FAQs
In the following, we have listed the most frequent questions and answers concerning sam® as a training system for you. Should you not find an answer to your questions, please contact us personally.
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Are plugins (Active X, Java or others) necessary?
No. During development, we have consistently avoided security-critical plugins or costly to install add-ons for your browser. With our latest JS technology, we are one of the first companies in this field to enable web based comfort effects without additional installations at the workplace. Drag & Drop, context menus, etc. are perfectly integrated in sam®. In this, we are leading. Only JavaScript is necessary. If qualified, electronic signatures are required, such as in waste management according to NachwV, JavaScript is additionally required.
Can interfaces to other systems (SAP, PAISY, Peoplesoft, Navision, etc.) be realised with sam®?
Yes, that is no problem. Almost all types of interfaces are conceivable with sam®. A connection to existing eLearning portals or training portals is also easily possible. Details have to be agreed during implementation and parameterization phase. Please also request our sam® interface data sheet.
How is data protection and data security guaranteed?
Your safety and satisfaction is important to us. secova will never make your data (whether address data, email addresses or order-related personal data) available to third parties without your consent. In particular when processing order-related data, secova acts 100% in accordance with the Data Protection Act. For this reason, secova is the first company that has data protection conformity confirmed and certified by experts. All secova employees are instructed in the field of data protection. Further information can be found in our secova data protection declaration.
Can I also use, buy and apply the different sam® modules individually?
Of course, you can also use all sam® modules individually. You can choose from a “construction kit”. All modules can be seamlessly integrated. It is more reasonable to combine the numerous modules to unfold the unique and unexpected possibilities of sam®. Details and background information can be found in our presentations.
Can I conduct a risk assessment with sam®? (Ordinance on Hazardous Substances, Working Conditions Act, environment assessment)?
Yes, that is possible with the new Risk Assessment module of secova. Hazardous substances management, risk evaluation, EMKG, assignment of measures, reporting, Reach & Co. are also possible with this functional module.
Can you also integrate your own content, files and multimedia data in sam®?
Yes, you can also create your own content, training courses, texts and much more directly in sam®. No other software or even programming skills is required. sam® offers comprehensive possibilities for integrating multimedia data. Videos, animations, MP3 files, but also non-multimedia files such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel and PDF files can be embedded or imported in the easiest possible way (the same applies to SCORM compatible content). By the way, sam® is the first eLearning system on the market that offers largely automatic voice output in excellent quality. We would like to show you everything else in our presentation.
Does sam® replace the personal instructions and duties of the supervisors?
No, sam® is a tool to facilitate the knowledge transfer logistically within the company. Personal contact between employees and supervisors is always important and necessary. Therefore, see sam® as a tool which supports you and your colleagues as ideal combination. Experience shows that your employees are much more concerned with operational issues when a coordinating system such as sam® is in use. Please read further details, i.e. in DGUV regulation 1, TRGS 555, DGUV regulation 100-001 or other relevant comments. If you have further questions, you can contact us at anytime.
Is sam® compliant with the Data Protection Act?
Yes. We place great importance to the compliance of all data protection regulations. Thus, already during the development phase, sam® was equipped with a detailed authorisation concept. Furthermore, we regularly have external experts draw up a data protection and data security report on secova and sam®. This makes sam® and secova the first company in our business field to be able to provide a complete and gapless certification in the area of data protection and data security. If you are interested in more detailed information on that.
Is sam® subject to the agreement (work/staff council)?
Yes, because employee-related data is managed in sam®. Although these only relate to the legally prescribed areas in accordance with the Works Constitution Act and the Data Protection Act. But also due to the fact that sam® is often heavily involved in areas of occupational safety. You can also request our IT/HR data sheet.
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