EHS Core release notes 18.0.0-18.16.0
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Users who want to learn about the EHS Core release notes from 18.0.0 onwards.
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The EHS Core platform continues to evolve with new features, enhancements and fixes across its modules. The 18.0.0 release series introduces streamlined visitor management, team review workflows, asset tracking improvements and a major performance upgrade. Below is a summary of each release.
1. Version 18.16 – OnSite visitor sign in and out via web browser
Release date: 2 April 2025
Visitors can now sign in and out of a site using their own mobile device and web browser by scanning a QR code. The EHS Core mobile app is not required.
Via their web browser, visitors can:
- Enter their name, company, email and phone number to enter and exit sites.
- Search for the person they’re visiting.
- Acknowledge and agree to conditions of entry.
- Trigger email notifications to the person being visited.
- Notify the area manager if the visitor cannot find their host.
- Sign themselves out using name and mobile number.
All visits are logged in OnSite, including visitor details, time signed in and out, and total time on site.
2. Version 18.15 – InForm team review and sign off workflow
Release date: 28 February 2025
This release introduces a team review and sign off workflow in InForm, allowing form records to be shared with the workforce for review and digital sign off via web or mobile.
- Form administrators can enable review and sign off per template.
- Forms can be shared via QR code or assigned actions.
- Digital signatures and timestamps are captured.
- Completed forms are locked to prevent late sign offs.
- Signed forms remain viewable in the mobile app.
Use cases include:
2.1. Pre-start risk assessments
Supports high-risk construction work by enabling risk assessments and SWMS to be reviewed and signed off by workers.
2.2. Toolbox talks
Allows easy tracking of attendees and discussion points, with digital signatures and timestamps.
3. Version 18.11 – OnSite visitor management
Release date: 11 November 2024
Visitor management is now available via the OnSite module. Each area can be configured to allow visitor access with custom settings.
- Enable or disable visitor access per area.
- Allow visitors to search for their host.
- Require agreement to conditions of entry.
- Send email notifications to the host.
4. Version 18.9.0 – Asset actions
Release date: 29 October 2024
Actions can now be created in relation to specific assets, supporting maintenance tracking and asset-related workflows.
5. Version 18.8.0 – Incident, risk and HR fixes
Release date: 24 October 2024
- Incident – improved BAC reading precision from 2 to 3 decimal places.
- Risk – fixed issue when accepting changes to master risks.
- HR – resolved issue preventing reuse of deleted payroll numbers.
6. Version 18.7.0 – InForm QR code and module updates
Release date: 3 October 2024
6.1. Features
- Inform records can now open via QR code with pre-populated asset fields.
6.2. Updates
- Competency/induction – improved course completion visibility.
- Competency/induction – improved SCORM file handling.
- Contractor management – restricted editing of approved documents to prevent access issues.
6.3. Fixes
- Competency/induction – resolved SCORM completion status issue with Captivate.
- Incident – corrected injury diagram display in printed PDFs.
7. Version 18.4 – UI rebrand
Release date: 6 August 2024
Updated the EHS Core product interface with a refreshed design and style.
8. Version 18.3 – HR access card default
Release date: 8 July 2024
All users in HR now have their HR access card enabled by default, reducing admin workload and simplifying site access via OnSite.
8.1. Fixes
- Inform – corrected printing of empty conditional form elements to improve readability.
9. Version 18.0 – Application performance upgrade
Release date: 16 May 2024
The entire EHS Core web application PHP code base and library components have been upgraded. This major update improves page load times and enhances overall security.