There are four types of users in PowerTRX Safety: Administrators, Supervisors, General Users, and Watchers. Each user type has different levels of access to the tracker’s various functions, based on their roles at a utility.
Below are links to training videos for each user type. They include a brief overview video to help users get started on the tracker and navigate through its multiple features. Additional videos are provided on each of the tracker’s modules that include step-by-step summaries for how they can be used by utilities. (Please note that the videos were developed when the service was named eSafety Tracker - while the name may appear differently, the features work the same way.)
Administrators
Administrators have the highest level of access within the PowerTRX Safety service. They can perform all duties within the tracker, including:
- Completing incident investigations
- Conducting job safety briefings
- Assigning access levels and supervisors to other users
- Creating new users, providing credit for classroom training
- Recording safety inspections
Training videos:
Supervisors
A Supervisor User can:
- Assign training courses
- Document crew inspections (via desktop and mobile app)
- Initiate incident reports
- Track monthly safety meeting topics and attendance
- Run and view reports
- Customize their dashboard
Supervisors can only access and modify records related to employees that report to them. This allows Supervisor Users to ensure their employees meet all requirements (e.g., training, job safety briefing) to perform assigned tasks. Supervisors also have access to all features assigned to a General User.
Training videos:
General Users
PowerTRX Safety was developed specifically for the tasks performed for the General User. They can:
- View and search the APPA Safety Manual for critical information even when they lose connectivity in the field (desktop and mobile app)
- Access company-specific policies and procedures, such as safety manuals, standards and specifications, guidance documents, forms, etc. (desktop and mobile app)
- Take training courses developed by their utility and have access to a list of APPA training courses
- View reports regarding their personal training requirements including those that are due and upcoming
- Document and update job safety briefings throughout the day as conditions change (desktop and mobile app)
Training videos:
Watchers
Watchers have access to view any record created in PowerTRX Safety and run various summary/detailed reports. Their access is limited to “Read Only” and they cannot modify records. This user level is typically assigned to support roles within a utility so they can provide necessary tracking for Administrators and/or Supervisors. Watchers also have access to all features assigned to a General User.
Training videos:
Webinar Recordings
Discover how specific PowerTRX Safety features can help make your employees safer. Note that recordings include overviews from when the platform was called the eSafety Tracker.
- eSafety Tracker Overview, APPA Safety Manual, and Utility-Specific Documents
- Mobile App, Job Safety Briefings, Training, and Crew Inspections
- Incident Reporting and Safety Meetings
- New eSafety Tracker Features Coming this Fall, Part 1
- New eSafety Tracker Features Coming this Fall, Part 2
- How to Get Started With Your eST Account
- Job Task Assignment Feature and Vehicle Inspection Update
- Job Safety Briefings with eSafety Tracker
- Modernize Your Safety Inspections with the eSafety Tracker
- Vehicle Inspection Instructions (Complementary Resource, PDF)
Contact Us
Connect with our team at PowerTRX@publicpower.org to learn more about the PowerTRX Safety service or to ask questions.