Ever go on a trip and forget to pack a few critical items and end up having to buy what you need when you arrive? Being 100% ready before leaving and having what you need upon arrival are ideal. In high-risk industries, being prepared with the knowledge, skills, and certifications critical to execute safe, compliant operations. Companies should not rely on handwritten lists and fading memories, the digital solutions available today automate everything to keep us prepared and compliant.
Ever watch a superhero movie where the whole team shows up to save the day and they have forgotten to bring something important to save the day? Probably not. Superheroes don’t take risks like that, and neither should you. In industries where:
- A competent workforce is critical for success
- Risks need to be mitigated early
- Statuses must be reported often (and in real time)
- Audits need to be passed, or operations are halted
Automated systems are available to help detect and report on your organization’s greatest asset: its people; More specifically, the competency of people working on tasks and high-risk projects.
Whether you’re managing complex projects across multiple locations with numerous regulatory requirements or managing risk for one key project, you need a dashboard to tell you whether or not your workforce is competent enough to keep operating. Let’s talk about why Competency Assurance is an integral part of a sound Operational Assurance and Readiness strategy.
Competency assurance is a critical part of a sound operational readiness strategy because it ensures that employees have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform their jobs safely and effectively. If project execution without failure is critical for your company, or if your company’s reputation will be publicly tarnished if there is an incident, here are a few more reasons why competency assurance is so important:
- Safety: In many industries, safety is of the utmost importance. By ensuring that employees are competent in their job duties, companies can reduce the risk of accidents and injuries on the job because competent employees make fewer mistakes.
- Compliance: Many industries are subject to regulatory requirements, and competent employees can help ensure that the company is in compliance with these regulations.
- Efficiency: Competent employees are able to perform their job duties more efficiently, which can save time and money for the company. Inefficient work leads to slow completion rates, service disruptions for customers, or costly unplanned downtime.
Maybe it’s not as exciting as battling super-villans, but by implementing a competency assurance program as part of your operational readiness strategy, companies can ensure that their workforce (employees, contractors, temps, etc.) have the necessary training and qualifications to perform their job duties safely, efficiently, and effectively. This can ultimately lead to a safer, more productive, and more successful organization. Contact us today to talk about your current competency assurance strategy and how we can help. Or schedule a free demo to see why our system is recommended by auditors, industry-leading companies and keeps hundreds of thousands of workers compliant around the world.