Modern Safety

iPad Safety Inspection Software – Interview with Mark Frederiksen

Jesse Kohl — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:18:02 +0000

Today, we’re sharing the next video in our iPad safety inspection software interview series. This series features interviews with the people behind Field ID’s leading inspection software and safety compliance management system, and the company’s tablet applications. In this video, Field ID Chief Technology Officer Mark Frederiksen share insights about how our development team works [...]

Near Field Communications adoption and safety inspections

Jesse Kohl — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:21:58 +0000

We’ve blogged about the benefits of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology in the past, pointing out its usefulness and potential when it comes to using NFC for safety inspections. Near field communication technology is in the news again this week, particularly in Canada, where major banking institutions have created a blueprint for making payments via [...]

Safety management and productivity

Somen Mondal — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:48:24 +0000

At Field ID, safety in the workplace is a priority, and our research in developing inspection software and safety management systems has shown that investing in effective safety management can yield a workforce and work environment that is not only safer but able to achieve complex goals with greater accuracy and efficiency. We’ve added many people to [...]

What do asbestos inspectors look for during an industrial compliance check?

Michelle Y. Llamas — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:05:47 +0000

Asbestos is a known carcinogen that if swallowed or inhaled can lead to serious diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer or even a prognosis of mesothelioma. In response to the threat of asbestos exposure in buildings, the Canadian government passed the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation 278/05 Designated Substance – Asbestos on Construction Projects [...]

Introducing Field ID for the iPhone – a safety app made simple

Matt Paterson — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:47:08 +0000

Today, we’ve officially announced the availability of Field ID for the iPhone. It’s been a week since we submitted the iPhone app to Apple for approval, which came late in the day yesterday. Needless to say, our team was excited and relieved at the same time. Apple’s quality assurance checks for apps that go into [...]