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Version 4.2 Certainty Software

Version 4.2 Certainty Software Ready for Release

We’re excited to announce the release of version 4.2 of Certainty Software. This release includes improvements to scheduling, checklist builder and the workflow tools. New features introduced in version 4.2 include: Randomized questionsSchedule builder smart filtersRandomized schedulesConditional components based on siteWorkflow step trackingVarious bug fixes. Here is a sneak peek at the new Workflow Step […]

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What is a Field Level Hazard Assessment (and Why They Matter)

Hazards put both teams and projects at risk. If your staff is injured by on-site hazards, days off for recovery coupled with workers’ compensation processes can negatively impact project timelines and employee morale. According to recent data from the National Safety Council (NSC), more than 400,000 workers were injured from substance hazards in 2020. Additionally, […]

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Understanding Social Compliance And Self-Audits

Businesses that have a sense of purpose – that is, they are motivated to provide value for all stakeholders and to improve the local and global society – tend to be more successful, generating more revenue. According to a survey, 58% of businesses that prioritize operating with purpose witnessed a 10% revenue increase in three years. Social […]

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Hot Work Permit

What is A Hot Work Permit: How it Works

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), from 2014 to 2018, United States local fire departments responded to an average of 4,580 annual structure fires from hot work activities. It was estimated that the annual associated damage costs were approximately $484 million, and an average of 22 people died each year from such operations. Hot work […]

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ISO-9001-Audit

What Is An ISO 9001 Audit And How To Be Prepared

According to one study, businesses that implemented the ISO 9000-based quality standards found an 18% increase in client satisfaction and a 15% cost reduction. ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized Quality Management System (QMS) criteria program. This program guides businesses of any size to maintain or find improvements in their quality management system and processes. The ISO approach […]

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Quality Inspections

What Are Quality Assurance Inspections And Why They Matter

While price and positive experiences remain the leading factors in brands’ abilities to keep customers satisfied, quality also plays a critical role. According to research firm PWC, 52 percent of U.S. consumers would consider switching from one brand to another based on product quality. The result? It’s critical for companies to create policies and processes that […]

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ESG Score: What It Is And Why It Matters

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks are a priority for organizations. According to the 2022 EY US CEO survey, 82 percent of chief executives see ESG “as a value driver to their business over the next few years,” as both stakeholders and customers look for evidence that companies are doing their part to reduce negative environmental […]

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Injury Incident Pyramid

Near Miss Reporting: What it is and Why it’s Important

According to the U.S Department of Labor, there were 4,764 workplace fatalities in 2020. Transportation incidents, falls, slips, trips, contact with objects and equipment, and exposure to harmful substances were the leading causes of death. Near misses contribute significantly to workplace fatalities regardless of their minimal effects at the moment. For every 600 near misses, 30 […]

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Supply chain visibility

Seeing is Succeeding: Why Supply Chain Visibility Matters

Supply chain operations remain top of mind for companies across the globe. Airfreight warehouses and shipping ports are backlogged, and the cost of transporting goods has risen exponentially as pandemic pressures disrupted familiar supply chain routes even as customers made the move to online ordering that came with promises of free, fast delivery. Put simply, […]

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