Rapid Global – Rapid Contractor
Rapid Global – Rapid Contractor has been recognised as an ABA100® Winner for Software Innovation in The Australian Business Awards 2016. The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation recognises leading software products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs.
“Rapid Contractor Management is a flagship product of Rapid Global and as such we are delighted to once again have the product recognised in The Australian Business Awards 2016 as an ABA100 Winner in the Software Innovation category. The Rapid Contractor Management software is used by more than 60,000 contractor companies throughout the world to provide their company risk compliance information to clients in order to improve work site safety and manage workplace risk. It is an outstanding solution produced here in Australia by Rapid Global, a multi-award winning Australian owned software development company.
“Rapid Contractor Management was the first contractor management software system created in Australia and remains and consistently rates as best in class with a proven track record and rapidly growing based of worldwide users. The capabilities of the software extend well beyond recording and tracking contractor data and is designed to increase productivity, reduce risk and engage with workers to improve compliance with work health and safety requirements.
“We are proud that this product is backed by our Australian based team that provides industry expertise and outstanding customer service to deliver a first-rate user experience that is all too rare in the business software field. This award is an exciting win for the business especially in this category of Software Innovation as it proves our leadership as software developers and solidifies our position as a preferred supplier of contractor management solutions.”
Rapid Contractor Management is a product of Rapid Global, an Australian owned and operated software development company. Rapid Contractor Management is an online contractor management software system designed to effectively manage a contractor’s workforce and its associated work health and safety compliance requirements. Providing a database through which businesses can collect and manage contractor documents and information to help ensure the business meets current standards and regulations.
The product includes functionalities designed to meet the needs of modern day clients, including: online accessible systems, the ability to actively consult with contractors to promote workplace safety, consistent and centrally stored record management and rapid induction processes to help ensure all contractors are appropriately trained.
Rapid Contractor Management works in seven steps that are designed to match the lifecycle of contractors onsite. These include pre-qualification, online induction, site access sign-in, permit request, key dispensing, hazard reporting (if applicable) and finally, signing out. The software platform oversees the entire process, allowing for client packages to be configured to suit the unique needs of each client, whilst also maintaining the breadth to be able to meet however many sites and divisions a client may have.
This aims to ensure that the platform is relevant to all businesses, no matter the size, industry or risk profile. The product can also be used in conjunction with other applications and hardware, such as key dispensers, touch screens and ID cards, providing for more holistic solutions. Unique branding options are also available, alongside an administrator mobile application that is designed to allow searching via name, QR code, ID card or certificate on the go. On the spot checks and audits can then be conducted on individuals to help ensure higher onsite compliance rates.
By striving to improve work health and safety compliance, improve communication between contractors and administrators and automate manual processes, Rapid Contractor Management has seen more than 1.6 million people use the system since launch.