Safety Week is a time for everyone—people, companies, even competitors—to come together and celebrate the hard work of those in our industry who prioritize safety above all else. This year, Construction Safety Week is celebrated from May 6th – May 10th.
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In 2022, 1,069 construction professionals died while working… The construction industry experienced more on-the-job fatalities than any other sector.
This week is a special opportunity to honor those affected by workplace incidents and to reaffirm our unwavering dedication to ensuring that every worker returns home unharmed at the end of each day. This commitment lies at the core of our operations and values.
We’ve been diligently working to bring you new safety incident features. These features minimize legal risks and ensure compliance with OSHA reporting obligations for workplace injuries, enhancing your safety management capabilities.
Our 2024.3 update includes Per Diem Tracking, a Toolbox Talk Library, alongside Safety Incident Reporting. Now, let’s explore the features of our 2024.3 update, starting with Safety Incidents.
Safety Incident Reports: Navigate Job Site Accidents with Confidence
Dealing with job site incidents often means hours spent gathering information and completing OSHA forms, alongside the overwhelming concern about workers’ health, form accuracy, deadlines, and more.
Let’s simplify the job site incident process so you can prioritize employee safety and project progress on the same job site.
When an injury is reported, the busybusy’s Safety Incidents feature automatically notifies the necessary individuals. Administrators back at the office can review incident reports, complete required details, follow up on outcomes, and stay on top of crucial OSHA deadlines.
OSHA-compliant forms are generated instantly, ensuring accuracy and saving valuable time. Additionally, you can export your forms into CSV format and swiftly upload them to OSHA’s ITA system.
Don’t risk overlooking critical details in incident documentation—reduce your liability, simplify your process, and gain peace of mind with busybusy Safety Incidents, supporting you every step of the way.
The second feature is designed to make safety training more accessible and more organized for your crew; here’s how:
Toolbox Talks: Revolutionizing Safety Training
We’ve added a Toolbox Talk Library to our field reports, enabling supervisors to create quick and efficient safety training sign-off templates. The safety presenter selects material from our preloaded OSHA library, writes comments or descriptions, and lists attendees’ names. After the briefing, supervisors can pass their phones around for employee signatures.
The submitted field report includes collected signatures, comments, and attached toolbox talk material. Access to this OSHA training library simplifies safety briefings and reduces liability by providing signed reports of attendees and documented training content.
How Do I Access Safety Incidents and Toolbox Talks?
These two features—Safety Incidents and Toolbox Talks—are just the beginning of busybusy’s comprehensive safety offerings. We are committed to maximizing value for our clients. That’s why we’re offering our safety module free of charge until October, starting with incident reports and toolbox talks. As we roll out additional safety features in the coming months, you’ll continue to enjoy free access.
We’ll follow up in October to gather your feedback. If the safety module has been beneficial, you can continue using it by starting payments in October. If not, no worries—we’ll deactivate it at no cost.
Per Diem Tracking: Effortless Expense Management
What is Per Diem?
Per diem refers to a daily allowance or payment made to employees to cover expenses incurred while traveling for work or temporarily assigned to a location away from their usual place of work. This allowance typically covers meals, lodging, and incidental costs.
Per diem rates can vary based on location and are often set by employers or government regulations to ensure employees are adequately compensated for their expenses while on business trips or assignments. Per diem simplifies expense management for employees and employers by providing a fixed daily allowance rather than requiring detailed reimbursement for each expense.
For employees who frequently travel to remote job sites or work on out-of-town projects, keeping tabs on per diem expenses can be a challenge. With busybusy’s new Per Diem Tracking, our platform simplifies and organizes the process.
Employees can quickly request per diem directly from their mobile devices, while supervisors and administrators can efficiently manage and approve requests, ensuring accurate reimbursements without the hassle of paperwork.
Overall, per diem tracking enhances expense control, compliance, and efficiency, benefiting employers and employees involved in business travel or temporary work assignments.
In Conclusion
Let’s commit to fostering a safety culture that unites teams.
Prioritize safety and project progress with streamlined incident reporting and accessible safety training. Enjoy our safety module free of charge until October for incident reports and toolbox talks. We value your feedback as we enhance safety practices together. Stay tuned and stay safe with busybusy!
