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Understanding roles
4 min readLast updated January 5, 2026
Understanding roles
Verdan uses a role-based access control system to ensure team members have appropriate access to features and data.
Role Hierarchy
Roles are hierarchical — each level includes all permissions of the levels below it.
Worker
The basic role for field personnel.
Can:
- Sign in/out via QR code
- Report safety observations
- View their own sign-in history
- Acknowledge toolbox talks
- View project announcements
Foreman
For crew leaders and team supervisors.
Additional permissions:
- Sign in workers manually
- Approve/reject crew requests
- View crew sign-in history
- Create toolbox talks for their crew
- Submit daily reports
Assistant Superintendent
For assistant site managers.
Additional permissions:
- View all project sign-ins
- Manage work permits
- Review safety observations
- Access basic analytics
- Manage subcontractor compliance
Superintendent
For primary site managers.
Additional permissions:
- Full project management
- Approve work permits
- Access all analytics and reports
- Manage project settings
- Generate and manage QR codes
- Export data and reports
Admin
For platform administrators and office staff.
Additional permissions:
- User management (invite, edit, deactivate)
- Organization settings and billing
- Audit log access
- Cross-project analytics
- Role assignment
- API key management
Changing Roles
Only Admins can change a user's role:
- Go to Administration > Users
- Find the user and click Edit
- Select the new role
- Click Save Changes
Role changes take effect immediately.