A PDF is Technically Digital. But will it Give You Insights?
Is a pdf file considered digitally transformed if you save the pre-shift inspection as a forklift daily inspection checklist pdf? The answer is yes… and no. You still collected the pre-shift inspection on a paper-based checklist. All that occurred was taking the paper-based checklist and saving the paper form to a pdf file. Technically, it is digitally converted. Problem solved. Right? But let’s ask: Is it useful? Can you look at a collection of data and determine patterns? Find potential issues? Probably not. The purpose of taking a forklift daily inspection checklist pdf and digitizing it with a forklift safety system is so you can get access to the data collected. And a few other things as well. What are they? Let’s get into it.
What is a Forklift Daily Inspection Checklist PDF?
To understand the benefits, let’s first review what a forklift daily inspection checklist pdf is. As a forklift operator begins his shift, he takes either a booklet or a clipboard with the forklift inspection checklist attached. Once the forklift inspection is complete, then the forklift operator turns in the form. The forklift inspection checklist is then scanned and saved as a pdf file. The pdf file is named and filed in the computer for OSHA compliance and possible future review.
The Forklift Safety System Difference
A forklift safety system by SIERA.AI captures the information digitally. The forklift operator facing part of the solution has all sorts of forklift safety controls and data capture.
When the forklift driver begins the shift, the driver will enter in a PIN or scan the QR code on the badge. This works to identify the operator; ensure they are certified…and certified on the lift truck in which they are attempting to operate. Once that is complete, then forklift inspection questions begin to appear on the tablet. A simple yes / no or thumbs up / thumbs down for quick and easy answering. The amount of time it took on paper to answer the questions is the same as it is digitally. That’s not where the benefit lies. It lies in these 2 areas:
- Randomizing questions: In the telemetry Dashboard, you can randomize questions in each section of the inspection checklist. If particular sections are vital information to track, randomize the questions to increase accuracy.
- Data collection: the answers to the questions are saved and stored in the telemetry Dashboard where it is tabulated and graphically displayed. You can click on the data to drill down to gain further insights into the data.
A pdf file can only store the sheet, where a telemetry Dashboard captures the information and displays it for analysis. You’ll be able to uncover information such as:
- How many failed inspections and who
- How many low, medium and high impacts: who and where were they
- How many unauthorized people tried to start and operate the lift truck… to name a few. All information can be viewed with customized dates such as a week, month, quarter for 67 days. It’s up to you.
OSHA Compliant
The forklift safety system delivers reports when and if an OSHA audit is conducted. It’s a simple two click process and the report with the information is generated.
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