
Three Ways Construction Technology Aids Leaders in Building Proactive Safety Cultures
Leveraging construction technology, such as a mobile workforce platform, enables construction firms to anticipate potential hazards and safety issues, reducing workplace risk
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CIO Applications Europe | Thursday, February 10, 2022

No one ever intends to make a mistake or cause an accident on the job. However, there are ways to prevent and reduce the inherent risks of working in construction
Fremont, CA: Leveraging construction technology, such as a mobile workforce platform, enables construction firms to anticipate potential hazards and safety issues, reducing workplace risks, keeping employees safe, and delivering projects safely time after time.
Documentation in Digital Form
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Many construction companies continue to use analog methods to document safety training and risks on job sites, such as paper forms or spreadsheets, with workers physically signing off on items such as toolbox talks. However, there are several recurring issues with these methods.
First, the paper trail becomes difficult to follow. Then there are the delays in sharing this documentation between a job site and the back office, which means that unsafe situations and conditions can go undetected for days or weeks. This exposes workers to risks while also exposing businesses to increased liability.
Communication in Real-Time
Mobile workforce solutions include instant communication features that connect workers on the job site to project managers and leaders who are frequently located offsite. What is the significance of this? First, it establishes an open channel for on-site employees to express their concerns and alert company leadership to issues they are likely unaware of. Simple chat functions on mobile workforce platforms allow workers to share videos and photos to alert others of safety issues.
Talks on the Digital Toolbox
In general, toolbox talks cover many topics, from new processes and procedure changes to implementing best safety practices. Businesses can use mobile workforce technology to move these from the back of a truck to a mobile phone, putting all information directly in the hands of field workers. Construction companies can use mobile workforce platforms to effectively introduce new safety training and reminders to every employee, whether they are or what project they are working on.
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