Overview
- Elinett is a power supplier in Møre and Romsdal county in Western Norway. It supplies electricity to over 33,000 people across the region.
- Elinett was managing all equipment documentations and inspections manually with pen and paper.
- To save time, prevent errors and misplacement of documentation, as well as improve processes and safety, Elinett needed to modernize its equipment management.
- With Onix Work, Onix Tags and Onix Inspect, Elinett successfully digitalized and centralized its documentation.
- Onix’s user-friendly platform encouraged an improved safety culture to the benefit of employees working in high-risk environments.
Problem
Norwegian electricity provider, Elinett, was looking to improve its equipment management for personal protective equipment such as personal climbing harnesses.
It had recognized issues with a reliance on paper processes. Documentation was often incomplete or missing, those who needed it couldn’t access it, and any digitalization that existed was complex and spread across multiple siloed systems. This was a particular problem when considering the risk associated for workers operating in potentially dangerous environments with live electricity and heights.
To ensure compliance with changing industry standards and prioritize worker safety, Elinett began looking for a digital solution for equipment management.
Solution
With the aim of integrating as much documentation and process as possible, Elinett set about looking for an all-inclusive solution. Onix equipment compliance management software (ECMS) offered the answer, with the ability for Elinett’s vendors, inspector and workers to collaborate in one place.
Elinett chose Onix Work for full equipment overview. All information on inspection history, maintenance and use, alongside certificated and documents, could be managed and accessed using Onix Work.
Onix Tags were used to identify equipment by simply scanning QR codes, RFID or NFC tags. This enabled all users of equipment to quickly identify it, check compliance and ensure safety.
To further integrate processes, Elinett began requiring its inspector to use Onix Inspect. This meant all documentation and inspection records were automatically uploaded to Onix Work without hassle or piles of paperwork.
Result
With Onix, Elinett was able to overhaul its documentation systems. An open, digital platform for equipment management meant that all Elinett stakeholders could access the information they need for safety and compliance.
As a result, checking and documenting equipment became easy and open to all. This helped tighten up safety processes and improve safety culture. For those out working on the electrical grid, it resulted in reduced risk and strengthened peace of mind.
