Why are regular inspections of work equipment important?
Work equipment such as ladders, steps or mobile scaffolding (mobile working platforms) are used intensively and must be inspected regularly in order to minimise safety risks. Statutory regulations such as the Industrial Safety Ordinance and the Workplace Ordinance as well as the rules of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) and the employers' liability insurance associations stipulate the inspection intervals that must be observed.
Regular inspections prevent accidents, avoid liability risks and ensure a high level of operational safety. Seamless documentation plays a crucial role here - a point where the digital solution from wosatec offers decisive advantages.
The wosatec web app - digital inspection processes for greater efficiency
The wosatec web app enables simple and digital testing of work equipment. It replaces paper-based testing and documentation systems with a cloud-based solution that can be accessed at any time and from anywhere. The inspection is carried out in three simple steps:
1. Registration of the work equipment
Each item of work equipment to be inspected is labelled with an individual QR code. Further information such as location, workstation, existing inventory number and any last inspection can be stored during the initial registration. An image of the work equipment can also be saved directly in the web app. The model selection categorises the work equipment by category and manufacturer and, after selecting the appropriate product, immediately provides the recommended inspection interval in accordance with DGUV information.
2. Inspection of the work equipment using the checklist
Once the work equipment has been entered, the inspection can be started immediately. The user always automatically receives the appropriate checklist for the work equipment in question. The inspection is easy to perform and can be annotated with comments or a possible damage image if required.
3. paperless documentation - simple, fast and sustainable
Once the inspection has been completed, the inspection report can be created directly as a PDF, saved, shared and printed if required. Signatures can be made in the system so that no further post-processing is necessary. This makes work much easier, especially when dealing with a lot of work equipment.
Which work equipment can be inspected with the wosatec web app?
The web app covers a wide range of work equipment from different manufacturers. This also includes KRAUSE products such as ladders, steps, mobile scaffolding, fixed ladders, special constructions, stairs and crossovers, which are labelled with a wosatec QR code ex works.
In addition, other work equipment such as shelving systems, doors & gates, containers & bins, battery-powered tools and first aid equipment can be inspected using the wosatec web app. This versatility makes the digital solution suitable for a wide range of industries and operational situations.
What are the advantages of digital inspection?
Using the wosatec web app offers numerous advantages. Digital inspection processes save time and minimise administrative work. The web app enables quick and easy documentation without having to fill out and archive paper forms. Paperless inspection reports save resources and avoid unnecessary bureaucracy. All documents are stored digitally and can be retrieved at any time. No more forgotten inspection intervals. The app automatically reminds you of upcoming inspections and helps companies to reliably fulfil their legal obligations. In addition, the checklists are always automatically kept up to date.
Efficient management and maximum transparency
All inspected work equipment and its inspection status are recorded centrally. Inspection reports can be viewed and forwarded in real time, which increases transparency and traceability. The recording and inspection can also be carried out offline without internet access, which is not uncommon in remote or shielded areas of companies. In addition to using your own employees, external inspectors can also be invited to inspect work equipment that has already been created.
All work equipment used in a company can be identified and documented using the ID tags stored on the QR codes. They can also be assigned to locations or branches. A mass import of data, e.g. from Excel, is also possible. This gives the user an overview of all stored work equipment, its location and any upcoming inspections. The work equipment can be conveniently selected using the filter function according to location, workplace or work equipment type, which is particularly useful for large companies with a large number of work equipment items.
The combination of KRAUSE and wosatec offers companies a future-oriented solution for the safety inspection of work equipment and complements the 360° occupational safety expertise in an outstanding way. The digital inspection software not only makes it much easier to comply with legal requirements, but also optimises the entire inspection process: less time, less paper, more efficiency. Companies benefit from clear structuring and automation of inspections, which reduces the susceptibility to errors and sustainably increases operational safety. In addition, resources can be utilised in a more targeted manner, as inspection intervals are reliably adhered to and inspection reports can be retrieved at any time. The web app ensures maximum transparency and facilitates cross-location management, especially in companies with many locations or a large inventory of work equipment. In short: more security, less effort - and a decisive step towards digitalisation and sustainability.
User licences, QR code labels and inspection labels can now be ordered directly from KRAUSE. In addition, the wosatec web app can be tested for 30 days without obligation and without automatic renewal. Further information on the use of wosatec can be found at https://www.krause-systems.com/wosatec