The Forest Industry Reporting System - aka FIRS App - is a FREE forms management mobile application currently under development by EHS Analytics to help streamline and reduce the amount of safety-related paperwork and administrative work required in the field.
The BCFSC FIRS App provides BCFSC Members access to online forms to document their in-field activities using their iOS or Android mobile device(s) and help small employers build and maintain their SAFE Companies and COR Certification.
The FIRS App allows users to fill out and manage forms using their mobile device. Information can be entered into the App forms even if the device is offline. The information will be automatically submitted once the device is back online.
FIRS Key Uses
The primary uses of the BCFSC FIRS App:
- Streamlines Audit Processes: Ensures adherence to SAFE Companies audit protocols.
- Simplifies Record-Keeping: Automates the storage of SAFE Companies forms for easy audit documentation.
- Accessible Work Procedures: Provides field access to company Safe Work Procedures, online and offline.
- Effortless Reporting: Facilitates the submission of records and reports to clients and stakeholders.
- Workflow Automation: Streamlines work management through automated workflows.
- In-Field Documentation: Enables photo documentation directly from the field.
- Task Management: Manages role-based tasks and document access efficiently.
- Training and Compliance: Tracks training, orientations, and observations for workforce development.
- Audit Assistance: Offers guidance and tips for successful audit completion.
- PDF Support: Allows for document saving in PDF format for convenience and compatibility.
These additional features are designed to assist with generating a more efficient, organized and compliant safety management system.
- Automated Notifications: Keeps you updated with system-generated alerts.
- Voice-to-Text: Offers talk-to-text capability to minimize manual typing.
- Task Alerts: Provides notifications for impending tasks and deadlines.
- Offline Functionality: Supports offline data entry with auto-sync when reconnected to the internet.
FIRS FEATURES
The BCFSC FIRS App offers:
| Incident Reporting | Vehicle Inspections |
| Site Inspections | Task Management |
| Maintenance Records | First Aid Assessments |
| * Worker Orientation | Equipment Logs |
| * Worker Observation | Meeting Minutes |
| Training and Certification Tracking | Document Library |
FIRS is available on both the Mobile and web-based Dashboard.
* Worker Observation and Orientation are accessible on the PEOPLE screen.
FIRS Dashboard - allows you to manage both the web and mobile apps. You can use the dashboard to manage users, user permissions, add project sites, add people and view reports.
FIRS Web App - allows you to see and review reports submitted from the mobile app. You can also review and edit reports submitted through the mobile app, create tasks and corrective actions and submit and keep track of reports.
Reports - can be created using the App even if your device is offline. Once you are back online, the information will be automatically submitted into your reporting queue.
The latest version of the BCFSC FIRS App can be downloaded for Android and iOS devices. Go to the App store on your device and search for BCFSC FIRS to download the FREE App.
Please note: BCFSC Quick Add will transition into the new version but will exist temporarily until the transition is complete. Supervisor Queue/EHS forms will be slowly removed over time as we transition to the BCFSC FIRS web app where all forms and records will eventually be stored.
New Users: How to Access the FIRS APP
For new users
- Simply go to the App store on your device and search for BCFSC FIRS to download the FREE App.
- To access the App, you will require confirmation by BCFSC of SAFE Certification BEFORE you can access the App.
- Submit your access request online. Or request by email at firs@bcforestsafe.org.
- Once you are confirmed as a SAFE Certified Company, your FIRS App account will be created.
- You will receive an email from the App developer, EHS Analytics, with instructions on setting up your FIRS account with your individual registration details.
Existing Users: How to Access the Updated FIRS APP
For Existing Users of the BCFSC Quick Add, re-download the NEWEST VERSION of the BCFSC FIRS App.
- Simply go to the App Store on your mobile device and search for "BCFSC FIRS" to download the new app.
- You can log into the newest version of the "BCFSC FIRS" app by entering your existing credentials (username and password).
- Historical data and old reports submitted through the "BCFSC Quick Add" will be visible in the EHS Dashboard.
- New reports submitted through the "BCFSC FIRS" app will be visible in the BCFSC FIRS web app.
Step by Step Guide on How to Use the FIRS App
Download the BCFSC FIRS - Getting Started Guide! and learn how to use the BCFSC FIRS App.
Download the How to add Projects & People Guide and learn how to manage your FIRS App reports and users.
To learn more about the FIRS App forms management portal and how it will support the record keeping requirements for small employers and assist in building and maintaining SAFE Company Certification, please contact us via email FIRS@bcforestsafe.org