SAFETY MANAGEMENT
8.3 MOBILE APPLICATION SOFTWARE (APPS)
to review safety issues while performing design or constructability reviews . BIM is a tool that can facilitate this process .
on these devices might not prevent the night time blur . The Night Camera App will cre- ate clearer photos at night and under low light conditions .
ο MagicPlan by Sensopia – By taking a picture, this App will help measure rooms and draw floor plans, which can be useful to measure room dimensions to calculate ventila- tion requirements, identify correct ladder size, etc .
Records Management Apps
ο CamCard by IntSig – Depending on the project size and complexity, a construction safety professional will meet numerous personnel on the site, and exchange business cards . This App scans and reads business cards, and uploads the contact information into your phone contacts . Less time is spent on typing contact information and more time on field supervision .
ο CamScanner by IntSig – Have you ever wanted to share safety resources on a paper doc- ument with others quickly? This App allows you to scan and share a document . Safety professionals can scan a document and readily share with subcontractors . It also pro- vides edit and annotation features, which makes this a very handy App .
ο Microsoft Office for iOS by Microsoft Corporation – This Apps allows viewing, editing, and content creation that includes MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint .
ο Adobe Ideas by Adobe – This app provides a way for users to write on pictures, which can be useful during accident investigation when marking evidence locations . This can also be used to share safety information regarding audit findings and safety spot checks . And can be used to create photo-based Toolbox Safety Talks .
ο UIG Safe Work Apps – This APP has a completely paperless safety meeting minutes manager, has built in topics and built in systems for auto-generation/ email of meeting minutes to attendees, company designees, and outside sources .
Communication Apps – These Apps assists with safety communication to non-English speaking workers .
ο Translate by Google – This App allows you to translate words, sentences, even an entire document .
ο Vocre Translate – Want to talk to non-English speaking worker regarding safety? This translation App is used to make multi-language conversations possible in real time . This App uses the same technology that powers Siri, the Apple’s voice assistant .
8.3.2 Technical Safety Reference Apps
These Apps provide valuable technical safety reference for site supervision on the go .
EHS Pocket Guide by Dakota Software Corporation – This App contains OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations, which allows the user to search and view applicable documents .
NIOSH Pocket Guide by Dangerous Decisions LLC – This App provides immediate access to the most current safety guidelines regarding hazardous chemicals .
MSDS Mobile by KHA, Online-MSDS – This App allows users to search Safety Data Sheets (SDS) using the keyword, view them, and even send them as an attachment via email .
iOSHA 3151 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by 4CYTE, LLC – This App contains OSHA PPE requirements .
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Apps – NFPA publications including Codes and standards are available via these Apps .
Crane Operator Hand Signals by Special Carriers and Rigging Association – A simple app that provides information on crane operator hand signals .
Sling Calculator by Crosby – This app allows the user to compute load weight, sling tensions, and load’s center of gravity . There is both a free version (limited calculators) and purchase with more options .
Pocket First Aid & CPR from the American Heart Association – Provide simple first aid and CPR instructions .
Electrical Pro by Multieducator Inc – Assists users with many calculations and information regarding electrical safety .
OSHA Safety by William Howard - This OSHA Safety App includes the full text of the OSHA regulations for General Industry and Business . These OSHA 1910 Regulations cover most workplaces, including manufacturing, service industries, warehouses and distribution centers, and the medical / dental fields .
Recalls by Urban Apps – Recalls™ is an application that keeps you updated on all the most re- cent product recalls . See product images, descriptions, company information and other import- ant details to track and learn about the recalled products . In one place, you can track recalls from 5 U .S . Government Agencies .
8.3.3 Workplace Exposure Measurement Apps
These Apps allows users to evaluate workplace exposure .
Heat Safety Tool by OSHA - The App allows workers and supervisors to calculate the heat index for their worksite, and, based on the heat index, displays a risk level to outdoor workers . The App also provides guidance on preventive measures .
NIOSH Lift Calculator by Humantech – Makes the use of NIOSH lifting equation easier .
LuxMeter Pro by AM PowerSoftware – This App allows the user to measure light intensity .
Decibel 10th by Skypaw Co. Ltd – This App and many similar Apps lets users measure the sound level at the workplace . However, there is always a question of how accurate are these smart device sound measurement apps . Based on field testing, users should use this app to do a quick “temporary” analysis to determine noise levels, but should follow-up with “calibrated”
sound level meter .
8.3.4 Safety Planning and Audit Apps
Helps users to conduct safety audits and inspections, with a feature to take pictures and add them to the report, and email a copy of the full audit report (see Figure 8-4) .
iAuditor by SafetyCulture Pty Ltd
Safety Audit Pro by Iain Munro
Inspect Safety, Quality, and Environment by Nimonik
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) by BreakThrough Application Pty Ltd
iSAFE- observation based audit tool- University of Washington
Figure 8-4:Safety Audit Using Smartphone Apps on an iPad (Photo courtesy of Hensel Phelps Construction)
8.3.5 Custom-made Apps
There are many firms that can build custom apps for company-specific forms and checklists . Apps can be built for other functions such as tracking incidents and accidents, for safe worker observation, safety training, and education, and for many other safety functions . Construction professionals should keep abreast with these innovative technologies and make use of them to improve not only worker safety, but also work efficiency .