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Digitize the Job Site: Strengthen Your Safety Plan with Actionable Data

Your safety plan should be a top priority, but it’s easy to let things slip to the wayside, exposing yourself to physical threats and steep fines. Using real-time, actionable data is a powerful tool in combating safety threats on the job site, exposing risks before they can occur.

Digitizing your safety plan can lead to enhanced employee accountability, consistency, and visibility. This can be accomplished by:

  • Ensuring accuracy with quick, reliable data capture
  • Staying informed with standardized forms and checklists
  • Enabling real-time collaboration and oversight

In this on-demand webinar, Brent Nieder, GoCanvas’ VP of Product and Innovation, will walk you through how easy it is to automate your safety processes and keep threats at bay.

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Enhance Efficiency with 3 Key Automation Features

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On-Demand: Enhance Efficiency with 3 Key Automation Features

Ready to supercharge your operational efficiency and take your digital forms to the next level? In this on-demand webinar, we discuss insider tips and tricks proven to improve speed and accuracy in both the field and the office.

This how-to discussion, led by product experts Lauren Sunday and Reid Maurer, will show you how to enhance a digital inspection form through three field-tested and easy-to-implement automation features:

  • Counts and Summaries: Quickly aggregate pass/fail rates, grades, and more.
  • Dependent Reference Data: Ensure consistency with auto-populated lists based on filter selections.
  • Conditional Email Alerts: Trigger action with specified subject lines and recipients.

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4 Steps Every Manufacturer Should Take On the Journey to ISO 9001 Certification

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4 Steps Every Manufacturer Should Take On the Journey to ISO 9001 Certification

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For manufacturers, being ISO 9001-certified is a great milestone in a rather competitive business world. In addition to helping manufacturers retain customers, ISO 9001 certification plays a vital role in winning more clients. Not only does the certification improve a manufacturer’s ranking, but it also serves to create trust in most clients, as the process is based on gauging the manufacturer’s level of customer focus and ability to continuously improve products. As a manufacturer, ISO certification is a measure of your worth in your area of specialization.

So, what is ISO 9001 certification, and what does the process look like for manufacturers? If you are wondering what you need to do to obtain the certification, this guide is for you. Read on to learn more.

What Is ISO 9001 Certification? 

This international standard is used to measure an organization’s ability to offer satisfactory products and services. Published in 1987 by the International Organization for Standardization, ISO 19001 sets the requirements for a quality management system (QMS) that acts as an organization’s measure of product suitability across the world.

As a manufacturer, you need to prove that your products or services meet set standards. ISO 9001:2015 is available for use by organizations in any field, whether large or small. 

Benefits of ISO Certification

Organizations that are ISO-certified enjoy numerous benefits, including:

  • The ability to continually improve their products or services to meet customer expectations 
  • Enhanced performance due to improved efficiency in various processes 
  • Organized processes that make operations easy and effective 
  • Consistency, especially in repetitive tasks
  • Improved productivity that helps increases profit 
  • The ability to win new customers while also being able to retain existing ones 
  • The ability to identify areas of weakness and address existing gaps

Through the implementation of the ISO 9001 QMS, you can identify gaps in your processes. This will help you install and maintain measures that boost your business productivity while saving time and resources. You also get to engage your employees in a manner that will help you improve productivity.

Process of ISO 9001: 2015 Certification 

As a manufacturer, getting ISO certification helps open new doors for your business growth. Besides getting a QMS that is ISO-compliant, you will need to involve experts who will verify that the system is functional. You also need to set up an external audit to ensure that your system employs the best practices based on the nature of the industry. 

While this may sound like an overwhelming task, the process is rather straightforward. If you need to get certified, you can use any of the following methods:

Do It Yourself (DIY) Method

You can get certified in-house if you own a small company and need a cost-effective way of acquiring ISO certification. With the help of a DIY kit that offers guidelines on how to get certified even without prior knowledge, your employees can complete the setup and have the company certified within three to six months. The toolkit is efficient and eliminates bureaucracy, making the process almost hassle-free. 

Outsource

If you need to get the job done within the shortest time possible, you can choose to outsource the service to a reputable company. At GoCanvas, we offer reliable services that not only help increase business efficiency and productivity but also let you get certified pretty fast. While you cannot incorporate your staff into the process, our team has the technical know-how and experience required to help your company get certified and improve its efficiency. 

A Combination of the DIY Kit and Consultancy

Combining the DIY method with outsourcing to experts can be an ideal solution that will still be cost-effective. While you may want to participate in some elements of the process, you can hire specialists to help you with specific aspects.

You can approach a consultancy firm and discuss the specific roles you want your in-house team to play, then leave the rest to a team of experts. Combining the two approaches helps you allocate more technical and time-consuming areas to experts while your staff gets to concentrate on other equally important elements.

If your time is limited, you can get a comprehensive guide that will help you achieve your goal within a stipulated timeframe. Additionally, this approach helps you get the most out of the system. For instance, a consultancy firm can perform a comprehensive review of your processes and identify any risks and improvement opportunities to help your company become more competitive. 

What Does the Process of Certification Look Like? 

Although ISO certification is industry-specific, there are general requirements that any industry should comply with. They include: 

  • Documented information for the QMS
  • Managerial responsibilities 
  • Information on resource management 
  • Product realization strategy 
  • Internal audits 
  • Counteractive and preventive actions to help identify risks and opportunities for growth

QMSs use evidence-based decision-making strategies to help achieve a flawless process. 

The 4-Step Journey to ISO Certification

To get started, you need to obtain a copy of ISO 9001:2015. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you get ISO certification:

Preparation 

Prepare relevant documentation to help define the QMS. You need to contact an ISO 9001 management representative and get sufficient training on certification standards as well as managing the system once it’s verified and implemented.  

Documentation 

This step involves letting employees adapt to a new way of doing things. You may also incorporate a management review that helps establish the QMS. This works best when the system is user-friendly and non-bureaucratic.

Internal Audit 

Completing an internal audit helps verify that the QMS meets all the specifications and standards for ISO. You can have your in-house team perform the audit or use management software to make the process less tedious. Such software also helps you maintain quality in addition to ensuring that you meet the ISO requirements and are in compliance. 

Certification Audit

Your manufacturing company may require an audit from an independent third party that follows a full internal audit and provides reliable records to help verify the effectiveness of your QMS. 

Your company may also require follow-ups to countercheck and correct any issues that may arise along the way. Keep in mind that you will need to formulate an improvement plan to help effectively manage your QMS once implemented. 

Get Expert Help From GoCanvas 

At GoCanvas, we understand how important ISO 9001 certification is to your manufacturing business. That’s why we offer resources and services that will help you improve productivity and make your business more profitable. For more information, get in touch with our team of tech professionals and schedule a demo so we can discuss your unique business needs. 

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GoCanvas® is on a mission to simplify inspections and maximize compliance. Our intuitive platform takes care of the administrative tasks, freeing our customers to focus on what truly matters – safeguarding their people, protecting their equipment, and delivering exceptional quality to their customers. 

Since 2008, thousands of companies have chosen GoCanvas as their go-to partner for seamless field operations.

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Virtual Customer Roundtable: Transform The Way You Work

On-Demand Virtual Customer Roundtable: Transform The Way You Work

Get exclusive insights into how other GoCanvas users are using the platform to drive efficiency and optimize operations.

In this session, construction leader Dave Cramer, Penn Line Service, shares how GoCanvas has revolutionized the way his team works, including best practices and use cases that you can take back to your business.

You’ll Learn How to:

  • Increase efficiency and cost savings using GoCanvas analytics and integrations.
  • Mitigate risks and improve productivity using the data you’re already collecting.
  • See critical metrics at a glance and impact your bottom line.

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7 Steps to Quickly Move From Paper-Based to Digital

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7 Steps to Quickly Move From Paper-Based to Digital

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Can you really do more with less? Amid these unprecedented times, those who flourish will be the teams finding new ways to grow, despite the construction industry’s ongoing shortages and delays.

Modernizing operations is the first step to maximize growth and unlock productivity. Embracing software will streamline your core business processes, save you hours of time, centralize projects, and mitigate risks.

Use the following checklist to get started and see the fastest ROI:

  • Create a pilot program. It might sound counterintuitive, but to create a competitive advantage in the market, start small. Focus on one single area for improvement with a pilot program.
  • Look for easy-to-use software. Ideally, you want something “no code” or “low code” so that even non-technical users can create and distribute things you might use, like work orders, inspections, time sheets, daily field reports, and safety reports.
  • Look for flexibility. Check that the software features a high level of customization to fit your unique business requirements so you can truly unlock critical operational & customer insights.
  • Focus on adoption. Include different stakeholders during the pilot program to gain their feedback early on.
  • Get buy-in. Some employees will be hesitant! Communicate with them frequently about how this operational change will positively impact their jobs.
  • Show the tangible benefits. Once you get buy-in, show your team specifically how moving important information online helps with so many things, including a reduction of manual work, elimination of human error, improved team communication, and greater business insights.
  • Look to scale. Once a business case is clearly established and the value proposition is clear to staff, you can begin to roll out these programs on a larger scale.

Looking Ahead: Embracing Digital Solutions

Your competition is already moving away from old-fashioned paper processes to digital solutions to improve efficiency.

We hope this checklist has helped you understand the steps it will take to modernize, ultimately helping you to work smarter, not harder.

Remember, a clear picture of your projects will help you to identify problems before they arise, adapt quicker – and most importantly – keep your projects running on schedule. (We don’t need to tell you that completing projects on time boosts your reputation and is a leg up over the less-organized competition!)

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Since 2008, GoCanvas has been the go-to for job site management and compliance in construction and manufacturing. We are on a mission to eliminate paperwork, streamline workflows, and become an indispensable tool for any business owner. Together with Device Magic, our customizable mobile forms solution delivers seamless simplicity and optimal productivity. See why our 4 million monthly users chose GoCanvas and unlock your potential with our user-friendly platform.

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Simplify fire protection management and enjoy streamlined workflows. With Device Magic’s real-time data collection and reporting, ensure compliance and make quicker decisions for faster response to identified issues. Our form builder and GoCanvas partnership enable easy operation management from your mobile device. Enhance fire inspections, safety and compliance, and payments to achieve efficiency and protect your bottom line with Device Magic and GoCanvas.

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We’re Like You – We Hate Paperwork

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The Cost of Doing Nothing

Managing a job site is hard work, and for everything to function smoothly and safely, there has to be oversight.

When a job is delayed or over budget, there’s a temptation to look at critical-yet time-consuming tasks like OSHA safety and compliance checklists as a drain on profits: time is money, after all. But rather than focus on the immediate cost of compliance, owners, managers, and stakeholders should instead consider the “cost of doing nothing.”

Noncompliance creates an unsafe work environment

When safety is impacted by noncompliance, employees bare the brunt of the problem through increased job-site injuries. The average cost of all workers’ compensation claims in 2016 and 2017 was $40,051, with injury rates measured at:

APPROXIMATELY 210 INCIDENTS PER 10,000 Maintenance and repair workers

APPROXIMATELY 250 INCIDENTS PER 10,000 Construction laborers

APPROXIMATELY 360 INCIDENTS PER 10,000 Heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers

These kinds of compliance failures add up. In 2017, nearly 155 million workers were affected by workplace injuries, which resulted in total costs of $161.5 billion. The cost per professionally treated injury was $39,000, and the cost per fatality was $1,150,000.

In addition, when workers know a job site is unsafe, firms will have to contend with lost productivity, delays from medical leave, and worker turnover.

According to the Work Institute’s 2019 Employee Retention Report, it costs employers about $15,000 to lose a U.S. worker, which translated to $617 billion total in losses due to employee turnover in 2018.

Low safety standards mean higher operating costs

Poor job site safety doesn’t just harm your team, it’s a drain on equipment and resources too. Workplace accidents can extend project deadlines indefinitely with issues like:

1 Sourcing and transporting damaged or destroyed materials
2 Repairing or replacing damaged equipment
3 Compromised viability of job-site

The reality of today’s fragmented supply chain means that materials acquired at the beginning of a job which are then lost, damaged, or destroyed might only be available at huge markups—or potentially not at all.

Materials prices are expected to remain volatile throughout 2023.

The price of these materials have all increased YOY by the
following percent:

27.0% Plastic construction products

22.4% Steel mill products

13.5% Concrete products

18.9% Gypsum products

111.1% #2 diesel fuel

Business losses aren’t always strictly financial

Unsafe practices in the workplace harm a business’s reputation, and can also make customers less likely to purchase goods and services from that company.

According to a 2018 global survey of nearly 30,000 consumers by Accenture Strategy,

65% said that they are more likely to buy from a company that treats its employees well

47% said they would walk away from a company if they were disappointed in its words and actions

17% of those customers never coming back

GoCanvas can help

Assessing and preventing risk presents a serious challenge, but protecting your workers and your profit margins is worth it. And with the right tools, it’s easy to streamline compliance documentation.

GoCanvas offers forms and templates designed specifically with OSHA regulations in mind. Try some of our existing forms, digitize your workflows, and avoid paying the cost of doing nothing with GoCanvas.

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5 Ways GoCanvas Analytics Enables Data-Driven Decision Making

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5 Ways GoCanvas Analytics Enables Data-Driven Decision Making

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Today, market leaders know it’s not enough to access accurate and reliable data. No matter how in-depth, data is meaningless if you cannot effectively interpret it and generate valuable insights

In this article, we’ll explore five ways GoCanvas Analytics helps you turn data you’re already collecting into actionable insights that enable your business to save time and money, increase safety and compliance, and improve your business processes.

1. Automated Data Collection and Analysis

Sifting through and decluttering large amounts of data to uncover trends and anomalies is overwhelming. GoCanvas Analytics removes the hassles of analysis by using the data you’re already collecting to visualize what’s happening throughout your business in real-time, along with reports and alerts that are easy to share with your organization.

Better yet, dashboard views and reporting metrics can be tailored to your needs, so you can drill down into one facet of your business or keep track of everything in a high-level view, all with the click of a button.

2. A Comprehensive Toolkit to Help You Dive Deeper

For many industries, new information can arrive without warning. A sudden spike in safety-related incidents or an influx of new sales can change a trend at the drop of a hat. Having the right analytics tools in place enables you to take control of this information and make informed decisions without relying on manual back-end workflows that take days to process.

GoCanvas Analytics gives you the keys to successfully discover, interpret, and share new insights and knowledge gained from your data. Whether you’re viewing real-time data on a live dashboard or exporting reports, this tool reduces inter-departmental reliance, resulting in more time saved and less administrative work.

3. Automated Email Alerts and Reports

Active alerts are just as important as regular reporting. This is especially true when viewed through the lens of safety and compliance, where it’s vital to monitor safety incidents, equipment maintenance, and workplace inspections.

Along with sending scheduled reports, GoCanvas Analytics can automatically send email alerts based on changes in your data. If a metric reaches a specific threshold, like the number of safety incidents or failed inspections, a notification can be sent to anyone who needs it so that you can keep a pulse on your business.

4. Analytics Tailored to Your Business Needs

As you identify new problems you wish to solve and questions you want to answer for your business, you may discover new metrics you want to explore. 

GoCanvas Analytics has the flexibility and functionality to help evolve your data as your needs grow. Your dashboard views can be toggled to see historic quality control (QC) data, alerts can be set for active failures/issues, and you can even report on that data to predict QC issues before they happen.

5. Scales With Your Business

As your business grows, you’ll need additional insight and reporting capabilities to keep up with oversight of operations. 

GoCanvas Analytics is designed to scale with your business. Adaptive dashboards and reports change as your business does, generating more value as they update according to your data collection. With the help of our Analytics experts, you can leverage information that’s critical to your business success. The possibilities are endless.

Looking to take your data to the next level? GoCanvas Analytics provides you with dynamic, comprehensive dashboards so that you can keep tabs on your business in real-time. Click here to learn more!

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How Often Should Industrial Rigging Inspections Be Performed?

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How Often Should Industrial Rigging Inspections Be Performed?

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The numerous risks that come with rigging projects make it necessary to regularly inspect this equipment. Rig inspection will ensure your rigging equipment is consistently safe and compliant with industry rules and regulations. There are many pieces of rigging equipment to inspect, from slings and harnesses to hooks and hoists. 

Here we’ll explore what rig inspection is, how frequently you need these inspections, and how you can benefit from using rigging inspection forms to simplify inspections.

What Is Rig Inspection?

Rig inspection entails looking closely at and testing rigging equipment. The object is to make sure it’s properly maintained and presents minimal risk of mechanical failure and breakdowns. Rigging inspections are often required for equipment in the oil and gas industry. Professionals with experience conducting rig inspections are ideal for inspecting each component of a rig and gauging its condition and risks. 

How Often Do You Need To Inspect Rigging Equipment?

To keep rigging equipment in working order and prevent potential issues and non-compliance, it’s important to conduct rig inspections at key points throughout the equipment’s service life.

Specifically, you should conduct inspections during these times:

When Expecting Equipment Deliveries

The first inspection should occur ahead of the delivery of rigging equipment. As soon as the supplier ships it, and you prepare it for installation at the rig site, you should first inspect it to gauge the condition of each piece of equipment before use. 

Regularly for Extreme Applications

Some applications that put stress on rigging equipment and use it heavily will require more frequent inspections than other less demanding applications. Inspectors should look at the equipment before you use it. This is normally done through a routine visual inspection that takes place whenever you use it for a different shift or application. Depending on the intended use, this could require you to inspect equipment multiple times daily.

Periodically for All Equipment

If you don’t require more frequent inspections for hoisting and rigging systems, you will need to inspect equipment periodically according to standards under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Some equipment will need quarterly or even monthly inspections if it undergoes heavier use. Conversely, other less frequently used equipment may only require annual inspections. 

You will need to determine how frequently equipment requires inspections. This is based on the service conditions, frequency of use, the applications and frequency of application or shift changes, and other factors. Also, keep in mind that OSHA and ASME have different requirements for various components.

What Are the Four Main Components To Inspect on Your Rigging?

There are several pieces of rigging equipment that inspectors will need to look at when conducting a rig inspection. Four of these components to inspect include the following:

  • Rigging hooks and shackles: These components connect all rigging equipment such as ropes and chains to avoid slippage.
  • Slings: These parts help with lifting heavier loads using wire ropes.
  • Blocks and pulleys: These systems can help lift heavy objects by reducing the force required to move and lift these items.
  • Steel nuts and eye bolts: Rigging systems also use a combination of steel nuts and eye bolts to loop ropes and cables. They’re available in many sizes and a few different types. 

In addition to these components, rigging systems may use parts such as wire ropes, turnbuckles, lifting beams, and spreader bars. You can look up the inspection criteria for each by checking with OSHA and ASME. 

Who Should Inspect Rigging?

Different people can inspect rigging equipment, depending on the operation and application. For example, owners can inspect equipment periodically as needed based on OSHA and ASME regulations. Operators can also inspect equipment before each use. They can use inspection forms and tools that streamline the process, such as a sling inspection form template or a transload safety app.

Often, it’s best to designate a qualified rigger to conduct rig inspections as needed, which will keep inspections consistent and ensure the inspector gets accustomed to the inspection process. He or she can go through a complete checklist to properly inspect each piece of equipment.

OSHA and other organizations don’t require riggers to gain certification. However, this type of certification is often ideal to have. According to OSHA, a qualified rigger is someone who has gained sufficient experience or credentials demonstrating competence in this field. For instance, a qualified rigger may have worked as a rigger for many years and gained extensive knowledge, experience, and training. Another may have obtained a certificate, degree, or professional standing. Others may simply show that they can solve various rigging problems.

How Long Is a Rigging Cert Good for?

If a rigger decides to gain certification, the certification will last for five years in most cases. Exceptions to this include times when the certification serves as an extension to prior certification, in which case the certification will share the expiration date of the other certification. For instance, if a rigger first obtains rigger certification and then receives signal person certification before the rigger certification has expired, both will expire when the first five years end. 

How Mobile Forms and Apps Can Help With Rig Inspection

With the right approach, you can properly inspect and maintain rigging equipment to create a consistently safe and operational environment. However, it’s important to have the right tools to help you complete inspections. These include hook and sling inspection forms and various mobile apps that give inspectors everything they need. 

For some of the best solutions to help streamline the inspection process and maintain compliance and safety, turn to GoCanvas. We provide our customers with a range of rig inspection form templates and apps for all equipment types. You’ll find forms for transload safety checks, hoisting and rigging mobile forms, and more. 

Regardless of what you need to inspect in your rigging configurations, GoCanvas makes it easy to complete each inspection with consistent thoroughness and efficiency. Give your qualified riggers what they need to simplify inspections and minimize safety risks and the potential for equipment failure. Through the automation of inspections, you’ll benefit from cost savings and improved processes that keep operations running smoothly.

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