Safety Inductions: A mobile app for an easier contractor safety process

Introduction to Safety inductions App:

Safety induction is a mobile application aiming to reduce cost related to the presence of sub-contractors or external service providers on site. When time management is at utmost importance (outages, urgencies), external service providers are called upon on site to perform tasks, inspections, or maintenance work, while having one EHS officer on site, the execution of the safety inductions can take several hours of the officer’s time (who is required to perform other tasks in that situation) Statistically, an induction takes on average 15 minutes, when multiplied by the number of visitors, it can elevate to several hours (even when done by groups) This application is developed as described next to tackle this situation.

FAQ:

01) Why does the app close when I deny the use of my camera?

The use of the camera is mandatory for the app to function, only by using the scan option that further actions can be performed, if you have refused the authorization window by mistake, you can always allow the use of the camera from Settings -> Applications -> App Authorizations.

02) Where can I find and/or print my responses to all the surveys I took?

After submitting the survey, your responses are automatically submitted to the health and safety officer of the plant you will be visiting, you do not have the possibility to see them any longer.

03) What Type of QR Codes can be scanned with the app?

Site specific QR codes are the only ones that can redirect you further in the app.

04) Can I change the language?

This feature is not yet available

05) Are all Safety Induction content available?

If you have been handed out a QR code for the specific plant you will be visiting / working in, the content is naturally available

06) Is there a version of the app for iOS?

Please check the Appstore. The date of the release of the IOS version is not communicated.

07) Where can I find the answers to the safety induction?

The correct answers to the survey are kept with the Safety officer, Safety inductions app is not responsible for the answers.

08) Do I need a password to open the app after the first time?

Since no personal data are used during the authentication, all is required is the QR code.

09) Can I do the induction in groups?

No, the induction using this application must be done personally by each person. Otherwise, the respective power plant must be contacted.

10) Can I get app notifications?

The app does not allow any notification features.

11) How long does an induction take?

The induction time depends on the power plant. The Question-Answer-part depends on each person. The app has no impact on these parameters.

12) Where can I find support?

Please contact the support team using the contact information / form

13) The app could not be downloaded / installed on my smartphone, what to do?

Make sure your android version is up to date, and you have a stable internet connection during the download, also make sure to have enough storage available, and you can also reboot the device.
If none of these solutions work, please contact the support.

14) Are there other options than to scan the QR Code to get to the safety induction?

Currently, the only possible option is via QR code scanning.

15) Does the app have access to the main page of SE O&M?

The app can refer the user to the SE O&M webpage, this webpage is also accessible via a normal browser.