Guard Handover Done Right: Shift Changes Without Blind Spots

Shift change is where details get dropped. A short, structured handover keeps accountability clean and prevents “I thought the last shift handled it.”

What to include every time

Shift handovers should be short and structured. The goal is continuity, not storytelling.

If someone can’t understand the situation in under a minute, the handover is too long—or missing the point.

Current risks and active issues
Any restricted areas or temporary rules
Equipment status (radios, keys, vehicles)

Make handovers frictionless with the VigiloX app

When handover lives in a mobile workflow, it’s harder to skip the essentials. The next shift sees the same format every time—no digging through chat threads or paper notes.

It also makes follow-through obvious: open incidents carry forward, key updates don’t get lost, and supervisors can review faster.

Use a handover template (risks, tasks, equipment, notes)
Link incidents and photos to the handover context
Confirm ‘received’ so accountability is clear