Replace Paper Safety Checklists with Digital Audits
Stop losing forms, chasing follow-ups, and scrambling for audit records. Go digital with OSHA-ready documentation from BasinCheck.
Paper Works Until It Doesn't
Paper checklists are familiar, but they create problems that show up later - when an inspector asks for documentation or when you need to prove a pattern of compliance.
Common Paper Problems
- Forms get lost, damaged, or left in trucks
- Handwriting is illegible or incomplete
- No way to track what happens after inspection
- Photos get separated from paperwork
- Days or weeks before data reaches the office
- No visibility into crew compliance patterns
What Field Teams Say About Paper
The paper form isn't the problem. What happens after is.
“Paper inspections weren't the issue. Tracking what happened after was.”
— Field supervisor, oil & gas (anonymized)
“By the time paperwork got back to the office, it was incomplete or outdated.”
— Ops manager, industrial services (anonymized)
Quotes are anonymized excerpts from public industry discussions describing common challenges with paper- and spreadsheet-based safety systems.
What You Gain with Digital
Digital audits aren't just faster - they close the loop on follow-ups and create the audit trail you need.
Mobile-First
Complete audits on any phone or tablet, even in remote locations without cell signal. Data stores locally and syncs automatically when connectivity returns. Works with gloves on and screens covered in field conditions.
60-Second Audits
Tap-to-complete interface designed for field speed, not office data entry. No typing required for standard inspections. Select pass, fail, or not applicable with a single tap. Add notes only when needed.
Integrated Photos
Photos attach directly to the specific checklist item they document. GPS coordinates and timestamps embed automatically. Every image organized by audit, location, and date—never lost in a camera roll or separate folder.
Automatic Notifications
When an audit item fails, BasinCheck creates a corrective action and emails the responsible party immediately. Track assignments, due dates, and resolution status. Close the loop that paper checklists leave open.
Before and After
With Paper
- 5-10 minutes per inspection
- Days before data reaches office
- Manual follow-up tracking
- Photos in separate folders
- Scramble when inspectors arrive
With BasinCheck
- Under 60 seconds per audit
- Instant visibility across crews
- Automatic corrective action tracking
- Photos attached to items automatically
- Audit-ready records in seconds
Making the Switch Is Simple
No complex migration. No lengthy training. Your team can be running digital audits today.
Pick Your Templates
Start with our pre-built templates for rig inspections, hazard assessments, hot work permits, confined space entry, and equipment pre-ops. Customize items to match your existing paper forms or use ours as-is. Most teams find our templates cover their standard inspection requirements immediately.
Invite Your Team
Send email invites to your supervisors and field crews. Team members download the free mobile app, sign in with their email, and see the templates you assigned. No lengthy training sessions—the tap-to-complete interface is intuitive for anyone who uses a smartphone.
Start Auditing
Complete your first digital audit in under 60 seconds. See results instantly in your dashboard with location, timestamp, and crew member identification. Failed items automatically create corrective actions. Photos attach to the specific items they document. Your audit trail builds itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Go Paperless?
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