The software consists of two main modules:
Safety Management: Covers recording, tracking and
managing safety incidents, investigations, safety meeting
minutes and inspections, tours and audits. Built-in documentation
management provides legal and internal form
management; integrated action management system allows
safety actions to be driven and managed from all modules of
the application.
Training and Competency: Manages courses and training,
employee observations, crew staffing and scheduling;
tracks internal job postings/employee bidding, union/management
grievances and employee discipline.
At a customer’s request, CorePoint can configure the software
to better align with specific requirements.
“One company wanted to record downtime because its
policy was to initiate an investigation after a certain amount
of downtime,” said Heitrich.
The Core OHST can be deployed on a company’s hardware
or cloud-hosted, and can be integrated with any payroll
or ERP system, preventing redundant data entry and accompanying
errors.
“Our NAG is a feature that has been well appreciated by
users,” said Heitrich. Email and SMS reminders go out at
specified frequencies. “It could be that a report is due, perhaps
training is expiring or scheduled for upgrading.” The
built-in “nag” delivers pertinent information to those who
need it “automagically.” Once a safety plan is in place, this
software keeps it on track while ensuring the proper training
for all employees is fulfilled ahead of time and throughout
the duration.
Working with small to very large companies plus on-site
contractors, CorePoint sells its products across Canada and
the U.S.
“We currently have seven employees,” said Heitrich. “Our
offices are in Calgary, but we also have developers working out
of Vancouver. In the past, we’ve effectively provided training
remotely, but typically we’ll go out and do a training session –
about two hours – for supervisors. We’ve trained everyone, even
those who have never used a computer, and we can develop a
custom training plan if further help is needed along the line.”
Remote reporting – no problem
CorePoint’s next exciting innovation is a true disconnected
mobile application that will allow customers in the field to
remotely enter observations and inspections. Thirteen years
ago, CorePoint released a rugged mobile application that
tracked quality inspections. Building on this experience, the
company has developed its new mobile application with the
focus on safety. While being used in remote locations, the tablet
or phone remains disconnected until back within Internet service
range. At that point, it can upload all information into the
system. This will save huge amounts of time in running reports,
providing access to information when and where it’s needed.
“We will soon be releasing this disconnected app to
accompany our Safety Solution, initially focusing on the
areas of employee and site observations and inspections. We
strongly believe that improving safety is the ‘CorePoint’ of
everything,” said Heitrich. “That’s why we don’t try to do a lot
of different things, but instead have specialized in our health
and safety software.”
That software solution, a kind of one-stop shop, saves time
and money with improved efficiency. Most importantly, it can
improve safety for every employee in any industry. CorePoint
Solutions is justifiably proud of its achievements and will
continue to make strides towards safer work sites in every
industry across North America.
COMPANY PROFILE
“One of our biggest
challenges has been
branching out into
industries beyond
forestry. But now
that construction and
utilities companies
realize the value of
our product, we’ve
really been expanding
and gaining
momentum.”
– Lisa Heitrich, CorePoint
Solutions Inc.
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