Before a new worker can begin a job on a construction site, they must undergo a comprehensive induction process which covers all the essential knowledge they will need to keep themselves and their colleagues safe while on shift. Site-specific inductions are also a good opportunity for new starters to familiarise themselves with the precise processes of their new working environment which may not have been present in previous jobs.
But given the sudden nature of site inductions - with many of them taking place the day the new starter is due to begin work - they may not be the most efficient way of delivering important information in a way that new starters can properly digest and put to good use when the situation calls for it.
Online site inductions offer an alternative way for new workers to receive the information they need, in a far more relaxed, informal and less pressured setting, which may aid them in onboarding the information successfully.
MSite is home to online induction software and safety induction software that is designed to deliver in-depth training materials quickly and easily in a versatile and easy-to-access way.
Using MSite Online Inductions to deliver your learning materials
Learning materials can be uploaded and updated at any time
Site managers and admin staff will undoubtedly have a boilerplate induction training presentation to deliver to new starters whenever someone new arrives. They will cover virtually everything the new starter needs to know to remain both safe and productive on the job. However, depending on the circumstances of the job, it can be easy for some of the information to become outdated very quickly, meaning the contents of the induction pack will need to be altered to make it as accurate and helpful as possible.
This isn’t always simple to do, especially if it’s a last-minute change before a new worker begins, and can lead to some stress on the part of those responsible for keeping track of the induction process.
However, because online inductions are delivered ahead of time - well before the new starter begins - those involved have plenty of time to update the induction contents and even cater it to the new starter specifically if they so choose.
Not only this but thanks to the relaxed time constraints and easy-to-manoeuvre software, site admin staff or safety managers can easily update the induction details in an online site induction as and when they need to, all with the click of a button - this makes it easier than ever to deliver accurate, practical information workers need to know, when they need to know it.
Multiple forms of data can be delivered in the same induction
We all learn and digest content differently, and one variation of content may be easier for some people to onboard than others. For example, some people prefer viewing video presentations as opposed to reading reports, to learn the things they need to know.
Traditional site inductions may consist of a mixture of these formats, which could be beneficial or detrimental to the worker, depending on their personal outlook. But along with the added pressure of viewing these materials minutes before beginning work, it can make for a stressful and inefficient process.
However, online inductions allow companies to upload induction materials in any form they see fit, including multiple forms of the same piece of information if they are available. These could include such content as questionnaires, for interactive inductions, or video inductions for visual learners.
This can help workers who struggle to digest certain types of information to successfully memorise everything they need to know in a format that suits them. Plus, because online inductions are completed well ahead of time, employees have all the time in the world to re-watch or re-read said materials whenever they wish - a luxury that is not afforded with all in-person inductions.
Accessible on virtually any digital device, anywhere
Thanks to the versatility offered by MSite online inductions, induction content can be viewed by new starters on a plethora of digital devices, including tablets, smartphones and laptops to name but a few.
This makes accessing induction materials easier than ever for new starters, who now have the option to complete said materials in the privacy of their own home, in a cafe, on the road, or anywhere they choose as long as they have the correct device and an internet connection.
Invest in an online induction system from MSite for your construction site today
Want to make your life a whole lot easier and save time, pressure and effort while improving contractor management at one or multiple site locations? Choose online inductions from MSite for your next construction job and you’ll soon be reaping the above benefits while enjoying seamless workflows and powerful features. Speak to a member of the MSite team today to learn more.