Software Showcase for Mason Contractors

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This month, Masonry is showcasing just a taste of some of the software tools that will help you keep your business lean and mean in the year 2005.

SAFETY

Keller-Soft® OSHA 300 Recordkeeper
by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

Ideal for:
Any size business.

System requirements:
IBM® PC or 100% compatible computer; Pentium II class processor or higher; minimum of 64 MB RAM to operate; 40 MB of available hard drive space; Windows 95 or higher; minimum video resolution of at least 800x600 (small fonts), 16-bit color; CD-ROM drive; mouse; Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 required (included with software); compatible printer recommended. Requires Palm OS®, Windows CE® or Pocket PC® for PDA handheld capabilities.

Description:
Keller-Soft OSHA 300 Recordkeeper features the most recent 300, 300A and 301 forms required by OSHA. The software will help you complete the forms, determine whether an illness/injury is recordable, calculate rates of recordable incidents, sort data, generate reports and achieve a five-year record of data. Priced at only $149. For more information, call (800) 327-6868 or visit us online at www.jjkeller.com/jjk.

Job Hazard Analysis Management Software
by ESS

Ideal for:
Any size business

System requirements:
Win98 or higher, NT, 2000 or XP; Pentium II, 500 MHz minimum processor; 64MB of memory; 300mb of hard drive space.

Description:
Clearly define safe practices with comprehensive job hazard analyses including task steps, mandatory equipment and training requirements. Produce a detailed job hazard analysis report with specific task steps, affected job title, departments, and locations, related Material Safety Data Sheets, and training requirements. Identify hazards and required control measures for each task step. Associate personal protective equipment (PPE) to each task step to help prepare written PPE programs, and pinpoint root causes associated with PPE. Record all parties involved in JHAs, including those interviewed, observed or otherwise concerned. Document environmental or ergonomic conditions that may be present during a job or activity. For more information, call (888) 766-0220 or visit www.ESS-ComplianceSuite.com.

Safety Management Software
by ESS

Ideal for:
Any size business

System requirements:
Win98 or higher, NT, 2000 or XP; Pentium II, 500 MHz minimum processor; 64MB of memory; 300mb of hard drive space.

Description:
Prevent incidents by tracking, recording and evaluating employee injuries and illnesses. Print your OSHA 300 Log, 300A Summary and 301 Incident Report. Keep thorough and accurate safety records for every employee. Record total costs associated with each incident to help you lower insurance and workers' compensation costs. Track multiple occurrences of lost and restricted days so you can easily analyze their impact on your company. Use the built-in test to quickly determine if an incident is OSHA recordable. Expand the capabilities of SMS with WebConnect — our web-based front end that allows your employees and supervisors to access and enter their own data from any location. For more information, call (888) 766-0220 or visit www.ESS-ComplianceSuite.com.