Ving

It is 7am on a Monday. Construction workers are waiting to be briefed on the safety protocol for a project’s new phase. A few are aware of the protocol; some require a refresher, while others are new hires who need guidance. It can be overwhelming for safety managers, who cannot be physically present, to address these various groups of workers all at once. But the training is crucial to ensure that none of them jeopardizes their lives or that of their co-workers.

This is where Ving’s safety compliance and training platform is revolutionizing construction safety. The platform allows safety managers and supervisors to remotely and comprehensively help frontline workers stay up-to-date with safety compliance guidelines, paving the way to a safe work environment, higher productivity, and improved retention.

“The Ving platform allows safety managers and supervisors to organize and schedule the automated delivery, tracking, and reporting of safety training, freeing up countless hours, allowing them to direct their attention to tasks of higher value,” says Tony V DeAscentis, CEO of Ving.

Ving’s comprehensive solution contains a library of 1,000 courses that cover the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. Through Ving, safety managers or supervisors provide frontline workers with the safety information they need to pay attention to, exactly at the right time, for the right task.

An Amalgam of Technology and Knowledge

The Ving platform, available at www.vingapp.com, allows its clients to combine OSHA-required training with content they curate and upload on their own such as job-specific training relevant to the worker’s field and the task at hand. Safety managers assign the course, Ving automates the rest. Workers receive notifications on their cell phones via text or email, calling their attention to critical job-related safety. Additionally, the platform delivers comprehensive tracking of both online and offline training and trade certificates. Dashboards that aggregate real-time data provide accountable parties with a birds-eye view of employee compliance statuses, enabling swift proactive action before someone gets hurt.

Ving’s location-based training enables workers to access the platform’s courses by scanning a QR code affixed to the equipment they are about to operate. Having immediate access to safety tips, and equipment inspection checklists help refresh their memory and stay compliant with company operations.

Today’s modern learning styles demand a new approach. Too many safety managers expect busy workers to sit through long videos, which may not hold their attention, causing workers to miss important safety details.

Ving simplifies training with a microburst approach that divides its courses into shorter, easier to absorb bursts of information to gain improved employee engagement. For example, breaking a 30-minute course into five-minute interesting sessions, with frequent assessment points, optimizes the time spent learning for workers and helps them retain information more effectively than they would in a traditional, full-length seminar.

The improved employee engagement, and streamlined automation is evident, as Ving has a 97 percent customer renewal rate. Customers are opting to use the platform year after year and expanding their use beyond safety into quality assurance, operations, and trade skill development.

Bearing in mind the environment and the workers these training programs cater to, Ving also made its platform and courses accessible without the need for plug-ins, logins, or downloads. The platform is device-agnostic and runs on any operating system, making it easy for all to access and for safety managers to deploy across a decentralized mobile workforce.

“Ving is the perfect concoction of technology, content, and pedagogical approach to learning as we understand the intricacies and importance of safety training,” says Stephanie Hunter, Ving’s Training Content Expert and COO.

Emphasizing the need to align with a culturally diverse workforce, Ving has made its courses available in multiple languages. It is aimed at helping every individual access the content in their native language and develop a better understanding of the tutorials. The company also regularly updates its content, enabling workers to stay current with emerging safety standards.

Cross-functional High-Performing Team for Client Success

Client journeys at Ving begin with an assigned member from the company, called a success manager, who interacts with the safety manager or supervisor to learn about the client, their training schedule, the workforce, and the results they are looking for. Customers also have access to content training experts who analyze OSHA trends region and make recommendation of courses to be included in the company training calendar. “Ving also offers custom course development services, for those who need training specific to a unique piece of equipment, and their way of getting the job done,” comments DeAscentis. “The goal is a comprehensive solution, ensuring our customer can stay in compliance with their quality and safety standards.”

These interactions are not limited to a single session, but are spread out across multiple sessions throughout the client journey. Ving takes the extra step to offer flexible support; clients can even pick a time for their support manager to call them, allowing clients to brainstorm and discuss best practices.

Backed by its expert staff and knowledge of the latest industry developments, Ving helps construction managers gauge their bespoke safety requirements and modify their process accordingly. This is why Ving’s conscientious support is cherished by its clients, who have given it the highest recognition as a top performer for its exceptional customer support.

Ving goes above and beyond to deliver the best safety practices for its clients. It continues to empower organizations in construction with relevant and engaging content, combined with industry leading technology that streamlines, sustains, and optimizes a client’s safe work environment.