How FEC Electric Streamlined Safety Training and Compliance with Ving

In public works construction, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a requirement. For Carol Mercier, who juggles multiple responsibilities as both Assistant Project Manager and Safety Manager at FEC Electric, keeping crews compliant, trained, and safe used to mean constant interruptions, complicated logistics, and costly downtime. That changed when she discovered Ving.

The Challenge: Costly, In-Person Safety Training

Before Ving, FEC Electric required employees to come into the office for mandatory safety training sessions, pulling them off the job and throwing project timelines off course.

“It was time-consuming and expensive,” Carol recalls. “We were losing valuable work hours, and our experienced workers—who weren’t tech-savvy—resisted anything online.”

Carol also faced the hassle of scheduling separate classes for new hires, slowing down onboarding and project ramp-ups.

The Solution: Flexible, Field-Friendly Training with Ving

Once Carol saw Ving’s 5-minute microlearning format, she knew it could work even in the field. “Even our non-tech employees have been able to use Ving with no problem,” she says. “They actually mentioned how much easier it is to use than they thought it would be.”

From day one, the onboarding process was seamless.

“My rep, Karen, was incredibly helpful. I could ask questions and get answers right away.”

The Impact: Compliance, Simplicity, and Fewer Injuries

Now, FEC Electric uses Ving for:

• Annual & Monthly Training
  
  
• New Hire Safety Onboarding
  
  
• OSHA & Local Compliance Requirements
  
  

Instead of coordinating with multiple outside vendors, Carol now manages all safety training from one place, assigning and tracking with ease.

And the results speak for themselves:

• Improved OSHA compliance with faster course completions
  
  
• Streamlined training administration, saving hours each month
  
  
• Fewer injuries reported on job sites—just minor incidents since adopting Ving
  
  
• Higher engagement, even among less tech-savvy employees
  
  

“Our employees are quickly completing courses that help make us OSHA compliant and establish us as a company our clients want to work with.”

A Culture of Safety and Recognition

To keep engagement high, Carol’s team holds a quarterly drawing—employees earn entries for every completed training. It’s a simple but effective way to celebrate their commitment to safety.

The Bottom Line: Time Saved and Goals Met

Carol sums it up best:

“Time is valuable. I can assign safety training in minutes and move on to other duties, knowing we’re on track with safety and compliance.”

Advice for Others in the Field

If you're on the fence about Ving, here’s what Carol wants you to know:

1. It’s affordable—especially compared to in-house training costs.
   
   
2. It’s incredibly easy to use, even for those new to tech.
   
   
3. The customer service is unbeatable—quick, friendly, and always helpful.
   
   

Why It Matters

According to OSHA, companies can save $4 to $6 for every $1 invested in safety programs due to fewer accidents, lower insurance costs, and improved productivity¹. For FEC Electric, the investment in Ving has clearly paid off.

Ready to simplify your safety training like FEC Electric? Learn more about Ving.