QuickInspect: Your First HSE Inspection

This tutorial walks you through creating your first workplace safety finding in QuickInspect, from account creation to documenting your first observation.

What You Will Learn

• Creating a QuickInspect account
• Navigating the app using the five bottom tabs
• Creating or selecting a project
• Documenting your first finding with photos and location data
• Viewing and reviewing finding details

Prerequisites

• A smartphone or tablet with QuickInspect installed
• An email address for account registration

Step 1: Create Your Account

1. Open QuickInspect on your device.
2. Tap Sign Up on the login screen.
3. Enter your email address and choose a password.
4. Confirm your email by tapping the verification link sent to your inbox.
5. Log in with your new credentials.

Step 2: Understand the Navigation

QuickInspect uses five bottom tabs for navigation:

1. Home -- Your dashboard with an overview of recent activity.
2. Findings -- Browse and create findings (observations, hazards, defects).
3. Reports -- View your generated reports.
4. Lists -- Access checklists and product data.
5. Profile -- Manage your account settings, language, dark mode, and more.

Step 3: Create or Select a Project

Before creating findings, you need a project to work in.

1. Tap the Profile tab at the bottom right.
2. Tap Change Project.
3. If you already have a project, select it from the list. If not, create a new one by tapping the add button.
4. Enter a project name (for example, "Office Building Safety Audit") and save it.

Step 4: Create Your First Finding

1. Tap the Findings tab at the bottom of the screen.

2. Tap the button to create a new finding.

3. Fill in the following details:

   • Title -- A short description of the observation (e.g., "Loose railing on stairwell B").
   • Description -- Provide additional context about the hazard or issue.
   • Status -- Select the initial status. The available statuses are:
     • Open
     • To be reviewed
     • Closed
     • Accepted as is
     • Cancelled
     • Shipyard confirmed rectification
   • Location -- Use the 5-level location hierarchy to pinpoint where the finding is (e.g., Building > Floor > Zone > Area > Spot). GPS coordinates and NFC tags can also be used for location tagging.
   • Photos -- Tap the photo button to attach images from your camera or gallery. Photos help document the condition visually.

4. Save the finding.

Step 5: View Finding Details

1. After saving, you will be taken back to the Findings list.
2. Tap on your newly created finding to open its detail view.
3. Here you can review all the information you entered, including:
   • The title, description, and current status
   • Attached photos
   • Location data
   • Any comments or corrective measures
4. You can edit the finding at any time by tapping the edit button.

Step 6: Explore the Dashboard

1. Tap the Home tab to return to your dashboard.
2. The dashboard provides an overview of your project, including finding counts and recent activity.

Summary

You have completed the essential first steps in QuickInspect:

• Created an account and logged in
• Navigated the five-tab interface (Home, Findings, Reports, Lists, Profile)
• Created or selected a project
• Documented your first finding with a title, description, status, location, and photos
• Reviewed the finding details

Next Steps

• Templates and Reports -- Learn how to select templates and generate professional PDF reports.
• Team Setup -- Invite team members, assign roles, and manage your organization.
• If you need help, contact support at support@quickinspect.me.