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Introducing the New Analytics Experience in Dakota’s NextGen Platform
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Analytics
Introducing the New Analytics Experience in Dakota’s NextGen Platform
Dakota Software is expanding the Analytics capabilities of its NextGen platform with new dashboards for incidents, injuries, and observations. They include established KPIs, like Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and...
Complying with SB 553: How Dakota Software Supports Workplace Violence Prevention and Incident Management
EHS Management
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EHS Management
Complying with SB 553: How Dakota Software Supports Workplace Violence Prevention and Incident Management
Key Takeaways SB 553 requires California employers to formalize workplace violence prevention programs A written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) and detailed incident documentation are mandatory for compliance Dakota Software’s...
OSHA Recordable versus First Aid: A Comprehensive Guide
Compliance Management
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Compliance Management
OSHA Recordable versus First Aid: A Comprehensive Guide
Accurate OSHA recordkeeping distinguishes between recordable injuries and first aid cases, helping employers track workplace hazards, ensure compliance, and protect employees. This guide clarifies what incidents must be documented and…
OSHA DART Rate: How to Measure It and Why It’s Important
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OSHA DART Rate: How to Measure It and Why It’s Important
Learn what OSHA’s DART rate is, why it matters for workplace safety, and how to calculate it accurately. This article breaks down the “Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred” metric, explains…
What is SIF in Safety? Preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities
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What is SIF in Safety? Preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities
Serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) are incidents that result in severe injuries or death to individuals in the workplace. These devastating events not only affect workers but also their families,...
EHS Incident Reporting: Everything You Must Know
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EHS Incident Reporting: Everything You Must Know
What is EHS incident reporting? At every workplace, there will be unplanned and undesirable occurrences. The facts and details of these events should be, and in some cases must be, documented...
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on TRIR Alone
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Why You Shouldn’t Rely on TRIR Alone
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on TRIR Alone Once the gold standard of environment, health, and safety (EHS) metrics, the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is now essentially meaningless—when considered alone,...
QR Codes Make EHS Incident Reporting Easier
EHS Management
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EHS Management
QR Codes Make EHS Incident Reporting Easier
Facility leaders and safety managers understand that hazards are present wherever and whenever work is being done. The art, and science, of safety management begins with the identification of these...
7 Essential Practices for a Strong Safety Culture
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7 Essential Practices for a Strong Safety Culture
Building a safety culture is a critical priority for companies today, yet for many it exists as a lofty goal rather than a concrete plan. Safety culture is defined as...