Certification Management

What is Certman?

CertMan was originally developed for the Oil & Gas market during the late 1990’s. In this harsh & remote environment safety is of course paramount. Lifting equipment has to be carefully managed so that it is always fit for service. This apparently simple task can be surprisingly difficult. Lifting gear may be distributed across several locations, and will inevitably require inspection at different times. If certificates and reports are kept in files they quickly mount up taking valuable space & become difficult to control, particularly if a products history needs to be analysed. The introduction of LOLER in 1998 places greater emphasis on the management of lifting equipment. This has increased the workload to the point where many companies are losing valuable time & money trying to cope with the problem

CertMan is a revolutionary software system for the complete management of lifting gear certification. Accessible via the internet, customers can produce reports and certificates in real time from any location, eliminating costly paperwork systems and potential errors. The system takes the hassle out of managing lifting gear inspection & certification, allowing customers to focus on their core business. It significantly reduces costs, and ensures that safety is always maintained.

The Future

CertMan has already proved itself to be invaluable in the Oil & Gas offshore market, where it was developed but the demand for this system with inland businesses is growing. More & more companies are waking up to the increased responsibility placed upon them by LOLER and are looking for a simple solution. Technology has to be the answer, and coupled with the expertise of Certex we are confident that the future is with CertMan.

Save time & money CertMan is an efficient certification management system which provides tangible cost savings; Information is stored in a relational database, allowing flexible reporting options from a single data entry procedure. Product history analysis is made easy leading to better procurement decision making. Inspection schedules for countless items at various locations can be efficiently planned. User-friendly software which is accessible via the internet reduces the burden of paperwork. With improved data management the frequency of inspection schedules for certain items can be reduced and justified.

Access via internet CertMan has been developed so that it can be accessed via the internet; The gateway is CertMan.com Information is held on a central database which is fully secure. Real-time data is continually displayed. Customers can view only their own information. Logon is simple with user ID and a password.

Simple to use CertMan has been developed in a windows environment with familiar user friendly functions; On line help ensures that users rapidly become familiar with the software package. Information is presented in summary format allowing users to drill down to the detail required with a few simple key-strokes. Reports can be easily created and downloaded.

Improve your safety Better management of information leads to a safer working environment; Paperwork systems are prone to human errors and slow response times. CertMan has an electronic messaging service so that product information flashes can be posted instantly. Up to date inspection procedures can be viewed on-line. Products which are currently defective are clearly colour coded so that they are not put into service by accident. An early warning system highlights in advance that products are due to be inspected.

Comply with legislation CertMan is designed to be totally compatible with current legislation, particularly LOLER; SI 2307 certificates are stored electronically with hard copies available at the touch of a button. The full inspection history of all equipment is clearly visible so that audits can be completed simply & successfully. CertMan is relevant for fixed and portable lifting equipment. Risk assessments & defect reports can be produced.

Eliminate paperwork CertMan totally removes the need for paperwork systems; Stationary costs & storage space are removed. Data can be entered directly onto a laptop by inspectors, then downloaded onto the system. The system is accessible from any location.