Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Shadow Forms

Straight answers about how Shadow Forms works, what it supports, and how to get started.

General

What is Shadow Forms?

Shadow Forms turns any paper-based form into a digital one your crew can fill out on any Apple or Android device, on site or in the office. While it's built with safety compliance in mind (SWMS, RAMS, JSAs, Take 5 checklists and Toolbox Talks), it isn't limited to safety paperwork; timesheets, pick lists with calculations, generic to-do lists and pretty much any other form you use on site can be converted too.

What devices does Shadow Forms work on?

Shadow Forms is available on iPhone and iPad, and now also supports Android devices.

Who is Shadow Forms built for?

Construction and trades crews, scaffolding companies, electrical and skilled trades doing high-risk work, and councils or government teams needing field audits and document control. Its flexibility also makes it useful for any business wanting to get everyday paperwork like timesheets and checklists off paper.

How do I get my existing paper forms converted?

Send us what you're already using, any form, not just safety paperwork. We convert it once into a logic-driven digital version, and your crew uses it from then on, with no need to redesign your process from scratch.

Using the app

Does it work without internet on site?

Yes. Forms work online or offline on any Apple or Android device, and sync back to your company dashboard automatically once you're connected again.

Can I take and annotate photos in the app?

Yes, photos can be captured and annotated directly inside the form itself, no separate camera roll or extra app required.

How do digital signatures work?

Sign-offs and approvals are captured on the spot with a time and date stamp as proof, right inside the form. Shadow Forms also supports sign-on registers, which can be adapted into documents like a SWMS, allowing multiple people to sign onto a form over an extended time period, with the duration set by the form owner.

Can I search and filter completed forms?

On the device itself, completed forms live in a History tab. On the company dashboard, where the full dataset from every device syncs back to, you get proper searching and filtering, letting you find any completed form across your whole team by name, date or project.

What is the AI-powered JSA feature?

A tool that generates a full Job Safety Analysis, including task steps, hazards and controls, from a single prompt in under 15 seconds. See the full AI JSA FAQ on the Product page for more detail.

Data & compliance

How long are completed forms kept?

Completed forms are stored in a secure 7-year archive, so they're ready for any audit.

Is my data secure?

Yes, your information is protected with encryption and secure data storage throughout.

Does this help with compliance and audits?

Yes, digitised forms with timestamps, signatures and a long-term archive make it straightforward to produce compliant records whenever they're needed.

Getting started

How does the free trial work?

A 14-day free trial gives you full access on Apple or Android, no credit card required.

What does the demo involve?

Send us your existing forms and we'll show you exactly how they'd look and work as digital forms, no obligation. If you'd rather test things out straight away, you can also use the complimentary generic forms we've included under each industry category.

Is there support if I get stuck?

Yes, our team is available by email at info@neonroom.com.au

Existing customers also get direct contact details for ongoing support.

Still have questions?

Send us your forms and we'll show you exactly how they'd work, no obligation.