Trades & Maintenance

A team poses as they prepare for their lockout tagout toolbox talk safety presentation. Learn more about mobile safety documentation at 1stReporting.com.

The Lockout Tagout Toolbox Talk (Use Today)

This Lockout Tagout Toolbox Talk presents a comprehensive refresher training for your toolbox talk event featuring LOTO procedures. We’ll identify hazards, walk you through the energy identification and mitigation processes and provide a general framework for your toolbox talk about Lockout Tagout procedures. Introduction To The Lockout Tagout Toolbox Talk The concept of lockout and […]

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Managing Contractor Work and Safety Effectively with 1st Reporting.

Effectively Manage Contractor Work and Safety: A How-To Guide

Effectively managing contractor work and safety is a juggling act, if not a balancing act, while trying to juggle with one hand. Sitting in the manager’s chair means you need to steer the project to its completion while holding accountability for the safety of your teams and contractors. It may seem like a tall order, […]

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Before doing any work on an electrical panel like the one in this picture, ensure you read our guide about energized electrical work permit requirements. Learn more about mobile reporting in trades like electrical at 1stReporting.com.

A Manager’s Guide To Energized Electrical Work Permit Requirements

Dealing with energized electrical work requires a well-structured, regulatory-compliant plan. The Energized Electrical Work Permit, mandated by NFPA 70E regulations, plays a pivotal role in the safety of electrical workers in the United States, Canada, and worldwide. Let’s delve into the relevance of this permit, exploring NFPA 70E regulations, job safety planning, and how we […]

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A contractor stands by his vehicle after completing service truck inventory management using the 1st Reporting app. Learn more about mobile inventory forms at 1stReporting.com.

10 Ways To Make Service Truck Inventory Management Easy

Making service truck inventory management easier was a primary goal of mine back when I used to manage a fleet of service crews. I can’t tell you how my nerves frayed every time a team would call me and say they couldn’t help the client without picking up parts. Parts that were supposed to be […]

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A manager uses mobile workforce management and mobile reporting solutions. Learn more about mobile solutions at 1stReporting.com.

Revolutionize Mobile Workforce Management

Suppose you’re new to mobile workforce management. Even if you’ve been supervising mobile crews for a while, the very nature of a mobile workforce presents many challenges that, let’s face it, you won’t find in any typical office setting. As technology evolves, so must businesses to maintain the effectiveness of their operations, not to mention […]

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Two workers observe their Arc Flash Training. Learn more about documenting electrical incidents at 1stReporting.com.

Arc Flash Training – A Manager’s Guide

Arc flash training is critical for anyone working on or near live equipment. However, understanding what that means, how close a worker might get, and the required training type can be confusing. After all, arc flash can kill, and we all want to go home safe at the end of our shifts, so it’s critical […]

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A project manager uses maintenance request forms to keep his project organized. Learn more about mobile maintenance request forms at 1stReporting.com.

10 Tips For Managing Maintenance Request Forms Effectively

You’ll inevitably be responsible for managing maintenance request forms at some point in your career. These can be tricky to handle, as they often require a delicate balance between meeting the requester’s needs and maintaining the property or organization as a whole. This guide will provide ten tips for managing maintenance requests effectively and ensuring […]

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