Excel vs AMS Go: Why specialized software for occupational safety makes sense
Many companies start out with Excel and spreadsheets for risk assessments, inspections or action plans. It works – but it costs time and nerves, and it carries risks. Here are the main advantages of AMS Go.
Key advantages at a glance
AMS Go is built for digital occupational safety – from the mobile inspection to audit-proof documentation.
Mobile use on site
Excel / spreadsheetsDesktop only. Inspections require paper printouts that have to be transferred into the spreadsheet afterwards.
AMS GoWeb + iOS/Android app: record inspections, checklists and photos right at the workplace – no media breaks
Audit-proof documentation
Excel / spreadsheetsNo real version control. Files can be overwritten and the change history is limited.
AMS GoComplete history and audit trail. Every change is traceable – ideal for audits and evidence for authorities.
Single source of truth & real time
Excel / spreadsheetsScattered files, sending by email, risk of outdated copies. Who has which version?
AMS GoOne source for everyone: risk assessments, inspections and action plans are always up to date for everyone involved.
Automatic assignments, deadlines & reminders
Excel / spreadsheetsManual follow-up, to-dos in emails or other tools. Who does what by when? You have to keep track of training and action deadlines yourself.
AMS GoAssign actions directly – plus reminders when trainings are due or actions are overdue. No manual follow-up needed.
Built for occupational safety
Excel / spreadsheetsGeneric spreadsheets. Every list and every form has to be set up and maintained manually.
AMS GoModules for risk assessments, inspection reports, operating instructions and hazardous substances – tailored by us to your industry.
AI support
Excel / spreadsheetsNo AI features for occupational safety – everything is manual.
AMS GoAI generates hazard factors and operating instructions and reads safety data sheets automatically.
Safety data sheet extraction
Excel / spreadsheetsManual: copy data from every safety data sheet into spreadsheets – time-consuming and error-prone.
AMS GoAutomatic: AI reads all relevant information from SDSs and transfers it straight into the system – with a source reference for every piece of information.
GDPR & hosting
Excel / spreadsheetsDepends on usage (cloud vs. local). With Microsoft 365, data may be stored outside the EU.
AMS GoGDPR-compliant, hosted in Germany, ISO-certified data centers – audited mobile apps.
Integration & access
Excel / spreadsheetsLittle direct integration into processes. Files have to be managed and shared separately.
AMS GoSingle sign-on, APIs and seamless integration into existing systems – one login for everything.
Ready to move on from Excel?
Less manual work, more time for what matters
With AMS Go you save time on recording and follow-up – and at the same time you have an audit-proof, central basis for audits and evidence for authorities.
