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Mobile Inspection App that can Create Corrective or Preventive Actions – EHS programs include inspections that help to identify workplace hazards that can lead to incidents. In addition to identifying hazards, workplace inspections also help identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

A comprehensive inspection program includes both general and special inspections. General inspections are conducted regularly, they look at all types of hazards, and cover entire sites. Special inspections are targeted and focus on one specific occupational safety and health risk area; such as tools or hand tools, and can be triggered by an incident or a need to verify compliance with a very specific regulatory requirement, for example OSHA 1926 for the construction industry. Ideally there should be a mix of both types of inspections.

Inspections can be challenging because they need to be conducted in the field or remote locations, or by moving through a facility. Conducting an inspection sitting in front of a computer is not feasible, which is why the use of a mobile inspection app  provides far better results. A Mobile Inspection App gives workers a tool that can be used to complete inspections from anywhere and anytime, and reduces the risk of human error that can be caused by manual processes and paperwork (e.g. collecting data and then separately entering it in a computer or laptop). Many industries need the ability to perform inspections offline, without internet connectivity, such as utilities, oil and gas or any organization with a large campus or buildings that do not have WiFi or cellular coverage.

A New Hazard Must Trigger a Corrective / Preventive Action (CAPA)

Identifying a new hazard is only the beginning. If there are no corrective actions taken, then the inspection would have been in vain. The identification of a new hazard must trigger a corrective or preventive action to make sure that the hazard is eliminated, or that controls are implemented to mitigate risks of incidents.

A mobile inspection app must offer capabilities to create and assign corrective and preventive actions during inspections, either assigning these tasks on the go or having them assigned automatically  based on the site, location or type of action, synchronize with a common platform to centralize all CAPAs, and even work offline. Also, workers receive details of tasks assigned to them. They can directly complete and close tasks via To Do List features within these Apps, adding details if needed of what was done to resolve the CAPA, such as comments and photographs.

Creating and launching action plans directly through a mobile inspection app during inspections ensures that hazards are promptly addressed and not overlooked.

IMEC Technologies provides Safety Management Software to increase worker safety and aid compliance. IMEC’s Safety Management Software will manage inspections and audits, provides hazard identification, incident reporting, management of corrective and preventative actions from generation to closure. IMEC provides lock out tag out software solutions that will allow users to create lockout tagout procedures using an intuitive Mobile App and Manage Lockout Tagout Procedures, also the Review and Execution of those Lockout Tagout Procedures using the Mobile App. Annual Lockout Tagout Procedures audits are conducted using a Mobile App. The Mobile Inspection App allow users to perform inspections and audits, for example the system can be used as a Fire Extinguisher Barcode Inspection Software system to manage monthly fire extinguisher inspections and general fire safety inspections and also to record safety observations and manage corrective actions, anywhere and anytime. The solution can be used as a fire extinguisher barcode inspection software system or life safety inspection system to aid compliance in Higher Education, Healthcare, Industrial and Commercial Organizations. Benefits from a Fire Extinguisher Barcode System include the elimination of paperwork and reducing the burden of compliance with regulations such as NFPA, The Joint Commission. The Incident Reporting App allows users to easily and quickly report incidents, hazards and near-misses, these are then sent to the appropriate people for action and are managed to closure.  Web Apps provide features such as, setup, management, scheduling tools, analysis, reporting and dashboards etc with the ability to report incidents to government bodies such as OSHA and RIDDOR. HazMat T&T is a hazardous waste management software solution designed for Environmental Service Companies and companies who generate a large quantity of hazardous waste. The solution tracks hazardous waste from cradle to grave aiding compliance, providing accurate waste inventory, increasing waste handling efficiency, reducing risk and also helps manage waste costs. HazMat T&T Hazardous Waste Management Software can be deployed in a number of deployment scenarios, from Large Hazardous Waste Generators, tracking their hazardous waste at their site to Environmental Service and Waste Management Companies using it track and manage hazardous waste at transfer and disposal sites. For more information visit our website www.imectechnologies.com