If you work in electrical contracting, you know the drill: someone asks for a document—maybe it’s a site inspector, a GC, or your own foreman—and you’re stuck digging through binders, emails, or whatever app someone tried to use last year.
At scale, that’s a risk. Not just for compliance, but for how you show up as a company. If you can’t access key documentation quickly, it slows you down, weakens your safety posture, and makes audits harder than they need to be.
So here’s a quick gut check: can your team pull up these six documents—in under a minute, from the field?
1. A Completed Lockout/Tagout Form
Electrical work means LOTO compliance. Whether you’re swapping out a panel, disconnecting a system, or de-energizing for a rework, you need verified LOTO procedures, with names and timestamps.
Why it matters: Inspectors expect to see documentation that equipment was isolated properly—and that workers signed off before re-energizing.
Fast access = reduced liability.
2. A Worker’s Arc Flash Certification
Arc flash training isn’t optional—and certs don’t last forever. Whether you’re bidding on a job or onboarding a sub, proof of valid arc flash certification should be immediately accessible.
Why it matters: Expired certs = safety violations.
Fast access = safer crews and smoother onboarding.
3. The Current Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Every jobsite has risks—and electrical scope often overlaps with other trades. Your JHA should be current, signed, and accessible in the field (not buried in a clipboard or server).
Why it matters: GCs and auditors expect up-to-date hazard documentation.
Fast access = real compliance, not box-checking.
4. The Site-Specific Electrical Safety Plan
You likely have standard operating procedures—but site-specific safety plans matter when environments vary (occupied buildings, live systems, weather exposure).
Why it matters: Tailored safety plans are now common ask in pre-task meetings and site audits.
Fast access = credibility and professionalism.
5. The Relevant SDS Sheet or Codebook Reference
Crews need to reference the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), NEC, or a specific SDS sheet—and it shouldn’t involve calling the office.
Why it matters: Mobile access supports informed decisions and speeds up work.
Fast access = fewer delays, better decision-making.
6. A Completed Daily PSI or Toolbox Talk
If your foreman can’t pull up a recent toolbox talk—or your PSI log is back in a truck—it’s a red flag. These forms are your first line of defense in the field.
Why it matters: Documentation shows you’re doing safety proactively—not after the fact.
Fast access = fewer disputes, stronger culture.
Centralized Doesn’t Have to Mean Complicated
If your crew needs to hunt for these docs across binders, apps, and shared drives, you’re not alone. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Platforms like Corfix let you:
- Upload and access critical documents by project, worker, or form
- Digitize LOTO, toolbox talks, and JHAs for instant retrieval
- Link certs and safety plans to job roles or tasks
- Use QR codes to give field access without logins
Everything is time-stamped, searchable, and accessible—online or offline.
Want a deeper dive into how top electrical subs are modernizing safety and compliance?
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