Purpose
Forwood provides a set of APIs that allow your organisation to integrate Forwood One with other business systems, such as reporting tools, data warehouses, and corporate platforms.
This article explains the main API categories available, how they work, and how they can support better reporting and data management in your organisation.
What Are Forwood APIs Used For?
Forwood APIs help organisations:
Share Forwood One data with corporate reporting tools (e.g. Power BI)
Integrate external systems with Forwood One
Automate data exchange between systems
Build internal dashboards and data lakes
Reduce manual data handling
Available APIs
Platform API
The Platform API is the main integration API for Forwood One. Use it when you need to integrate business processes across systems. It allows to :
Create or update safety records
Query entity and workflow states
Trigger workflows and actions
Synchronise operational data between systems
Integrate third-party applications
Key details:
Read and write access
Supports transactional and operational integrations
Reporting API
The Reporting API allows you to extract data from Forwood One for reporting and analysis. It provides access to data such as:
Verifications
Inspections
Events
Safety Interactions
Action Plans
The Reporting API is read-only. Use it when you need to:
Connect Power BI or other reporting tools
Build reporting pipelines to support operational analytics
Load data into a data warehouse or data lake
Key details:
Read-only access
Paginated to optimise response times
Delta sync support
Access to reportable entities
User API
The User API allows you to manage user data between your systems and the Forwood platform. It supports:
Importing users into Forwood One
Managing user roles and permissions
Keeping user information aligned across platforms
Key details:
Not self-service
Access must be requested through your CSM
Manage API access
Customers can self-manage access for the Platform API and Reporting API in Forwood One.
Users with the Site Admin role can:
Create API keys
Review active integrations
Manage existing API keys
Revoke API keys
Review the Swagger documentation
Access API keys
Log in to Forwood One.
Open Workspace Settings.
Select API Keys.
Important: The User API is not self-service. Request access through your CSM.
Forwood One APIs enable organisations to fully leverage your data beyond the platform itself. Whether for reporting, compliance, or system integration, APIs provide a flexible and secure way to enhance visibility, automation, and decision-making across your business.
Need Help?
If you have questions or need support:
Contact your Forwood Customer Success Manager, or
Email our Support Team at help@forwoodsafety.com