b'INFO TECHNOLOGYSEA69from any device. Airports can eliminate paper operations byCapturing incident information and creating risk assessments converting all inspection forms and processes into a secure,helps produce reports that benefit both operations and budget shareable, web-accessible digital format. Additionally, they canteams. Varo notes that in addition to collecting new data, SEA has generate work orders and email notifications from completedcompleted mass imports of existing data. Access to historical data digital inspection forms, and also use chat threads and automatedis especially beneficial for running reports, he adds. shift reporting forms to connect teams in real-time and shift- The airport tracks safety risk assessments so it can assign to-shift. Automated notifications via texts, emails and phonelevels of risk to systems or conditions, and then track incidents calls can help keep necessary parties such as tenants, airportand associated mitigation efforts. Thats one example of a administration and staff aware of important dates and deliverables.process where you used to have a lot of information stored in a Tracking and Reporting spreadsheet or other document, Varo remarks. In the past, it was not always easy for SEA stakeholders to shareOn a related front, SEA now has a program for conducting data because some files were only accessible by certain uservehicle inspections. It also created a comprehensive database groups. In addition, formatting of data was inconsistent, makingof airfield equipmentincluding ground handling vehicles such subsequent analysis problematic. You may have had to go throughas baggage tractors and belt loaders, airline support equipment hours of analyzing blocks of text to pull out data points, Varoand airport operations assets. The database records each pieces explains. It took a lot longer and it was a challenge to come up withidentification number, make, model, fuel type, owner information accurate reports.and operating information. That data is then tied to incidents, inspections and history of the equipment. Having clean and current records is valuable for everyday purposes and historical references, but it can also save the day byVaro explains that having this data at their fingertips helps providing proper documentation for legal or regulatory purposes.SEA personnel proactively address areas of potential concern. For example, aging or defective equipment can be reported to AirportImprovement.comMay | June 2023'