The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has launched a new app, which focuses on health and safety for its members and their operatives.
The app fully digitalises the popular ‘Health & Safety Passport’, which previously had been a printed booklet that operatives could carry with them on-site. This will mean that operatives will now have access to all the health and safety information they need from their smartphone.
As part of the launch, the passport’s content has been fully updated to include recent changes in legislation and guidance and new sections giving advice and information on mental health and COVID-19.
The app is future proofed to allow NFRC to remotely update information as and when it is required, so operatives always have the latest information when they open the app.
As a Member Benefit, the app will only be available for NFRC members and their operatives, and any roofing operatives who have not received their log-in details are encouraged to contact the NFRC helpdesk.
Commenting on the launch of the app, Bob Richardson, head of technical and training at the NFRC, said: “This app provides an important day-to-day reminder for operatives, even when there is no phone signal, on the safe working practices that must be considered an essential part of all site working. It contains a wealth of information, from working at height, fire safety to COVID-safe guidelines, complimenting site-specific health and safety documentation.”
Bob continued: “The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of being agile and getting critical information and updates out to the industry quickly. Through this innovative new app, we will be able to update the health and safety passport in real-time, rather than reprinting and distributing thousands of booklets every time health and safety legislation changes. Contractors can therefore be assured that the information their operatives have is the most up-to-date.
“We hope that this is just the beginning, and if the app proves popular, we will be able to expand the content to include other NFRC technical guidance and in time other areas of NFRC activity.”
NFRC members and their operatives can download the app by clicking on the following links:
iOS: https://apple.co/2Qf7cN7 / Android: https://bit.ly/3gwuAQS
