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1. Can VISION be used on phones and tablets?
Yes, it is has been designed to be fully functional for use on smart phones and tablets.
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2. Can you create RAMS on the system?
Yes, you can create your own from scratch or use the VISION templates. These can be edited to fit your specific situations.
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3. Do you have to pay per user?
No, VISION works per software licence with the price based on the number of employees within your organisation.
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4. Does VISION send you reminders of when items/tasks are for review/completion?
Yes – There is a Weekly Digest email service available that can be set up to remind users of overdue items and tasks for which ever modules apply to them.
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5. Can you set multiple services in advance?
Once a piece of equipment has been added to the Equipment Register, there is a function to create a service and duplicate this as many times as required.
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6. Can you link Risk Assessments to a specific Project?
Yes – once a risk assessment has been made live, and a Project has been created, there is the facility to link Risk & Coshh Assessments, Method Statements, Construction Phase Plans and Task Based Risk Assessments.
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7. Is there a limit on the amount of e-learning courses that can be booked in a year?
No – the E-Learning module works on either a pay-as-you-go or credit basis which means you can purchase and assign as many e-learning courses as you need.
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8. Can you store certificates and cards within the Training Matrix?
Yes – all certificates and cards, no matter what training they relate to, can be stored within VISION.
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9. Can I upload my own Toolbox Talks to VISION?
Yes – you can either store your own talks or use the VISION talks already available within the system.
Get answers to common questions about VISION’s health and safety solutions, features, and support. Visit our FAQ section for quick and helpful insights.
General Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What is a risk assessment?
Risk assessments are used to identify health and safety hazards and risks in the workplace which may affect individuals, assets or the environment and determine appropiate ways to eliminate them.
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2. What is a DSE assessment?
A display screen equipment assessment (DSE assessment) is an assessment of risk when using electrical equipment using computers, laptops, tablets and mobile phones. A DSE assessment identifies how a screen is used and assesses the risks to the user.
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3. What is a CoSHH assessment?
A COSHH assessment helps you to identify the hazards and risks from hazardous substances in your workplace including chemicals, fumes, mists, dusts, gases and more. As an employer you are required to prevent, reduce and control exposure to hazardous substances to protect your employees from harm and ill health.
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4. How does a method statement differ from a risk assessment?
Method statements build upon risk assessments and identify how the work will be carried out safely. Method statements detail how the work should be completed, the order of completion and potential risks and time frames.
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5. What should a health and safety policy include?
A health and safety policy outlines a businesses general approach to health and safety. A health and safety policy should cover risk assessments, safe use and handling of substances, training, emergency procedures as well as accidents, first aid, physical health and mental health.
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6. What is a toolbox talk?
A toolbox talk is a short presentation used across a number of industries including construction and many more. Toolbox talks are used to raise knowledge and awareness of hazards and dangers on site and in your business in an engaging way.
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7. What should be included in a toolbox talk?
A toolbox talk should be based around the health and safety around your company and help your employees identify hazards in your premise. Our professionally built module will help you to maximise delivery.
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8. What is a RAMS builder?
A RAMS builder allows you to create customisable risk assessments, CoSHH assessments and method statements for your business.
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9. What is Accident Frequency Rate and how is it calculated?
Accident frequency rate or AFR is one of the safety measures companies use to identify and analyse the number of occupational accidents which take place in the workplace. AFR is calculated by multiplying the number of reported accidents 200,000, divided by the number of employee hours worked.
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10. How Does a Training Matrix Work?
A training matrix is used to store and record training requirements for your business based on each employee on the system. Our colour-coded training matrix allows you to quickly identify training deadlines including in date, due for renewal as well as in progress training which can be allocated against your training budget for the year.
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11. What is an Asset Register?
An asset register is a complete listing of a business' assets. Whether you're working in an office, warehouse or somewhere else, tracking the equipment in your business is extremely important including service history as well as adding future services and repairs.
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12. Why is health and safety in the workplace important for employers?
Workplace health and safety is extremely important as it protects employers, employees, visitors and customers at all times. Workplaces which neglect health and safety processes risk prosecution, may lose staff as well as losing profitability as a result. Depending on the sector your business lies within, there may be different procedures that are required to be completed including CoSHH assessments, DSE assessments, risk assessments and more.