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Date Added: 07/07/2023
Group: Software
By: Graham Thompson
BRS - Mobile Demo

L8MS BRS Mobile allows on-site collection of water system monitoring & inspection without issuing work sheets or record forms. For those dealing with large numbers of test or inspection points the reduction time setting up job sheets, printing and reporting visits can be very significant. All tasks in L8MS BRS can be allocated to a mobile worker/individual, these tasks can then be collected on any Android (v4.1+) or iOS (12.0+) device. A mobile worker can collect service visits (using WiFi or Mobile data connection) available offline once they have been downloaded. Site information offers gps co-ordinates to work with the devices map function, service visit start and finish times, specific tests and inspections required for each asset, photograph collection of issues with comments and signatures for both service provider and engineer.

A test specific job sheet for every site!
Each site download contains the exact tasks that require completing for example , a rolling temperature monitoring programme taking you to 1/12th of the total outlets each month but ensuring all are covered within the year. The control limits are also supplied so out of specification results are highlighted in red. This reduces errors and sometimes prompts the immediate correction of the fault where possible.

Keep it simple

Sticking to a small purpose built application that runs on Android and Ios devices has allowed many of our clients to provide engineers with a simple phone on contract with very limited addition running costs.

Every task held in L8MS BRS can be allocated to a responsible person, these tasks can then be grouped together and assigned to a specific user(s) for a particular date and time, also any additional information for the site can added to the visit including door codes. When a user logs on (using WiFi or Mobile 3G/4G/5G connections) they can see when and where they should be the site information gives them gps co-ordinates which can be used by the devices map function to work like a sat-nav. Along with having any contact details for when they get to the site and are having trouble accessing. The downloaded visits can be completion off-line (You seldom get good internet in basements) and sent back once you have reception.

For clients with large sites or large numbers of smaller sites the reduction in printing can be very significant.

Date Added: 04/06/2021
Group: Software
By: G Thompson
Client Legionella training online on behalf of service providers

L8MS online training portal allows service providers to issue course credits, add and manage candidates for web browser Legionella awareness and responsible person courses targeted at end user staff.

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Discounts.

As a service provider we can offer you discounts on courses allowing you to offer on demand training to your clients.

Same training material used for accredited qualifications.

We strive to minimise bullet points, maximise graphics and present using water hygiene professionals.  

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An easy way to deliver staff refresher training.

When the company training matrix is looking a bit dusty our courses are an easy way to offer on demand learning to your staff and be able to evidence refresher training in Legionella in around 2 hours.

Date Added: 01/03/2021
Group: Software
By: David Greaves
BRS Released

L8MS BRS (Building Record System) our new release of L8MS Manage water hygiene record system.BRS - Building Management Software

For the last 10 years our clients have clarified what they want from online record systems, combined with rapid technology improvements and data connectivity, it was time for a whole new version. 
What are the main features and benifits?
  • Web browser-based administration, provides easy access anywhere.
  • Fast asset uploading from Legionella risk assessment, allows rapid site set up.
  • Customisable dashboards, information important to you without searching.
  • Our popular 52-week task planner remains, minimises water hygiene agreement omissions.
  • folders with 3 levels site, site group and companywide, share 1 document across a portfolio.
  • New workforce service visit control for effective and efficient service control.
  • Saleable from a few assets to 1000s of premises, charged based on current usage.
  • Fail safe non-conformity tracking, focus on what is important. 
  • Assign monitoring tasks to BRS Mobile App (Android & IOS), Supply engineers’ site-specific legionella monitoring tasks.
  • Graphs trend a test for the last year to identify performance stability.

Building Record System - GraphsUsed by?

  • Water hygiene service providers.
  • Housing associations/councils
  • Universities.
  • Hospitals.
  • Factories.

Is it only for Legionella?

Building Record System - GraphsWith our expertise in Legionella and water hygiene the initial PPMs and tests are designed to make your site compliant with HSG274/HTM04-01. It is simple to add new routines and attach tests, so L8MS BRS can be customised to track many maintenance programs.

Date Added: 03/08/2016
Group: Software
By: David Greaves
L8MS Risk Assessment version Upgrade - August 2016

L8MS Risk Assessment Logo Following requests to use our web risk assessment software on different screen sizes and types of devices we have undergone a revamp of the user interface.  The new fluid layout will resize so you should be able to use L8MS risk on any mobile, tablet or desktop device. As much as possible we have retained the same feel and method of operation, so getting accustomed is as easy as possible.

Some additional Features:

  • Open screen; Instead of going through long lists (especially for those using our residential landlord assessment) to open the Client / Site, there is now a filter on the top of the form.  Type in the whole phrase, a single word or just a few letters and the list beneath will only show results matching those criteria.

  • Multiple survey upload; in the previous version (still available in the drop down menu as legacy) you had to upload each individual survey sheet, check it, then save it to the system.  Now you can select multiple survey files and they will upload in one go saving you time.  It is now also easy to open the survey's afterward to check and make small corrections without re-uploading the surveys.

  • Multiple photo upload; similar to survey uploads the photo's section now has the ability to upload multiple files in one go.  If the image files have been named correctly the files will upload with the filename already filled out (If you try to load more than about 3.5MB in one go the upload will fail, hit the back button and choose a few less files).

  • Descriptive text; on sections that use standard text, like the executive summary and control scheme, you are able to format the text better including colour and multi-level bullets points. This will allow you to highlight anything which requires immediate attention.

  • Printing your assessment; PDF or Word selection options have been merged to an ‘action’ button. (Many users have not discovered the list of available report formats is not fixed, you can build your own company reports using and ordering sections from the L8MS list).

We hope you like the aesthetic and functional changes, which have been based on feedback, please keep it coming.

Date Added: 01/08/2016
Group: Software
By: David Greaves
L8MS Online Training - New Software release

L8MS Online training LogoL8MS Online Training
L8MS specialise in offering bespoke on-site training courses and accredited qualifications, however sometimes geographical or time constraints make online training a very useful option. L8MS – Online training is derived from our on-site courses put into an easy to use web platform, that can deliver the content at any time to suit your demands. The courses are well tested and developed by Water Hygiene and legionella control experts not web designers or a media company.

How do I book training?

Email us with your training objectives and the number of delegates and we will suggest the best course fit.

What are the costs of L8MS Training?
On-site training days can cost from £500 a group to £500 per head excluding the additional costs of travel and accommodation for your delegates. Access to an online training module such as a ‘Legionella Control for Responsible Persons’ course starts at £60 and discounts are available for large numbers of attendees.

Training is available for:

  •  Competent Persons (Responsible persons)
  •  Building owners / operators (Duty holders)
  •  Property managers
  •  Persons with allocated Legionella tasks
  •  Estates mangers
  •  Anyone seeking an introduction to Legionella management

Training Videos
Each module has a series of powerpoint like videos to explain the topic and the spoken text is also presented. L8MS try to use images and concepts to cover legionella control and do not simply present the paragraphs from HSE ACoPs and Guidance.

View Example 'Temperature conditions required for Legionellabacteria to multiply.'

Assessment
Most courses have extensive multiple choice questions covering each module which need to be answered in order to print a certificate of completion.
 

L8MS Online offer each user the ability to reset all answers. A course can then be retaken, allowing a new certificate to be raised demonstrating ‘refresher’ training, without additional charge.