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First-Time Onboarding Checklist

A role-based checklist to launch TheContractorsToolbox across office and site operations.

Overview

Use this checklist to move from account creation to daily operational use with confidence.

[WORKFLOW DIAGRAM: Onboarding Journey Map]

Why It Matters

  • Reduces missed setup steps that later create compliance gaps.
  • Ensures each role knows what to do in week one.
  • Improves platform adoption across office and field teams.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Company Owner / Admin checklist

  1. Confirm company details and workspace structure.
  2. Create core roles and assign permission boundaries.
  3. Invite key users and monitor acceptance.
  4. Set notification defaults and escalation rules.
  5. Publish internal onboarding expectations.

Safety Officer checklist

  1. Create RAMS template pack (low, medium, high-risk examples).
  2. Upload key SDS sheets and build COSHH template pack.
  3. Define approval path for RAMS and COSHH records.
  4. Publish first live RAMS and COSHH records.
  5. Track acknowledgements for all affected workers.

Site Manager / Supervisor checklist

  1. Review and approve assigned documents.
  2. Create project-specific inspection templates.
  3. Run first inspections with defects and corrective actions.
  4. Check activity feed for overdue acknowledgements.
  5. Close critical corrective actions before handover.

Field Worker / Inspector checklist

  1. Sign in on mobile and complete initial sync.
  2. Acknowledge assigned RAMS and COSHH.
  3. Complete first inspection with photo evidence.
  4. Add signature and submit findings.
  5. Report blockers to supervisor immediately.

[SCREENSHOT: Onboarding Checklist by Role]

Tips & Best Practices

  • Assign one onboarding champion per workspace.
  • Use short daily stand-ups during the first week.
  • Track completion at role level, not just company level.
  • Keep onboarding tasks visible in team meetings.

Warnings / Important Notes

  • Do not mark onboarding complete until field users submit live inspections.
  • Do not assume compliance if acknowledgements are outstanding.
  • Avoid custom role sprawl in week one. Start simple and refine.

FAQ

Who should be onboarded first?

Admins, safety officers, and supervisors should be onboarded first so governance and templates are in place before field rollout.

What is the fastest way to increase adoption?

Focus on daily workflows: approvals, acknowledgements, and inspections. Teams adopt faster when the system helps with immediate tasks.