MERAS – Machine and Equipment Risk Assessment System app for iPhone and iPad

This is a unique safety and health App called “MERAS – Machine and Equipment Risk Assessment System”. The APP is used to conduct risk assessments of machines and equipment (ME). It is a complete, single source program that compliments any machine and equipment (ME) guarding program.
The App has a number of unique features that make the ME guarding process simple to understand and easy to use. This system is a great way to establish a ME guarding baseline.

The App received an honorable mention recognition in ASSEs "Innovation in Safety Management Contest".

Key Features

The ME Risk Assessment System contains state of the art features including:

1. A Home Page that displays company name, location and department information.
2. An Inventory Screen for listing machines and equipment (ME) to be evaluated.
3. A Checklist directing you to areas to review for a baseline safety evaluation of each ME.
4. Initial Numerical Risk Ratings Process for quantifying exposures, frequency, probability and severity, using the App ratings or your own in-house rating system.
5. Photos Insertion capability for ME, hazards and abatement solutions.
6. A Costing Worksheet to calculate dollar cost estimates for hazard solutions.
7. A Risk Re-Assessment method to validate the risk has been abated or reduced.
8. Export Data and Photos for easy manipulation and sharing of the ME inventory.
9. Classification Selections for establishing abatement dates and urgency.
10. A Sort Function for all inventory lines by risk score, abatement cost, urgency
classification, individual assignment and more…

You Benefit by using this consistent format to create a single library of hazard rated machines and equipment. This App is an excellent way to demonstrate a strong safety commitment.

BONUS FEATURES! The App also contains a 13 page Machine Guarding Resource Library and a 79 slide PowerPoint presentation to improve your knowledge of hazard recognition, guarding skills and abatement requirements. The library contains a number of illustrations and photos. Use the PowerPoint individually or to train students.

Who Should Use the App?

Safety Professionals – Safety Consultants, Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Coordinators and Loss Control Consultants for conducting machine guarding studies or recommending it to your clients. In-Plant Staff – Operations Managers, Line Supervisors, Department Managers, Maintenance Staff and Production Staff who conduct or assign internal machine guarding studies.