Take 5 Goes Digital

‘Take 5’, our new personal safety checklist tool, was launched in 2021. The tool encourages us to stop, look and review the workplace before starting new activities, and to properly think through the procedures, people, tools and equipment related to the task. Hazards can then be identified, and risks controlled using the ERIC-P method. ‘Take 5 Together’ followed later in the year, and is a safety conversation tool for you to complete together with a colleague or contractor, when you see someone taking a risk and STEP IN. As of this month, both Take 5 and Take 5 Together are now also available to complete digitally via the Checkproof platform.

What is Checkproof? 

Checkproof is a digital checklist tool which is now used by CEMEX across most business sectors and in several countries for a range of safety, maintenance, quality, and environmental checks. It is available via a mobile phone application, or on a desktop computer, and its features include the ability to take photos of any defects or issues, and automatic alerts are sent to the responsible people for remedying the problem. Checkproof is a paid third-party service, so please contact your Line Manager in the first instance if you are interested in learning more.

Non-Checkproof Users

Teams can still use their hard copy pocketbooks where they don’t have ready access to Checkproof. Either way, it is important that we are using Take 5 and Take 5 Together in the workplace to help keep us safe, rather than having to go back to an office to complete them.

Support 

For any support with Checkproof access, or with completing a Take 5 or Take 5 Together using Checkproof, please contact Mark Beagrie from the EXCEED Operational Excellence team (Mondays-Thursdays).

You can also find a ‘Take 5 within Checkproof’ guidance PDF in the download section of the UK News website: EXCEED - Take 5 and Take 5 Together checkproof guidance (908 downloads)