Sam, Author at Beakon Software

3 Mistakes Safety Managers Make When Deciding To Use Safety Management Software

Being a safety manager, dealing with difficult decisions every day is probably something you are already used to. From ensuring employees are up to date on all safety protocol to on-boarding new contractors, chances are your hands are already quite full. Deciding whether to use software to manage your organisation’s health and safety needs or […]

Incident Management System: A Simple Framework to Get Started

Incident management is a process and not a single, one-off project. That means there needs to be a system in place to ensure incidents are captured, analysed and reported. Without a proper framework in place, incidents could prove to be very costly because a system is not in a position to appropriately deal with anything […]

3 Things You Need to Know About Incident Management Software

Everything in life has a domino effect in some way or the other. Of course, some might be considered more influential than others might. However, every incident has far-reaching consequences. The same holds true for today’s businesses. It does not matter whether you are managing safety, security or even compliance. Any incident, no matter how […]

Risk Management Strategy: A Guide to Getting Started

Most large organisations do not have a problem developing risk management programs because they got the basic framework right several years ago. The same cannot be said for newer organisations or startups that have experienced exponential growth. These companies often rely on lean methodology principles that are not quite as effective in putting together an […]

The Uses of a Permit to Work System in Any Organisation

Every organisation must keep their employees and independent contractors safe. Several safety procedures have been put in place to act as a guideline for companies to operate. One great example is the permit to work system. A permit to work system (PTW) is a formally documented system implemented in high-risk activities and often found in […]

The Benefit of Safety Audit Software

Using safety audit software could be one of the best decisions you can make for your organisation. This piece of software can literally catapult your company into the “best in class” category effortlessly. Using this software is the only way to ensure that your company’s processes are compliant with necessary health and safety laws. What […]

Risk Register Systems: Everything Project Managers Need To Know

Project managers are accustomed to facing risks whenever they undertake a new project. It is their job, however, to find ways to mitigate these risks. For project managers to tackle these situations effectively, they use risk management processes and frameworks. One of the most essential components of a risk management framework is the risk register. […]

5 Benefits of Implementing a Visitor Management System in Your Organisation

For many businesses, paper-based visitor management systems such as guest books and nametags are the only visitor management system they ever operate. The problem with these outdated, manual systems is that they are challenging to keep track of and very time-consuming to document. Most importantly, these outdated systems lack the type of protection your organisation […]

Benefits of Inducting New Contractors Online

Inducting new contractors is always a challenge for many managers. In fact, many managers who use our contractor induction software described the onboarding process as one of the “biggest management challenges” they were facing. Honestly, this should not come as a surprise for several reasons. For example, independent contractors are more likely to spend less […]

Benefits of Using Occupational Safety Software for Your Company

Everything around us can be managed better by software and technology. In the consumer world, everything from shopping to finding love can be done with the push (or swipe) of a button. The same holds true in the business world as well. Today, many aspects of an organisation are being managed by software. For example, […]