Every year, millions of workplace injuries occur, many of which could be prevented with the right precautions and systems in place.
Industries such as construction, manufacturing, transportation and storage are particularly at risk for occupational health and safety (OHS) incidents being part of the top 10 most dangerous occupations in Canada.
Across these industries, workers face numerous risks, from falls and equipment failures to exposure to hazardous materials. Beyond the direct physical harm these incidents cause, they also put your business at risk for the following:
Robust OHS software like BOMS enables businesses to take a proactive approach to workplace safety, instead of reacting to incidents after they occur. You can use BOMS to predict, prevent and mitigate risks at your organization before they cause harm.
This blog looks at the top 5 BOMS features that keep employees safe and increase operational efficiency. Let’s get into it!
BOMS enables employees to report workplace incidents, near misses and hazards easily. With real-time notifications and automated workflows, businesses can quickly respond to incidents and thoroughly investigate them.
The corrective actions feature in BOMS ensures that steps are taken to:
Most OHS software overlooks the key workflows that work safety demands including maintenance tasks.
Unlike other solutions, BOMS puts maintenance at the heart of its platform to ensure that urgent repairs are balanced with the preventive maintenance needed for safe working conditions.
As both an OHS and maintenance management tool, BOMS provides full visibility into work orders, equipment performance and inspection status.
Navigating compliance regulations in an ever-changing regulatory environment is no easy feat.
Thankfully, you can put an end to your compliance headaches with BOMS’ connected certificate, training, inspection and audit trail workflows.
Better yet, tailor BOMS to track the exact compliance requirements that your business needs to meet. Whether you're managing staff credentials or recurring inspections, BOMS ensures you stay compliant.
Keeping your workforce up to date on standard operating procedures (SOPs) is crucial for workplace safety. BOMS provides a centralized place to store, track and monitor employee training records so that no credential is overlooked.
Ensure that every employee has the required skills to get the job done safely with BOMS’ automated reminder notifications that alert staff to complete and renew training certifications before they’re due.
Speed up permit approval times and reduce paperwork with BOMS’ electronic work permit module.
The eWP feature ensures that all necessary safety protocols, hazard assessments and compliance requirements are met before your staff gets started on the task at hand.
With BOMS, you get instant oversight into permit statuses, trends and permit history for when it’s audit time.
Investing in an OHS software like BOMS is a strategic move for businesses that need to:
If you want to create a safe, connected and engaging work environment at your organization, it’s time to take the next step.
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