Proper documentation is essential to a safe and efficient operation. Whether your operation is large or small, keeping a log of activities and issues can help managers understand how their team and equipment are performing throughout each day and what they can do to improve or repair current processes. Electronic logs make it easier for operators to record notes and track activities.
Time is critical and details matter. Today, more and more responsibility is placed on fewer people. Many operations are still using paper logs or spreadsheets to record activities throughout shifts. With advancements in technology, electronic logs provide a better way to manage shift handover with easy-to-use data entry points. They also provide a host of usable features to help managers and admin track and measure.
Keeping frequent and accurate records can save lives. Some facilities may have machines or tasks that require the utmost care and attention. Failure to pass on important information between shifts can result in catastrophic consequences. See results of poor communication HERE.
Electronic logs also allow real time access to your entire team at the same time. In the case of an energy generation plant, operators are spread across a large facility but need to know what each individual is doing to maintain a safe environment. Communication is paramount. Digital logs can now be accessed securely with mobile devices providing operators freedom to maneuver throughout the plant as needed.
When accidents happen, questions arise. “How could we have avoided this?” “What went wrong?” With electronic logs, it is easy to search through activities and notes to pinpoint where and when the chain of events began. This can provide the needed information to repair broken processes and allow for implementation of new guidelines to avoid future instances.
A picture is worth a thousand words. Electronic logs, such as Doozer’s LogBook, give you the ability to attach photos and images to your notes throughout shifts. Having the ability to review images in relation to notes taken drastically improves the understanding of the issue recorded.
Technologies, such as LogBook, provide a better way to collaborate, resulting in a safer more efficient operation. Find out more about how LogBook can help streamline your team’s communication.