Governance & Audit
For: Admin | Tier: Standard+
OSHA compliance isn't just about having the right chemicals labeled and the right training completed — it's about being able to prove it. The Governance section in AdminHQ provides a complete audit trail of everything that happens in your Tellus account, so when an inspector asks "who approved this plan?" or "when was this chemical added?", you have the answer ready.
Why Audit Logging Matters
Under 29 CFR 1910.1200, employers must maintain a written hazard communication program and keep it current. While OSHA doesn't prescribe exactly how you document program changes, having a detailed audit trail demonstrates that your safety program is actively managed — not just set up and forgotten.
An audit trail helps you:
- Prove compliance during inspections — Show OSHA inspectors exactly when plans were approved, training was completed, and changes were made
- Investigate incidents — After a workplace incident, trace back through the chain of actions to understand what happened
- Maintain accountability — Know who made every significant change to your compliance program
- Support internal audits — Give your safety committee or corporate EHS team visibility into program activities
What Gets Tracked
The audit log captures all significant actions in your Tellus account:
User Activity
| Event | Details Recorded |
|---|---|
| User login | Who logged in, when, and from where |
| User invited | Who was invited, by whom, and what role was assigned |
| User role changed | Previous role, new role, and who made the change |
| User deactivated | Who was deactivated and by whom |
Chemical Inventory
| Event | Details Recorded |
|---|---|
| Chemical added | Product name, site, location, and who added it |
| Chemical edited | What fields changed, old values, new values |
| Chemical removed | Product name and who removed it |
| Import approved | Number of items approved, by whom, and which import batch |
| Quantity updated | Previous quantity, new quantity, and who updated it |
SDS Library
| Event | Details Recorded |
|---|---|
| SDS uploaded | File name, product name, and who uploaded it |
| SDS parsed | Extraction results and any warnings |
| SDS version updated | Previous version, new version |
HazCom Plans
| Event | Details Recorded |
|---|---|
| Plan created | Plan name, site, and who created it |
| Plan edited | Which sections changed and by whom |
| Plan approved | Who approved it and when |
| Plan published | Who published it and which version |
Training
| Event | Details Recorded |
|---|---|
| Course created | Course name and who created it |
| Training assigned | Who was assigned, by whom, and the due date |
| Training completed | Who completed it, score, and completion date |
| Certification recorded | Certification type, expiration date, and who recorded it |
Administration
| Event | Details Recorded |
|---|---|
| Company profile updated | Which fields changed |
| Site added or edited | Site name and what changed |
| Role permissions updated | Which role, what permissions changed, and who made the change |
| Subscription changed | Previous plan, new plan, and when |
Viewing the Audit Log
From AdminHQ > Governance, you can:
- Browse recent activity — Events are listed chronologically with the most recent first
- Filter by event type — Narrow down to specific categories (user activity, inventory changes, plan events, etc.)
- Filter by user — See all actions taken by a specific person
- Filter by date range — Focus on a specific time period
- Search — Find events by keyword (product name, user name, etc.)
Each audit entry shows:
- Timestamp — Exact date and time of the event
- User — Who performed the action
- Event type — What category the action falls into
- Description — A human-readable summary of what happened
- Details — Expandable view with before/after values where applicable
Data Export (Pro)
On the Pro plan, you can export your audit log data for long-term archiving or integration with external systems:
- CSV export — Download filtered audit data as a spreadsheet
- Date range selection — Export specific periods (monthly, quarterly, annually)
- Full export — Download your entire audit history
Exported audit data is useful for:
- Annual OSHA compliance reviews
- Corporate EHS reporting
- Insurance documentation
- Legal hold and discovery requirements
Data Retention
Tellus retains audit log data for the life of your account:
- Active accounts — All audit data is retained indefinitely
- Deactivated users — Their historical actions remain in the audit trail
- Downgraded accounts — Audit data generated on higher-tier plans is preserved but new audit entries may be limited on Starter plans
Tier Availability
| Feature | Starter | Standard | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic activity logging | Included | Included | Included |
| Full audit trail (view) | -- | Included | Included |
| Filter and search | -- | Included | Included |
| Audit trail export (CSV) | -- | -- | Included |
| Data retention | 90 days | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Related Pages
- Security Settings — Login audit trail and session management
- Users & Roles — Role-based access that determines who can do what
- Organization Profile — Company details tracked in the audit log