About Author Jeremy Shantz - Field Operations Veteran & Content Lead
Jeremy brings a unique “boots-on-the-ground” perspective to 1st Reporting. While he holds dual professional designations in marketing (PCM, CDMP), his authority in the health and safety space is built on over 23 years of direct operational experience.
Industry Background: Before transitioning to digital strategy, Jeremy spent 15 years in the industrial overhead door and loading dock industry—a sector known for high-risk environments and strict safety compliance. He rose from a Lead Hand to Service Department Management, where he was responsible for crew safety, incident reporting, and equipment compliance.
Prior to this, he founded and operated a commercial assembly business for 8 years. He managed field teams servicing major national accounts, including Walmart and Canadian Tire locations across Ontario. In this role, he implemented mandatory field reporting protocols to ensure quality control and safety compliance for thousands of assembly projects, ranging from store fixtures to equipment.
Why He Writes for 1st Reporting: Having authored over 350 guides, templates, and reports for 1st Reporting, Jeremy doesn’t just write about software; he writes about solutions for problems he has personally managed. He understands the frustration of lost paper forms and the critical importance of accurate incident data. He combines his operational grit with his communication background to help modern safety managers protect their teams and streamline their reporting.
Explore Jeremy's Articles Below

Virunga National Park
Virunga Foundation Background I had the privilege of engaging in a conversation with Wannes, a dedicated representative of the Virunga Foundation, an organization tasked
Incident Management: Faster Response with Mobile Reporting Systems
Discover how mobile reporting systems like 1st Reporting are revolutionizing incident management in our latest article. Learn how to expedite your response times, enhance
OSHA Reporting Made Easy: Mobile Tools for Workplace Injury Documentation
Navigate OSHA reporting effortlessly with mobile tools and transform your workplace safety management. Discover how 1st Reporting streamlines injury documentation, enhances compliance, and fosters
Simplify Audits: The Digital Trail of Mobile Field Reporting
Audit trails help us to analyze events and situations as well as methods and procedures. However, in terms of field reporting, it is not
Communication Strategies for Mobile and Field Teams Using Digital Tools
Discover how the 1st Reporting app transforms mobile and field team management, enhancing communication, coordination, and data efficiency. This strategic guide provides actionable insights
Data Management Best Practices for Mobile Field Teams
Discover the transformative potential of robust data management solutions in the realm of mobile field operations. Learn how ‘1st Reporting’ and similar tools can