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One More Time about the Importance of Fire Safety Measures at Enterprises

One More Time about the Importance of Fire Safety Measures at EnterprisesAccording to U.S. Fire Administration, 10-year trends for fires and fire-related injuries have decreased. However, the trends for fire-related deaths and dollar loss have increased. People still don’t take fire preventive measures seriously enough. Especially at enterprises where the risks are higher. Fires in businesses can result in substantial property damage and endanger hundreds of lives. Here are several steps that are essential while implementing the fire safety policy in the workplace.

Constant control of potential problem areas

There is a number of common hazards at any enterprise that is likely to be the source of a fire. It usually concerns machines and equipment, various electrical appliances and cords, flammable, HVAC systems, and more. All these potential problem areas should be regularly inspected and maintained to identify any malfunctions at the earliest stages.

Ensuring proper and functioning fire-fighting equipment

Every business should have functioning fire-fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, sprinklers, etc. The service life must be clearly tracked. And of course, such equipment must be constantly maintained.

Emergency plan and employee preparation

Preparation is one of the most important elements of a fire safety policy. Each enterprise must have an emergency plan. Moreover, all employees must be instructed in emergency procedures. Regular training, fire drills, and reminders are essential. Also, it is important to make sure the emergency and evacuation plans accommodate employees with disabilities.

The role of mobile solutions in fire safety policy

It is important to understand that these measures aren’t for getting leadership, managers, and all staff in trouble and providing additional load — they contribute to a safe and successful workflow. Nowadays there are solutions to streamline and simplify fire preventive measures. Fire inspection apps are a real godsend for enterprises. They allow users to keep all aspects of fire safety policy under control without a huge investment of time and effort.

Fire Inspection app – a must-have tool for any enterprise

Snappii has been providing high-quality mobile solutions to businesses for 10 years. One of the fields we cover is various inspections. Snappii offers a special ready-made app to conduct fast and professional fire inspections without paperwork. The Fire Inspection app allows users to capture required data easily and quickly using a mobile device. The pre-made mobile inspection form can be filled out in few minutes. There is an opportunity to take and attach photos. The completed inspection form can be signed and generated to the PDF or Excel report, shared and stored on the device. Watch how the Fire Inspection app works in this short video demo. The app is available in Apple App Store and Google Play. The Snappii team is ready to discuss app customization. If you have your own convenient, familiar, and well-established forms, we can convert them to their digital format and add them to the app. Send your forms and requirements here.

Why Inventory Management is Essential and the Best Mobile App for This Activity

Why Inventory Management is Essential and the Best Mobile App for This ActivityInventory management is essential regardless of industry

Some businesses, regardless of their industry, often ignore inventory control. It’s a delusion to think that inventory management is only related to the retail sector. It is an essential activity for numerous industries. The main goal of inventory management is to maintain optimal stock levels and a seamless supply chain. A lack of inventory control can result in severe losses for businesses.

The choice in favor of mobile solutions

Nowadays more and more companies switch to mobile solutions for inventory management. It is much more convenient than paperwork and speeds up the process several times. Mobile inventory management apps allow users to collect accurate data instantly right in the field. Moreover, it is the most reliable way and the obtained data is always at hand. According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc., the inventory management software market size is set to exceed USD 5 billion by 2026.

Inventory Anything app: a small but smart pocket tool

Despite the wide variety in the inventory management app market, it is extremely difficult to find the optimal and affordable solution. Therefore, Snappii took into account all the basic user requirements and created a smart, user-friendly, and absolutely affordable Inventory Anything app. With the help of this app users can to:

– fill out the pre-made mobile form;

– capture photos, text, cost, etc.;

– scan bar codes;

– calculate sales, costs, and profit;

– search and edit saved inventories;

– generate the PDF reports based on completed forms;

– share the reports via all available sharing options.

The Snappii team has created a short demo video to show the Inventory Anything app in action. The app is available in both Apple App Store and Google Play.

If you have your own familiar and well-established forms and don’t want to refuse them, the Snappii team is able to convert them to the app. It’s fast and affordable. Send us your forms and requirements and get a free quote to start.

The Undeniable Benefits of Mobile Inspection Forms and Apps and the Way to Switch to Them Instantly

The Undeniable Benefits of Mobile Inspection Forms and Apps and the Way to Switch to Them InstantlyFinally, it is available for anyone

For years, paper-based inspection forms and checklists were the way for various enterprises to collect data in the field. Any alternatives to paper forms were too expensive and available just for huge corporations. However, with the rapid development of mobile technologies, today anyone has an opportunity to utilize mobile inspection forms and apps on mobile devices. Let’s take a look at what makes them far more effective than paper-based inspection forms.

The undeniable benefits of mobile inspection forms and apps

– Paper forms are not overly durable by nature. There is always the possibility of a form being damaged or lost. Mobile inspection forms exclude this. They are reliable and always at hand.

– With mobile inspection forms and apps, the data collection process can be significantly reduced down. Adding information to the pre-made fields requires just several minutes. Moreover, there is no more need to deliver forms to the office. Mobile forms can be instantly shared anytime anywhere.

– Faster inspections mean faster decision-making and turnaround. Mobile inspection forms and apps increase the efficiency and quality of the workflow.

– Mobile inspection forms and apps do not only save an enterprise’s valuable time but significantly reduce costs. Paper requires processing, maintenance, and storage. It comes at an impressive cost. Mobile solutions eliminate all these expenses.

– In the age of care for the environment and green initiatives, it has never been more important to promote environmental friendliness in the business environment. Rejection of paper and utilizing inspection mobile forms and apps help both the environment and the personal ecological footprint of each employee.

The leading provider of the best mobile solutions

Switching to mobile inspection forms and apps is easy peasy if you contact Snappii. Snappii has ten years of experience and incessant improvement of its mobile solutions. We offer smart and feature-rich inspection apps for plenty of industries and fields of activity. Moreover, the Snappii team is able to create a custom inspection app based on your existing forms and checklists. It is incredibly fast, simple and affordable. Contact us and get rid of paper in a snap.

4 Advantages Businesses Get While Opting for Mobile Forms

Mobile technology is a tidal wave of progress in all fields of modern business. Many companies and organizations today have an increasing need to enable workers to work with various data outside of the office, right in the field. Mobile forms have become a real godsend for that. Let’s explore some advantages of mobile forms in more detail.

Convenience and agility

The first obvious advantage of mobile forms is their convenience of use, especially for field workers in such fields as construction, field service, warehouse management, transportation, and more. It is hard and often impossible to manually fill out paper-based documents or make some writings. This way, field workers neglect this which ultimately negatively affects the entire operation of the company. Mobile forms eliminate this and allow specialists to easily fill out pre-made mobile forms in a few clicks.

Speed

In the world of paper forms and paperwork, the flow of information is slow. Field workers spend much time both filling out the forms manually and delivering them to the office. It takes hours or even days. However, mobile forms have changed a game. Filling out a mobile form is a process of several minutes. Moreover, field workers can instantly submit any mobile forms and reports remotely without visits to the office.

Accuracy

Filling out paper-based forms by hand is associated with inevitable errors and typos due to the specificity of handwriting and conditions. In some cases, even one small typo can significantly harm the entire operation. Mobile forms put an end to such errors and typos and contribute to accurate, reliable, and timely data.

Cost saving

According to the Coopers & Lybrand study, 15% of an organization’s revenue is spent on creating, managing, and distributing documents. Companies have to spend money on paper repositories and special staff for their maintenance. Mobile forms keep such costs to a minimum. All documentation can be conveniently and securely stored on a mobile device.

Switch to mobile forms with Snappii

Snappii is a leading provider of mobile apps. We cover plenty of industries and fields of activity. Snappii users have 3 ways to switch to mobile forms:

– DIY with Snappii Form Converter. It is a powerful and easy-to-use platform with the Optical Field Recognition system. Anyone can convert the existing form to its mobile analog or create a new one from scratch. No special skills are required. There are video tutorials to make this process even clearer and simpler.

– Order mobile form creation or conversion. The Snappii team is ready to instantly convert your forms or create mobile forms in accordance with your specific needs. You can send your forms and requirements and get a free quote to start.

– Snappii Mobile Forms app. Snappii offers the ready-made Mobile Forms app with 100+ ready-to-use form templates. Anyone can download the app free and start using the forms.

3 Tools for Safe and Efficient Roof Inspections

3 Tools for Safe and Efficient Roof InspectionsA roof inspection is one of the most important parts of home inspection. Inspectors need the right tools in order to get their job done quickly, safely, and efficiently. Here are the main ones.

Ladder

The first thing you need for roof inspection is a ladder. Ladder safety is a priority since most accidents involve them. The ladder must provide enough grip so that inspectors don’t worry about balancing while climbing. Placing the ladder it is important to make sure there are at least two rungs above the gutter. It’s always a good idea to strap the ladder to the gutter with a safety strap. The load capacity of the ladder must be up to 300 lbs (136 kg). And of course, it must satisfy all OSHA and ANSI standards.

Roofing shoes

While climbing on the roof, inspectors must wear special roofing shoes. Such shoes must provide the required stability to not slip off and fall. The highlights to look out for are:

– thick and slip-resistant outsole,

– lightweight,

– shock-absorption,

– strong and solid outer material,

– good ankle support.

Hiking shoes can be a good choice for roof inspections.

Inspection software

The main purpose of roof inspections is to collect data for further decisions based on it. This way, inspectors need a tool to work with such data. The best way is the usage of special roof inspection apps. Inspectors don’t need to make any notes, they can easily and quickly fill in a pre-made mobile form with necessary fields. All data can be conveniently stored on any mobile device and it is always at hand.

Roof Inspection app from Snappii

Snappii offers the Roof Inspection app, designed for roofing industry professionals and any layman. The app allows users to collect all required details and instantly add them to the pre-made consolidated mobile form. Also, users can take and upload pictures, make notes, and add a digital signature. The completed form can be converted to the report. The report can be saved and shared as a PDF file. Watch this video to see the Roof Inspection app in action. The app is available in Apple App Store and Google Play. If you are not fully satisfied with the ready-made version of the app, the Snappii team is ready to convert it for you. For example, we can add your own forms to this app. Contact us here to discuss any app customization.

Why Reports Are Important and the Best Way of Effective Reporting

Why Reports Are Important and the Best Way of Effective ReportingThe purpose and importance of reporting

Reports are a valuable and essential document for any enterprise regardless of size or industry. First of all, it is a means for monitoring and analyzing performance as well as identifying areas and opportunities for improvement and growth. Some business reporting is a regulatory requirement. Also, different reports will provide distinct value for each area of an enterprise.

The ingredients for effective reporting

Regularity and timeliness are 2 key ingredients for successful and effective reporting. It influences directly the opportunity to instantly investigate and solve any identified issues and tasks. In addition, the accuracy, and reliability of this kind of data are also important. Therefore, any business strives to establish a stable, smooth, and efficient reporting process, especially if the staff has a large number of field workers.

Mobile reports come forward

The vast majority of businesses use mobile technologies when it comes to effective reporting. Mobile forms allow workers to replace paperwork and can significantly reduce the time for generating a report. Pre-made mobile forms are a very flexible tool that is always at hand. They can be filled in in a few clicks anywhere and convert to a PDF report. The next core advantage of this kind of reporting is the ability to submit such reports remotely. Field workers do not need to waste time visiting the office or meeting with the manager. Moreover, mobile reports are more accurate and contain fewer errors and inaccuracies.

Snappii’s unique opportunities

Snappii is a successful provider of quality mobile solutions for any industry. We can help companies switch to mobile forms and mobile reports in record time. It is extremely important that they can keep the familiar forms they already use. The Snappii team will just convert them to their mobile analog. “The company has gone from many paper items to 0 paper needed for our purpose,” says Edwin Smutt from Elevation Transport. Get rid of a paper-based reporting system and go mobile without a huge investment of time and money. Send us your forms to get started.

The Main Reasons to Perform Regular Heavy Equipment Inspections

The Main Reasons to Perform Regular Heavy Equipment InspectionsKeeping up with the condition of your heavy equipment is as important a task as using it properly. Regular inspections are the main component of a heavy equipment maintenance plan. And here’s why.

Prevention of costly repair and replacement

By conducting thorough heavy equipment inspections, you are ensuring that all components are in working order. It is the best way to detect potential issues before they turn into serious breakdowns. The repair and especially replacement of heavy equipment is an expensive task. This way, regular heavy equipment inspections can help you be prudent and keep the budget.

Prevention of downtime and time shifts

Equipment breakdowns negatively affect not only the budget but also productivity. If your heavy equipment isn’t working properly or is out of order, delays and time shifts occur. This jeopardizes the entire project and your reliability in the face of customers.

Avoidance of safety issues

And last but not least point is that regular heavy equipment inspections can limit safety issues. Properly operating equipment is less likely to contribute to an accident. Human resources are the most valuable part of any project. Therefore, it is extremely important to protect them by all possible measures.

Heavy Equipment Inspection app from Snappii

Snappii has been a successful provider of powerful mobile apps for various industries for 10 years. Heavy equipment inspection is among the fields of activity that we try to optimize and simplify. So, the Snappii team has developed the Heavy Equipment Inspection app. This app allows users to conduct detailed inspections covering each major system and component of heavy equipment with just a smartphone or a tablet. No need to manually fill in uncomfortable and unreliable paper forms. The pre-made mobile inspection form is always in your pocket and ready to be filled in in a few clicks. Moreover, as soon as the inspection form is completed, it can be instantly submitted as a PDF and an Excel file. Indicate problems, disrepairs, malfunctions in the equipment performance, and instantly notify mechanics about maintenance issues or repair services required. Here is the demo video to show the Heavy Equipment Inspection app in action. You can find and download the ready-made app in Apple App Store and Google Play. Also, the Snappii team is always available to discuss app customization. Send us your specific requirements and we will come back with a free quote.

Regular Reporting as Key to Keeping Safety at Construction Sites

Regular Reporting as Key to Keeping Safety at Construction SitesConstruction is one of the most dangerous fields to work

According to the stats of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, out of every 5,000 private-industry worker fatalities, 20 percent are in construction. This field is also related to many non-fatal injuries that cost companies millions of dollars per year. This way, construction site safety is one of the most considerable things during a construction project.

Managers must mitigate safety hazards to construction workers through some actions. Among them are awareness of all possible hazards, regular training, and testing of safety knowledge, provision of personal protective equipment, accounting for weather conditions, keeping construction equipment in proper safe order, constant communication, and regular reporting.

Constant awareness is a way to ensure safety

Snappii can help with two points: communication and reporting. Snappii construction apps allow users to establish a steady flow of timely and accurate data. This is extremely important for constant control of the issue of safety on the construction site and other important points of the construction project.

The Construction Daily Log app is the #1 reporting tool. The app includes a one-page collapsed mobile form with the fields for contractor details, site information, work performed, subcontractor progress, issues and punch lists, reasons for delays, additional work or change requests, materials purchased and received, labor, and travel hours, and more. The form can be filled in with the voice-to-text feature. Users can attach pictures and make any drawing right on them to highlight progress or show problem areas. After filling out the form, it can be instantly generated into the PDF report. All workers can instantly submit the reports in various ways and safely store them in the app. Managers, in turn, can track who has not turned their report in. The Construction Daily Log app is a small but powerful solution to keep everything under control and avoid incidents and any safety issues on the construction sites.

Here is a short demo video that can give a better idea of the Construction Daily Log app. Also, the Snappii support team is always ready to answer any of your questions. Download and try the app in Apple App Store or Google Play and contact us at support@snappii.com.

How to Help Remote Employees Work with Data More Efficiently

How to Help Remote Employees Work with Data More EfficientlyWhat worries remote employees

Today many employees are adjusting to working from home amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. They are being faced with an entirely new situation and try not to lose productivity outside the office.

One of the pain points of remote working is communication between remote employees and between employees and their managers. The most common and related problems are:

– lack of opportunity to reach each other quickly enough,

– lack of timely and reliable data,

– poor reporting,

– poor decision-making process,

– excess amount of emails and their confusion,

– etc.

This way, remote employees need a solution that will link the entire data collection, management, and exchange process as well as make it simple and fast. Mobile apps are the best tool for this task.

How mobile solutions can improve work with data

Mobile apps offer pre-made mobile forms that simplify, accelerate and optimize work with various data. Employees have an established format and fields. All they need is just add necessary data. Mobile forms significantly reduce the likelihood of errors and inaccuracies. Also, employees can instantly generate professional reports based on the completed forms and submit them to managers. Managers, in their turn, receive accurate data in a timely manner that is easy to store and to which they can have constant access.

Why Snappii is #1 provider of mobile solutions

Snappii is a proven expert in advanced mobile solutions for businesses. We offer the easiest way to switch to mobile apps and forms. Most businesses already have their own, familiar forms and they do not want to part with them. Snappii took this into account and developed a unique Optical Field Recognition system to convert any existing forms to their mobile analog in a snap. This way, anyone can go mobile without a huge investment of time and money. Learn more about how it works here. Empower remote employees with efficient mobile solutions and keep building up your business.

4 Tips to Keep Warehouse at Its Best

4 Tips to Keep Warehouse at Its BestManaging a warehouse also includes keeping it in good condition at all times. A clean and tidy work environment contributes to better working conditions, higher productivity, and lesser safety issues or accidents. This way, warehouse maintenance activities should be given as much priority as other daily operations. Here are some tips to keep the warehouse at its best.

 

1. Cleaning and pest control

After unloading the goods, the warehouse can be quite dirty and messy. Keep the warehouse clean and do regular cleaning so that staff can comfortably and safely carry out their duties. Also, warehouses often become an easy target for various pests. If left unchecked, they can destroy stored goods, spread infections, and hamper proper daily activities. So, this is also an important reason for a thorough cleaning as well as carrying out regular site inspections. Hire a pest control professional if you need more protection.

2. Barriers and floor labeling

A disorganized warehouse also degrades workflow. Use some tools to make the workspace organized. Floor labels and markings are a simple and efficient way of organizing a warehouse. Mark flow of traffic and forklift routes, designate positions of various warehouse equipment and inventory, and more. Also, use barriers to cordon off certain parts of a warehouse and make moving easier, faster, and safer.

3. Recycling

More and more people nowadays think about environmental concerns and about their contribution to maintaining ecology. Running a “green” warehouse is quite popular nowadays. It is based on the 3R – reduce, reuse, and recycle. This principle is simple to implement and ensures better warehouse condition and maintenance as well as the image of an entire business.

4. Special mobile apps

Warehouse maintenance is an extensive task. Usage of special mobile apps helps keep all aspects under control. Also, it is the best way to organize all documentation.

Snappii offers some feature-rich apps that can be extremely helpful in warehouse maintenance.

– Cleaning Inspection Checklist app. This app makes cleaning inspections paperless and agile and increases the quality of cleaning procedures.

– Pest Control app. This app helps keep any warehouse under strong control and ensure safety.

– Warehouse Inventory & Shipment app. This is the best solution to automate warehouse inventory and perform it in minutes right on a mobile device.

Find more Snappii’s ready-made apps for plenty of industries and fields of activity. Most of these apps are customizable. We will meet your specific requirements and modify the app for you. Contact us to discuss app customization.

Tips to Use While Performing Workplace Safety Measures

Tips to Use While Performing Workplace Safety MeasuresSafety always comes first

Regardless of industry or field of activity, workplace safety should always be a priority. It’s about keeping employees healthy and workable as well as avoidance of legal risks. Many business owners and safety managers are looking for new and updated ideas and tips to keep daily workplace safety. Here are some of them.

– First-aid training with visual demonstration. Do not limit employees to one theory. Let them see with their own eyes and try basic first-aid activities. Also, remember to check and restock the first-aid kit regularly.

– Keeping tidiness and cleanliness. It is not only a matter of convenience and pleasantness of work but also a part of safety. For example, littering and cluttering a space can restrict access to emergency exits or firefighting equipment. Also, slippery, dirty, or sticky floors can contribute to injuries.

– Special attention to storage and labeling of hazardous materials. This goes for various combustible and volatile materials, chemicals, solvents, products, paints, and more. This is often overlooked. However, even a small leak can cause a serious problem.

– Use of appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment). Each hazardous activity must be performed exclusively in equipment designed specifically for it. Moreover, the PPE should be checked regularly for signs of wear or damage and instantly replaced if necessary.

– Use of special safety inspection apps. Such apps simplify and accelerate inspections of firefighting equipment and safety precautions’ compliance. Also, this is a great opportunity to get rid of paperwork in this task.

Add Fire Inspection app to your safety tools

The ready-made Fire Inspection app from Snappii is an excellent tool to perform instant inspections and capture required data using a mobile device. Ensure that the premises have all fire safety and fire suppression equipment in place and in good working order. No more time-consuming paperwork and unreliable inspection paper-based forms. Fill in the pre-made mobile form in a few clicks. Also, users can capture handwritten signatures and attach photos. The completed inspection form can be generated to the PDF or Excel report, shared, and stored on the device. Watch this video to learn more about the Fire Inspection app. Download the app in Apple App Store or Google Play.

Never settle for less! If you are not completely satisfied with the Fire Inspection app’s functionality, Snappii is ready to customize it for you. Send us your requirements here and let’s discuss them.

Snappii Apps for Home Maintenance

Snappii Apps for Home MaintenanceTake care of the place where you live

Home maintenance is key for a comfortable and safe home environment. A house, kept in proper order and cleanliness less likely develops the problems that lead to stress and expensive repair. This is achieved through regular inspections and monitoring of various components. Today there are special mobile apps to simplify and optimize inspection data collection and storage. It is a real godsend for homeowners. Snappii offers the following useful apps that any homeowner should try.

The apps to be your helpers at hand

HVAC Inspection Checklist app. Regular and accurate inspection and maintenance will keep your HVAC equipment operating efficiently and running smoothly throughout the year. The HVAC Inspection Checklist app is the best assistant for this task. There is a mobile checklist to instantly fill it out in a few clicks. Also, users can generate the report based on the completed checklist and store it right in the app. Download and try the app in Apple App Store and Google Play.

Pest Control app. When it comes to keeping your home safe and comfortable, pest control is one of the major activities you must do regularly. Snappii offers the Pest Control app to perform a quick inspection and collect necessary data with your smartphone. The app is available in Apple App Store and Google Play.

Roof Inspection app. Performing regular roof inspections can lower the overall repair and replacement costs by 50% and significantly extend the roof life. Snappii understands the importance and specificity of this process and has created the Roof Inspection app. Users can easily collect all required details and fill in a pre-made mobile form. It is made with a few clicks and they don’t even have to leave the inspection place. Moreover, there is an opportunity to take and upload pictures. Here is a short video about the app. Download and try it in Apple App Store and Google Play.

Inspect Anything app. The Inspect Anything app is a universal app to perform a quick inspection of any part of your house. Capture any data you need and create full-length PDF and Excel reports with photos, drawings, and more. Share inspection reports via email, text messages, cloud drives, and other services. Download the Inspect Anything app in Apple App Store and Google Play.

Most Snappii apps are customizable. This way, if any app is not quite suitable for you, we can discuss its modification. Send us your requirements here.


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