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Understanding EHS User Roles and Permissions

Learn about what users can do and access in UpKeep EHS

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Managing permissions in UpKeep’s EHS modules ensures that every team member, contractor, and stakeholder has the right level of access. Below is a full breakdown of each role type, what they can do, and how notifications are triggered.


Role Descriptions

Role

Description

Admin

Licensed user with full access across all EHS modules (Safety Reports, CAPAs, JHAs, QR Access). Can create, edit, approve, archive, manage team permissions, workflows, and compliance reporting.

Technician

Licensed user focused on field execution. Can submit Safety Reports, complete assigned Work Orders linked to CAPAs or JHAs, and can serve as an Approver if designated. Has limited editing rights tied to ownership or assignment.

View-Only

Licensed but restricted access. Can view only records they’re tagged on or linked to (e.g., Safety Events they reported, CAPAs they own, JHAs they’re assigned to). Cannot edit, comment, or create records. Can export accessible data. Ideal for general employees, auditors, or read-only stakeholders.

Public (QR)

Unlicensed external user (e.g., visitor, contractor, frontline worker). No login access. Can submit Safety Reports via QR code links. Receives confirmation but no ongoing visibility or updates.


Permissions by Module

QR Code Access

Action

Admin

Technician

View-Only

Public

Scan QR to Submit Incident

Generate/Manage QR Access Points


Safety Reports

Action

Admin

Technician

View-Only

Public (QR)

Create Safety Report

Use AI Assist

Attach Media

Tag Teammates

View All Safety Reports

View Own Safety Reports

Edit Safety Report

Export Safety Report

Mark as Reviewed/Close Report

Create CAPA from Safety Report

Archive Safety Report

Tag Other Users in Comments

Get Notified of Safety Report

View Safety Report you’re notified of


CAPAs (Corrective & Preventive Actions)

Action

Admin

Technician (if assigned)

View-Only

Public

View CAPA Tracker

View Detail Page

Create CAPA

Edit CAPA

Use AI Assist

Attach Media

Mark Complete

Change CAPA Status

Export CAPAs

Archive CAPA

View Audit Trail

Tag Other Users in Comments

Get Notified of a CAPA

View CAPA you’re notified of


For details on who receives alerts during Safety Events and CAPAs, visit the article below:
EHS Notifications – Who Gets Notified and When

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