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Track Which Employees Are Certified for Which Equipment

Operations can't legally assign uncertified employees to equipment, but the certification matrix lives in a binder. Track every employee's equipment certifications and gate assignments accordingly.

difficulty Intermediatesetup 30 minresult Only certified employees get assigned to equipment — a real compliance and safety gap closes without the binder.
  1. 1

    Build the Matrix

    Record each employee's equipment certifications and expiry dates.

  2. 2

    Gate Assignments

    Add a Webhook node validating certification before an equipment assignment confirms.

  3. 3

    Flag Expiries

    Add a Schedule Trigger alerting on certifications nearing expiry.

  4. 4

    Drive Recertification

    Prompt recertification before lapses create coverage gaps.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow with an uncertified test assignment. Confirm the gate blocks it.

Frequently asked questions

Why gate assignments?

Assigning an uncertified operator to a forklift or crane is a serious liability — the gate prevents it structurally.

Cross-training gaps?

The matrix reveals single points of failure where only one person is certified for critical equipment.

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