only for inspecting commercial equipment and vehicles.
2 min read

Topics: safety management, inspection checklists, inspection basics

The Checker Turns 15!

In the 1990s, our company, Devtra, provided safety training and consulting, with a focus on equipment operations, material handling, inspections, maintenance, and compliance.
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Topics: safety management, safety awareness, inspection checklists, inspection software

Are You Sure Your Business Is Safe Tonight?

If you ask anyone responsible for closing up a business whether they leave the facility secure, they’ll most likely tell you that they do. But can they be positive they’ve done everything they should...
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Topics: why inspect?, inspection checklists, workplace safety

Paper Isn't Dead Yet

As the producers of The Checker inspection checklists, we’re extremely excited about the potential for mobile technology to improve inspection processes.
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Topics: inspection checklists, mobile inspections, inspection management

Want to Save Money? Use The Checker

Smart businesses don’t buy a tool unless it’s ultimately going to help the bottom line.

Topics: why inspect?, inspection checklists, videos, inspections and profitability

The Problem With Manufacturer and DIY Equipment Inspection Checklists

Do you have a hodgepodge of equipment inspection checklists in your company?
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Topics: inspection checklists, checklist design, inspection basics, inspection best practices

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