Digital DABS: daily activity briefings without the paperwork
A Daily Activity Briefing Sheet (DABS) makes sure every team knows the task, the risks and the controls before work starts. UNIS One turns it into a quick digital form that fills itself in where it can and files itself when it's done.
What DABS does for you
Quicker every morning
The project, date and location are filled in for you. Doing the same task as yesterday? Copy your last briefing's details in one tap.
Clear questions, clear answers
Simple yes/no questions covering problems, incidents, hazards, health, team confidence and positive notes.
Issues flagged instantly
Answers that need attention are highlighted, need a comment, and show up for managers straight away.
A proper record
Each DABS is stored against its project with who submitted it and when. Search them, print them or save them as PDF.
How it works
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Start a new DABS
From the project's Health & Safety area, on any device.
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Answer and add comments
Tap yes or no. Add a comment where something needs follow-up.
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Submit
It's filed and visible to managers. No signal? It uploads when you're back online.
DABS: common questions
What is a DABS in construction?
A Daily Activity Briefing Sheet: a short briefing at the start of each shift covering the day's task, the risks and the controls, signed off by the team.
Can we keep our old DABS records?
UNIS One stores briefings in a format designed to bring existing digital records across. Get in touch and we'll help.
Is a DABS the same as a toolbox talk?
They're related. A toolbox talk is usually a short session on one safety topic. A DABS is a daily briefing on the specific task and its risks.
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