Workplace safety has a tangible impact on worker morale, crew productivity and regulatory compliance. Many construction companies, however, are still using manual, time-consuming and error-prone processes to manage their safety programs.

It’s time for change. Digital safety programs can help contractors build and maintain a safer workplace. Here’s how:

Protocol adherence: With traditional safety programs, it’s often difficult to identify safety protocols. Binders and bulletin boards aren’t always accessible. Without easy-access resources, workers may not have—or retain—key safety information when they need it. Safety management software can keep safety protocols top of mind, including mobile resources (e.g., digitized safety data sheets) that enable easy protocol access; digitally powered toolbox talks that engage workers day-to-day; and purpose-built safety training tailored to the role of every employee, contractor or jobsite.

Accident prevention: Accidents negatively impact both workers and companies. Beyond the obvious cost of worker injury (or worse), accidents can tank crews’ morale, while companies lose productivity—about 12 days per injured worker. Safety management software helps prevent accidents, including mobile-based observation and near-miss reporting that allows supervisors to address hazards proactively; real-time equipment tracking that helps identify equipment in need of repair before it causes an incident; and training-status dashboards that keep tabs on workers’ safety education.

Proactive compliance: With paper-based systems, it’s easy to lose track of safety data, putting your company’s regulatory compliance at risk. Safety management software can help, including customizable dashboards that make it easy to locate safety data; mobile forms that automatically sync safety data with your system; and preset notifications for upcoming compliance deadlines.

When your company uses safety management tech, you can centralize safety data and achieve better workplace safety protocol access and retention, which improves overall protocol adherence. The result: a culture of safety that protects workers, boosts productivity and preserves your bottom line.

Deren Boyd
Senior Vice President
KPA