For safety teams working in tough conditions - construction, rope access, emergency response - Scannable’s software and NFC technology (retrofit tags and Smart PPE™) have become the new safety standard when it comes to managing equipment and assets.
NFC (Near Field Communication) uses small, durable chips that store equipment data. Tap your phone on the tag, and the system instantly shows:
Scannable’s NFC technology for safety teams comes in two forms: retrofit tags for existing gear and new Smart PPE™ which comes straight from the manufacturer with NFC technology embedded and pre-loaded with the item’s data and information - completely eliminating the need for any data entry.
No typing, no searching spreadsheets - just tap and go.
Barcodes from the manufacturer are helpful but they often fade, peel, or get scratched. NFC tags are far more durable surviving rain, heat, and abrasion.
They’re:
For safety gear that’s inspected weekly or monthly, NFC just works.
With Scannable’s NFC-first equipment and asset management, teams can:
It’s the easiest way to prove compliance without the paperwork.
A confined-space entry team uses NFC tags on breathing apparatus. Before each shift:
The audit trail builds itself.
Learn more in our guide "Asset Management Software & Systems – The Complete Guide".