Blog

A common method of sustaining safety processes over time is the checklist – a standardised list of the safety steps that need to be followed for specific field worker tasks. It’s a tried and tested method – something that’s used everywhere from the preflight routines of a pilot to the rigorous medical checks that are…

So your business has decided to make the move. You’re going to switch from your old paper-based ways of managing your mobile workers, over to see the shiny new benefits of GPS tracking software. From a business perspective, it just makes sense. It provides a simpler, less costly and more efficient way to work – one…

Keeping track of where things are is essential when you’re working with a mobile workforce. This means knowing not only where each worker is, but also the location and status of the components of a company – from tools and equipment to laptops and packages. It’s a task that is being transformed by digital technology,…

As a nation we are becoming more and more (and more) impatient. We have higher expectations when needing answers. With the aid of digital tech we can find out exactly what we require at the click of a button and even base decisions on speed of service, with willingness to pay higher premiums. To capitalise…

So for any organisation making the switch to a digital system, it pays to understand these differences and to plan accordingly. For a full guide check out: What to expect when mobile workers go paper free. How to tackle the generation gap during a digital switchover: Phase it in gently Employees become wary of change when they…

The need to effectively manage communications is of growing importance in the highways sector. It’s a particular challenge for local authorities who have a duty to keep people informed about what’s happening on the roads. In the past, the difficulty facing councils was how to get messages out in a time before digital communications. It meant…

For a fieldworker to operate safely, they must be able to identify potential hazards and to work in ways which minimise risks. This requires effective training and a commitment to safety that goes beyond the basic legal duties. Minimising accidents and protecting workers welfare is a basic requirement for an efficient and reliable field services operation….