The Flex Platform
One System for Proactive Safety and Risk Management
Every incident, report, inspection, training record, and contractor document connected in one place. Your operations, configured for proactive safety and operational risk management, without complex enterprise software or costly extra professional services.
Trusted by thousands of clients across higher-risk industries. Rated #1 in configurability by customers.
Why one platform matters
Flex connects EHS management, workforce training, sustainability, and contractor risk control in one system. No siloed tools. No manual processes. No gaps.
Extend Flex With Add-On Modules
SDS Management
Replace chemical binders with a searchable online library of 70M+ safety data sheets. Always current, accessible from any device, available offline in the field or on the floor.
Sustainability
Centralize sustainability data, track KPIs, and generate audit-ready reports aligned to leading frameworks like GRI, SASB, SEC, EU, CSRD, and IFRS. Turn sustainability from a compliance obligation into a competitive advantage.
Compliance Calendar
Centralize regulatory deadlines, permit due dates, and training requirements in one view. Automated reminders mean nothing falls through the cracks.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
One username and password, no matter how many systems your team uses. Flex SSO connects your identity provider so employees get secure, frictionless access from day one.
Built for the Field, Configured for Your Operations
Configure forms, workflows, and dashboards to match how your operation actually works. No code changes, no extra professional service fees, no IT ticket required.
Field teams use Flex because it’s built for how they work. Mobile-first tools, offline access, and 30-second incident reporting make safety actions something your team can do in the moment.
Novara Flex safety software gives you real-time visibility into risk data across every site. Configurable dashboards surface trends and flag emerging risks so you can act before incidents occur, not after.
How the Flex Platform Works
From Field Data to Decisive Action
1 · Identify
It starts in the field or on the floor. Workers submit incident reports, complete inspections, and run JSAs from any device, online or offline. Every data point is captured in real time, exactly where the work happens.
2 · Evaluate
Field data flows directly into configurable dashboards. View trends, inspection completions, training gaps, and risk patterns across every site, without waiting for someone to build the report.
3 · Implement
Turn what you see into action. Assign corrective actions, deploy targeted training, and close compliance issues, all from the same platform where the data lives.
What’s Included in Novara Flex EHS
Core features across every Flex EHS account.
Enable your team to report incidents and conduct inspections from the field, even without a cell signal. Data syncs automatically when they’re back in service.
Every worker sees Flex in their language. Set profiles to 100+ supported languages that appear across forms, training, sign-offs, and tools.
Use QR codes and mobile forms to track asset health and complete inspections on any piece of equipment. Automated maintenance reminders keep everything up-to-date.
Identify the root cause of accidents and track corrective actions to prevent them from happening again.
Build custom checklists that match your specific safety processes and identify vulnerabilities across every site.
Generate your OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs in minutes instead of hours to ensure total regulatory compliance.
Connect Flex to your existing systems. Pull form responses, compliance training completions, inspections, upload employee information, and more. Use your safety data wherever you need it.
Share best practices and configuration ideas with a community of safety professionals dedicated to improving workplace safety through Flex.
Turn field data into visual insights that reveal trends and help you make informed decisions across your entire operation.
Automate manual tasks by triggering alerts and notifications based on specific data entries or overdue actions.
See Why Thousands of Safety Professionals Choose Flex
“The ease of use with Flex has led to a lot of engagement. Instead of having to fill out paperwork and keep track of that, everything is in Novara. It’s a one-stop shop for us.”
“Novara helps us to prevent incidents. When incidents do occur, we are able to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions more efficiently. It lets us evaluate employee training, equipment condition and worker performance in the field.”
“The renewal process is one of the biggest time-saving efforts. We have a lot more flexibility, and we don’t have to send emails out to 800 contractors. We get things turned around a lot quicker.”
“We’ve seen a significant decrease in our number of injuries. We’ve actually cut our recordable injuries in half.”
“Flex has the flexibility and capabilities to meet our company’s needs beyond safety, and it made the transition from paper to digital easy. It’s become our central hub for everything related to safety and operations, especially for our field teams using the app.”
“Flex allows the end user to configure the software how they want. This allows flexibility when building a safety program. Other software has rigidity and makes you conform to their style. The versatility and freedom to adjust at any time cannot be overlooked.”
The software is easy to follow and use. Even for the technology-challenged – it was easy for them to jump in and use. Allows us to create reports and conduct analytics on the data.
“It’s incredibly versatile and can be used for many things. We keep track of a ton of equipment, and it’s very easy to do so with Novara Flex. Additionally, several departments are keen to use it for various reasons, and it’s very user-friendly even for those outside of the HSE space. The initial setup was very easy.”
Additional Resources
A Data-Driven Guide to Improving Workplace Safety
Read this eBook to learn the different types of safety data and best practices for using data and analytics to improve your safety program.
The True Cost of Workplace Incidents: What Every Leader Needs to Know
Learn how to discover and control the true financial impact of safety incidents with Novara's Rob Stansbury and 2SIX Advisors' Greg McCully
Encouraging Adoption of Digital Safety Tech with Utilitra’s Jason Wernex
In this episode, we talk with Jason Wernex, Director of Safety at Utilitra about how Utilitra moved from paper-based safety processes to a digital system, achieving over 90% adoption in the first year.
Questions About Novara Flex
Get the answers you need about how Flex helps you manage risk, ensure compliance, and protect your workforce.
Flex is built for the way your teams actually work. With the mobile app, workers can report incidents, conduct inspections, and complete training directly from the job site, even when they’re offline. Data syncs automatically when they’re back in service.
Yes. Flex is designed to be configurable to your operation. Tailor forms, checklists, and workflows to match your specific safety program requirements rather than changing your processes to fit the software. No code changes, IT involvement, or extra service fees.
Flex automates your regulatory recordkeeping by pulling data from your incident reports to instantly generate OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs, ensuring your documentation is accurate and audit-ready. When an inspector asks for documentation, you pull the report in minutes, without having to scramble.
The system centralizes all your field data into real-time dashboards. This gives you a clear view of safety performance across every site, helping you identify unexpected risks and act before they become incidents.
Flex EHS is the core safety and operational risk management system to cover your incidents, inspections, equipment, compliance, and reporting. Contractor Risk Management is a separate product for managing third-party compliance that can be used by itself or in conjunction with Flex EHS. Training is a standalone LMS with 1,500+ courses that also integrates fully with Flex EHS. All three run on the Flex platform and share a single login.
Novara is built to scale across organizations of varying size and complexity. Its configurable platform adapts to different industries, team structures, and safety program requirements, making it a practical fit for multi-site enterprises and growing organizations alike.
Yes. Novara Flex supports API integration, allowing it to connect with your existing systems and data streams. Safety data moves across your organization without creating separate silos or manual data transfers.
Implementation timelines vary by organization size and complexity, but Novara is designed for fast deployment. Its intuitive interface means teams can begin using core features quickly, with dedicated onboarding support to guide configuration and setup throughout.
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