The Role of Digital Check-In on Construction Sites

Digital check in on construction sites allows construction companies to manage worker and visitor site sign in, track compliance, gain reporting insights and meet audit requirements. A digital check in system is ideal for labour hire, contractors, and construction sites.

Overview: Digital Check-In in the Construction Industry

Operating vast numbers of workers and contractors across high-risk activities and multiple sites or locations can be extremely complicated. Digital check in systems are a game changer - helping site managers to enhance workforce management safety protocols, efficiently manage site entry, and capture and store worker data.

What Are Digital Check-In Systems

Here are some common system components for digital check in systems:

QR code check ins

Digital check in systems allow site visitors and workers to check in and out when they arrive and leave site.

Induction capabilities

As workers check in, they will be prompted to complete workflows based on their induction requirements - this will also flag any missing or incomplete items.

Site briefing

Digital check in systems can provide users with a site briefing - designed to inform them of site-specific requirements and information such as emergency exits, evacuation protocols and other important processes.

Who's on site

Check in systems should feature ‘who’s on site’ capabilities so construction companies can track who entered site and when. This is also a very useful feature for emergency evacuations and incident reporting.

Reporting features

Many check in systems come with insightful reporting features that allow you to prepare for audits, establish potential issues or gaps in compliance, and pull up real time data and key insights. These powerful insights can also help you make more informed decisions about your employees and operations.

Software features

Digital check in systems should be user friendly and easy for workers across all roles to operate. Ensure you find an operator with transparent and competitive pricing that allows you to expand as you scale your operations.

Key Benefits Of Digital Check-In On Site

Safety regulations and compliance

Paper logbooks or manual processes of tracking workers and visitors is time consuming, mistake-prone and difficult to track. Digital check in systems help you ensure you’ve not missed any key safety requirements, licences and documentation - allowing project managers to keep on top of regulatory compliance and ultimately keep your workforce safe.

Streamlined operations

The administration involved with trying to manually keep on top of who was on site and when can be extremely complicated and results in missing information, errors and compliance risks. Check in systems allow companies to set up smooth workflows, efficiently track worker and visitor sign in, and pull up powerful insights with ease.

Audit trails

Using a digital check in system makes audits and reviews significantly smoother. Instead of scrambling for data at audit time across spreadsheets or multiple systems, you can simply refer to your induction and check in software and pull all information and real time updates with ease on a centralised dashboard.

Productivity improvements

A smooth check in system helps your workers hit the ground running faster, informed and more prepared. Stepping away from manual logs and using a streamlined digital check in software means construction managers and your site teams can focus on more engaging work - resulting in higher productivity and increased job satisfaction.

The ultimate onboarding solution for the construction industry

Altora’s system is ideal for companies in the construction industry who would like to make their onboarding processes more efficient, cost effective and streamlined.

Online Induction System

Core system. Easily train and induct your workers online. Store documents, customise your own forms, track completions.

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Contractor Management System

Optional add on. Prequalify contractors, verify compliance, track expiring insurances, evaluate contractor performance.

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Check-in System

Optional add on. Self check-in for contractors via QR code from their own mobiles or setup physical kiosks. Designed for seamless multi-site management.

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How Clough managed complex inductions and training

With a high volume of workers across multiple sites, Clough needed to streamline and simplify its worker training and induction processes. Altora’s customised software was the perfect solution.

The Solution: Robust, customised induction and training software

We recommended our Online Induction System, which would provide multiple services and operate from a centralised dashboard. With a customised system, Clough now offers diverse online training, including:

safety inductions
site-specific training courses and videos
visitor inductions
rigging and scaffolding training
code of conduct training
diversity training
offshore rig inductions
health and safety training

We also assisted Clough with multiple course setups, including:

creating, uploading, and embedding content
optimising user experience for each course
bulk-uploads of worker details, including new user profiles
assigning workers to their corresponding inductions
bulk notifications to users
technical support
exporting data for compliance

Our long relationship with Altora is pivotal to Clough’s ongoing success. With convenient and accurate induction, Altora has delivered tremendous value. It’s been an excellent working relationship, underpinned by outstanding customer support.

Jody Kershaw, Senior Learning and Development Advisor, Clough Group

Altora - Digital Transformation finalist

Altora is an onboarding software specialist with three intuitive products — Online Induction, Check In System and Contractor Management System.

Since 2010, Altora has been dedicated to helping our clients across the globe provide an exceptional onboarding experience. Recently nominated as finalist for the Digital Transformation Award , our user-friendly, streamlined software will help you onboard and sign in your mining workforce and visitors with ease.

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