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South Country Co-op, one of the largest co-operatives in Canada, is home to a team of true safety champions. An eCompliance customer since 2017, this multimillion-dollar organization encompasses seven different business types ranging from food stores and pharmacies to mechanic shops and gas bars.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t <\/section>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI\u2019m getting the information and access to it far sooner than I ever was before, and I have so much more time on the operational end to do other things\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Digitizing Safety<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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With a manual system and cabinets full of papers, Heather knew there had to be a better way to organize and store all data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eCompliance has enabled Heather to digitize and customize all important documents and information in one simple location, saving time and optimizing their
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By being able to customize forms, South Country Co-op has been able to tailor their inspections and processes to fit their specific criteria.Now, all processes
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As one of the largest co-operatives in Canada, this multimillion-dollar organization can become a target for public lawsuits for personal and property
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With eCompliance, South Country Co-op has been able to digitize hundreds of pages worth of sweep logs and document any hazards mitigated so they are accessible in
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In certain instances where a customer or their lawyer has claimed that an individual was hurt on site, Heather has been able to produce their electronic sweep
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\u201cWe\u2019ve been able to make claims go away because
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