NEW TOOL TO IMPROVE CONSTRUCTION AUDITS

FOCUS4AUDIT is a new handheld safety tool that has proven to improve control of the focus four hazards on construction sites

Put this new technology in the hands of safety personnel or even hourly workers and see how your safety score improves.

This innovative product was developed in collaboration by industry leaders in handheld technology, Laubrass Inc. and safety experts at the University of West Virginia.

FOCUS4AUDIT IS THE PATH TO SAFE CONSTRUCTION SITES.

AUDIT CONSTRUCTION SITE “FOCUS FOUR

HAZARDS”

FALLSELECTRICAL HAZARDS

STRUCK BYCAUGHT BETWEEN

PAPER FREESAFETY INSPECTIONS

EASYDATA CAPTURE

INSTANT REPORTS

BETTER AUDITS FOR BETTER SAFETY

Use a handheld

computer to AUDIT

Site Safety

1

Visit Date:

Contractor: ABC Company

14/02/2011XYZ Industrial Site

Workers Managed:

Address:

Print Date:

42

Joe Smith

ABC Company

Montreal, Quebec, H1A 5B9

Contractor:Site:

123 First Street 14/02/2011Visits Date:

Fall-Safe Contractor Demographics

14/02/2011

Contact:

16Number Exposed:Location: Building A - First Floor

Number Exposed: 12

Exposure: Ladder (Intervention)Ladder (protection)

Intervention:Correct size for the job

1

No

Fully opened and spreader bars locked

2

Yes

Firm foundation for ladder feet

3

Yes

Proper climbing procedures being used

4

Yes

Three point contact rule being followed

5

No

System free from obvious defects.

6

Yes

Worker not standing on top 2 steps

7

No

Being used properly and not being bypassed.

8

No

Adequate access/egress9

YesScore: 55.56%

Exposure: Walking/Working +6ftGuard Rail System

Intervention:Top edge between 39" and 45" and at least 2"x4" construction.

1

Yes

Midrail centered and at least 1"x6" or 2"x4" construction.

2

Yes

Guardrail capable of withstanding 200 lb. Force.

3

Yes

Midrail capable of withstanding 150 lb. force

4

No

Toeboard installed and structurally sound.

5

Yes

Posts no more then 8' apart and at least 2"x4" construction.

6

Yes

Smooth and free from defects.

7

Yes

Being used properly and not being bypassed.

8

YesScore: 87.50%

70.59%

Location Summary Score:

Location: Building A - Second Floor

Number Exposed: 4

Exposure: Hoist areas +6ftPersonal Fall Arrest

Intervention:Anchor point proper and capable of 5000 lbs. Or 2 times the intended load.

1

Yes

Free fall limited to 6' or less.

2

Yes

Sufficient total fall clearance.

3

Yes

Lanyard attachment point to worker in center of back.

4

Yes

System free from obvious defects.

5

Yes

Being used properly and not being bypassed.

6

YesScore: 100.00%

Exposure: Unprotected sides and edges +6ftGuard Rail System

Intervention:Top edge between 39" and 45" and at least 1/4" diameter.

1

Yes

Wire rope does not deflect below 39" with 200 lbs. Applied.

2

Yes

Flagged every 6'.3

No

Midrail centered.4

Yes

Toeboard installed and structurally sound.

5

No

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Quickly seeSAFETY SCORES and hazards to

address

2Implement

corrective actions to CONFORM

with safety guidelines

3EASIER ON SITE ASSESSMENTS

USING HANDHELD TECHNOLOGY

100% COMPLIANCEFOR FOCUS 4 SAFETY HAZARDS

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:

www.laubrass.comCall 1-866-526-8040 or

1-514-526-8040

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:Windows® 95 / 98 / 2000 / NT 4 / XP / Vista

Note: Windows® 95 and NT do not support USB.

For Palm OS® handhelds:Palm OS® 3.5 or higher

Serial Cradle with any kind of HandheldUSB Cradle only with Palm®, Handspring® or Sony CLIÉ®PalmDesktop version 4.1 or higher when using USB Cradle

For Pocket PC handhelds:Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 or higher

Windows Mobile® 6 Classic, Windows Mobile® 6 Professional, Windows Mobile® 5 for Pocket PC, Pocket PC 2003 (including Second Edition and full VGA support),

Pocket PC 2002 or Pocket PC 2000.

USB Cradle for your handheld

Note: Handheld must have a touchscreen and stylusNote: Windows CE is not suported.

FOCUS4AUDIT™ is the most effective solution to monitor and improve worker safety on any construction site. This innovative tool allows you to efficiently capture all information specific to OSHA’s four high priority hazards and review your safety scores instantly.

SPECIFIC TO OSHA’S 4 HIGH PRIORITY HAZARDS:Falls, Electricity, Caught Between & Struck By

• Audit questions authored and validated by West Virginia University

• Comprehensive information included to assess each standard

SAFETY AUDITS MADE EASY

• Audits can be conducted with little training or safety knowledge

• Incorporate photos as documentation and teaching tools • Customize your own audits from our template.

MONITOR HAZARDS

• Generate performance scores that monitor safety performance

• Track your site performance week to week

• Compare site performance within your company

IMPROVE SAFETY

• Expand the “eyes and ears” of safety professionals

• Identify safety issues for improvement

• Use of handheld audit tools are proven to improve site safety performance

FOCUS4AUDIT™ completely automates your construction site safety audits saving you time on each and every inspection. Compliance to safety standards has never been easier.

BETTER AUDITS FOR BETTER SAFETY