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The power of tech in rail safety OnTrac’s Safe Work Pack (SWP) solution is leading the way in first-class rail safety. It streamlines processes that make life safer and more productive, creating a compliant and collaborative working environment solution allows key information to flow instantly between workers on-site and in the office. The transition to electronic planning processes allows your workforce to be briefed clearly. It ensures compliance to standards whilst relaying real-time data to colleagues across sites.
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he rail industry keeps our country moving with a network of colleagues who dedicate their lives to the railway. Ensuring the safety of our staff who work on the track has never been more important. OnTrac knows that work must be planned and completed safely, productively and to specification. This is where high-quality safe work packs help protect our most vital asset – our people. Sites of work are fast-changing environments and rapid communication cannot be achieved with the traditional safe work planning processes. The introduction of mobile devices on sites of work has been a real game-changer. Couple this with innovative software like OnTrac’s SWP solution and we are seeing just how the power of tech is transforming safety within the industry.
Compliance ready Meeting the complex demands of today’s railway compliance is at the top of everyone’s agenda. Digitalising safe work planning processes makes data easily accessible and instantly ready for audit checks, ensuring compliance with industry standards. September sees the introduction of updates to Network Rail’s latest 019 standard and having robust, compliant and easily accessible workflows are essential. OnTrac has supported the rail industry for over a decade, with their Safe Work Pack (SWP) solution being used by over 600 organisations and 15,500 users across the supply chain. The newly upgraded software guarantees you the peace of mind that you will be compliant with September’s new standard. An industry-first safety solution OnTrac has developed an industry-first use of tech that has the power to improve safety, compliance, productivity and reporting. It is being deployed by thousands of users across the UK including Network Rail, Siemens, Atkins plc and J Murphy & Sons Ltd. September sees the launch of the most powerful software upgrade yet, SWP v.4. It takes safe work planning to another level, giving you significant return on investment from increased efficiencies. Communication and collaboration Those efficiencies are gained by safer, simpler and more collaborative planning. It is clear that working patterns have changed and SWP v.4 has been designed for easy use across desktops, laptops, tablets and mobile phones. Real-time communication has never been more important. This
Increased productivity The transition to digital technology has been dramatically accelerated by the pandemic. It has been essential to keep businesses, livelihoods, and our economy afloat. SWP v.4 comes with both Android and iOS applications. On-site processes can be completed without the need for risky and inefficient pieces of paper being passed between staff. By collecting an electronic record of work, insights can be gained through the dynamic reporting functionality. Mobile-based apps allow colleagues involved in the safe work planning process to collaborate throughout the planning and sign-off phases, accessible at any time. Not only is paper and printing saved, but your own time and that of your colleagues. Siemens now carry out work on an entirely paperless basis. They have seen Rail Professional
