b'improve to reduce injury rates acrosstheir sites.Moreover, Duong continues, having a mobile-first software solution on the go and offline makes it easier for jobsite safety professionals to perform duties such as hazard assessments, near-miss reporting and asset management. This provides companies with visible proof of good safety practice, helps them with bidding onand winningnew projects, and contributes greatly to strengthening their safety culture, says Duong.WORKFORCE ENGAGEMENTOld habits, however, die hard. And while construction safety software offers a more efficient, accurate and connected approach to worker safety, it can be difficult to introduce new systems and mobile technologies to teams who are reluctant to leave traditionalmethods behind.To that end, it helps to review an organizations current safety culture, as well as evaluate the workforces willingness to adopt a more digital solution. Identifying workplace champions who can be early adopters and help their colleagues adapt can be helpful in this regard, as can rolling out training and onboarding exercises.Its important to ensure your organization is mobile-ready or, at the very least, considering to be mobile-ready. Prioritizing technology on the frontlines is key to retrieving the important data you need to spark positive change, says Star Hofer, vice president of customer success with eCompliance. As for choosing a construction safety software solution that fits, Martin says the first step is to do your homework: You want to ensure the system you are buying does what you want or can be adapted to what you want. Remember to involve all end-users in this selection process from the beginning to ensure the software chosen serves both corporate and operational needs.The health and safety risks on a jobsite are never static. Construction safety software can be a valuable tool in achieving greater control over safety policies and processes, staying on topof compliance activities, and makingsure everyone makes it homewithout incident. BUILDERSDIGEST Quarter 3 201933'