[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Seeing as we\u2019re all glued to our cellphones nowadays, we thought we\u2019d do a little pro\/con list about having them on site. Every job site probably has different rules on this – no cellphones allowed at all, cellphones allowed only on breaks, or maybe your boss is all good and doesn\u2019t really care either way. We hear more about the dangers and issues of cellphones, but our research says that they might actually be pretty helpful too. What do you reckon?<\/p>\n

Yay<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with some of the good things about allowing cellphones on site. Aside from you being able to send stupid Snapchats to your mates and keeping your missus up to date on when you\u2019ll be home, there are actually a few team and workplace benefits to having your cell on hand.<\/p>\n

– Emergency calls<\/strong> – this one\u2019s pretty obvious. Someone\u2019s slipped on some wet tiles, someone\u2019s hammered their thumb instead of the nail (rookie\u2026), and you need help ASAP. If all of your cellphones are locked away and your boss isn\u2019t around, you need to be able to get hold of the ambos pretty quick to get your mate to the hospital.<\/p>\n

– Communication<\/strong> – same as above really, but you can better communicate any hazards to the team via cell. If you\u2019re all spread out and something\u2019s spilled or you need to evac, giving people a buzz to let them know is definitely key. Also if something further down the line is going to slow or stop your progress, you can at least be aware of it and plan around it if someone sends you a quick text as an FYI.<\/p>\n

– Quick access to info<\/strong> – we\u2019ve all hit up Google for answers to legitimate (and sometimes not so legitimate) questions and it\u2019s great to be able to have a wealth of information right at your fingertips. You can quickly look up SDSs and medical info in case of an emergency, and if a client is asking about something in particular, you can show them options or other work you\u2019ve done at the click of a button.<\/p>\n

Nay<\/strong><\/p>\n

As much as there are positives to having a cell on site, there are also some negatives that could definitely cause sh*t to hit the fan. Imagine if your whole team\u2019s eyes were on that screen all the time – whether it\u2019s work-related or not, it\u2019s still a distraction in a pretty risky environment.<\/p>\n

– Heavy machinery<\/strong> – it should be a given not to use your cellphone when you\u2019re using this kind of equipment, but if your cell\u2019s within easy reach and you think you\u2019ve got the job under control, it can become a distraction pretty fast. The team needs to be focused when they\u2019re in the area where heavy machinery is being used too – if they\u2019re too distracted to see or hear if something\u2019s coming towards them or something has gone wrong, disaster can strike.<\/p>\n

– Distracted driving<\/strong> – we all know that we\u2019re not supposed to use our cells when driving, whether that\u2019s our personal vehicle or a work forklift. That doesn\u2019t mean that we don\u2019t sneak a peek every now and then, but it\u2019s important to keep your eyes on the road at all times, not just for safety\u2019s sake, but if something happens while you\u2019re driving and on your cell, you\u2019ll have problems with claiming on your insurance!<\/p>\n

– Lost productivity<\/strong> – once you start scrolling through Facebook, it can be hard to stop! And even if you\u2019re only distracted for a little while, your mind will still be somewhere else as you\u2019re thinking about what you\u2019ve read or who you need to message back. Not only is losing your focus dangerous when you\u2019re on a job site, but the job will also end up taking longer than you thought – not ideal!<\/p>\n

So what\u2019s the go here? Do you have a blanket no-cellphone rule in place? Do you use an app that blocks everything except for phone calls and important updates? Or do you just trust that your team knows how to use their cells appropriately?<\/p>\n

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