Digital Pre-Start Inspections Solution - Safety Connect IT

In May 2021 Andrea visited Peninsula Kingswood Golf Club, where they are undertaking a trial of a new safety compliance product by Safety Connect IT,  a web platform and user app which can lock out your equipment if the driver isn’t properly licenced or trained, if the safety checks aren’t completed or if the insurance is expired.  As co-owner of Safety Connect IT, Alex Gibson says, ‘If the users haven’t completed the safety checks, done the training, or have a current licence then equipment just won’t start.’ 

Companies can easily create geofences, so drivers are prewarned when entering a ‘no-go’ zone and emails are sent to managers if there are major or minor issues relating to equipment servicing, operator compliance or equipment is being used in locations it shouldn’t.

Key Features of the Safety Connect IT Inspections Solution

The key difference with this patented product and other online platforms is that there is a direct connection between the equipment and the driver, management and the site.

Companies can create their own site inductions, safety checks, company policies or even training programs, and deliver these to specific equipment via Bluetooth or locations via geofences.

This will ensure that servicing needs are reported on, and no key dates for licences expiry, risk assessments, warranty expiry or services are missed, with management being reminded by email beforehand, taking the worry out of these compliance issues.                                

It can also be used without immobilization for all types of plant and equipment, with reminders built in for service dates, or ‘how to’ videos being shown to users for on-the-job training if required. It’s a great idea if the owner or manager can’t be around due to shift times or distance, there’s peace of mind, because you know things are being done properly.

The company can set their own frequency, so whether a company policy is delivered to all users once a month, or the safety checks are being done by every user every day, it’s in your control, no more paperwork and lost documentation.

‘All the data is stored online for up to 5 years’ says Lisa Remato, Safety Connect IT’s other developer ‘so you can see who acknowledged and agreed to what version of what document any time you need.

My favourite question on the current safety check is: “Do you understand the work instructions you have been given today and do you have the knowledge and correct  PPE to do it safely?” I’d rather know before they start the shift than when something goes wrong.’

For more information or a demo, check Safety Connect IT website or call 1300 406 186.

or view an informative video detailing Connectit functionality using this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_TDC3Wgqis&t=12s

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