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OVS Solutions Blog

Time, cost and effort-saving benefits of utilising Rapid software

Whether you’re a long-time user of Rapid software, or you’re a newcomer to our growing clients that have enjoyed the benefits the solutions can deliver, you’ll appreciate the wealth of information below. We bring together highly specific use cases and industry challenges, along with valuable tips on how to maximise your returns through the use of the software.

Building Hearing Protection into Your Safety Inductions

At OVS Solutions, we are eager to share our top tips for integrating noise and hearing protection into your safety training. Adding a workplace noise module to your training will be a breeze if you are using Rapid Induct. We recommend conducting a risk assessment...

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Is your company’s induction program effective?

We’ve all sat through boring induction training, right? Much talk about health and safety, PPE, mission statements, dress codes, etc. But, if done professionally and efficiently, inductions can be interesting, boost morale, and clearly understand your organisation’s...

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Revolutionizing Risk Management with the Rapid Risk System

In the dynamic landscape of business operations, Risk Management plays a vital role in safeguarding organisations from potential threats, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving sustainable growth. Rapid Global's Rapid Risk Management System stands out as a...

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5 Workplace Safety Tips for Organisations

  Keeping your workplace safe and compliant with The Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations can be a full-time job even at the best of times. The Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, requires the employer to provide and maintain as far as...

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Cyber security risks – how to mitigate and minimise them

Last week I was made aware of two major cyber security breaches, one of which directly impacted our business, by two of the top banks in South Africa.  If the top banks in this country are battling to mitigate security breaches with the extensive resources they have...

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The benefits of construction site access control

I have just been through the very painful process of building a factory. Despite an amazing and highly experienced builder, the enormous consumption of unnecessary and wasted energy, time and resource was a thing to behold. To add to the sheer frustration of it all,...

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How WFM software delivers ROI to businesses

Time Is Money is an aphorism that originated in an essay by Benjamin Franklin that appeared in George Fisher’s 1748 book, The American Instructor: or Young Man’s Best Companion, in which Franklin wrote, "Remember that time is money." It is ironic that the words spoken...

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How to develop an incident management program

On 03 May 2021, an elevated section of Mexico City’s subway system collapsed as a train made its way across, plunging several cars onto the road below and killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 70. An investigation is under way into the cause of the...

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5 Reasons Why Health & Safety Software is a Good Investment

Unless you are buying a Lamborghini – just because you absolutely HAVE to have it, or the latest smartphone – just because it looks better – parting with your often scarce funding resource has to make financial sense.  This is usually calculated by the return you get...

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How does automating my internal audit requirements help?

 “Companies are racing to unlock value from the next generation of digital technologies, including digital labour, which has moved far beyond using macros on a spreadsheet. Robotic Process Automation (RPA)–one form of digital labour–involves the use of software robots...

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Electronic Access Control Systems – Why do we need them?

We have come a long way since the first access control system – the wooden key – which was first used in Ancient Egypt and Babylon some 6,000 years ago. These days we are closer to being able to beam people in and out of places – a reality not as far-fetched as when...

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Do you know the real cost of running your business?

One of the hardest-hitting lessons learned by many boards and business owners in 2020 is that the cost of running a business is a lot more than one might realise. Without the ability to earn revenue in a state of hard lockdown, many corporates and MNCs are downsizing,...

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Are you choosing shortcuts for long-term success?

Health and safety, up until 2020, has been seen as either a grudge investment or something that’s a luxury for many businesses. The bare minimum is done because there’s either the consequence of a fine, resulting from inspection, or a voice within the business becomes...

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Training staff for risk adjustment

On Thursday 23 April 2020, President Ramaphosa announced a five-level risk adjustment programme that would help South Africans transition from the strict national lockdown toward a ‘new normal’. Each of the five levels requires a uniquely safe environment for every...

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Flatten the curve with Rapid Global

We’re here to help you outsmart COVID-19 using the tools you have available. All around the world, leaders in government and in business are working together to combat COVID-19, but the most effective approach thus far has been prevention, wherever possible. Andrew...

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Health and Safety Software: Customised or off the shelf?

How do you go about deciding what solution is right for you? When it comes to software there are 2 options available – develop your own customised solution or buy off the shelf solutions. Whilst the temptation to develop your own customised solution is attractive,...

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Health and Safety has never been more important

In the grand scheme of Earth’s lifespan, it seems that in the blink of an eye, a health scare has thrust many business practices under the spotlight. The order of operations as we’ve known it for some time may very well be shifting once again, but there are positives...

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5 of the most surprising facts about choosing EHS software

Did you know that one of the biggest software mistakes cost $125 million? On its mission to Mars in 1998, the Climate Orbiter spacecraft was ultimately lost in space. Although the failure bemused engineers for some time it was revealed that a subcontractor on the...

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Health & Safety principals in educational institutions

These 2 disturbing articles – that happened in the same month I write this blog – are only 2 examples of the increasing risks that our educational institutes and establishments are facing. Parents, caretakers and stakeholders are also becoming increasingly aware of...

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Health and Safety software – The pros and cons

This year marks 30 years since the internet came into being. When it was first launched, many of our esteemed peers declared it would fail spectacularly, and yet look at us today. The internet affects and facilitates nearly every aspect of modern life. We use it for...

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3 Questions to determine if your company needs a mobile app

“We all know that poor OHS compliance leads to low staff engagement, high turnover, lawsuits, fines, damage to a company’s brand, and of course, their bottom line.  So, of course, it makes sense to get your health and safety compliance running smoothly. Yet far too...

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Why compliance is worth the investment

Safety compliance and efficient workforce management are vital to large corporations for many reasons. It’s a known fact that with a comprehensive compliance plan, the workplace becomes safer, and consequently, productivity increases. However, the benefits extend...

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Prevent illegal access to site

During our time in the market over the past 2 years, we have become aware of cases where illegal, non-compliant labour is brought to site to accelerate a project that is running late. These workers are not registered on any database or received the required induction...

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Effectively manage the contractors you employ

Keep up to date with all your company happenings and supervise contractors with the touch of a button. Furthermore, reduce your company’s admin burden, maintain a full audit trail, prevent illegal access to the site, and remain compliant with Health and Safety...

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Proactive safety measures with Rapid Global Africa

EIE Group, the partner of choice in distribution, rental and value-added services in the industrial equipment market, has an undisputed reputation for safety, value, innovation, quality, and best-in-class efficiency. Known for setting standards in their industry, the...

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Rapid Change

  The last year has been an interesting one for us. We identified our own gap in the market and settled in just fine. With compliance at the heart of everything we do, we’ve helped countless clients meet their industry’s requirements through our software...

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Rapid Access Systems wins Cloud Innovation Award

“Rapid Global is very proud to once again solidify our position as a top tier software as a service producer in Australia.    Having our Rapid Access Systems product recognised as a winner in the Cloud Innovation category, in The Australian Business Awards for 2016,...

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Rapid Access Systems wins Software Innovation Award

“Rapid Global has proudly produced workforce management software for the Australian and global markets since 2001 with a range of online software products that are designed to drive efficiency, reduce risk and increase productivity and work health and safety...

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Rapid Contractor Management wins Product Excellence Award

“As an Australian owned software development company, we are proud to have our leading product, Rapid Contractor Management, awarded as a winner of The Australian Business Awards 2016 for Product Excellence.  Rapid Contractor Management is used by many of Australia’s...

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Rapid Contractor Management wins Software Innovation Award

“Rapid Contractor Management is a flagship product of Rapid Global and as such we are delighted to once again have the product recognised in The Australian Business Awards 2016 as a winner in the Software Innovation category. The Rapid Contractor Management software...

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