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Permit to Work

Stay on top of your organization’s permit to work system by monitoring issuance and usage of permit forms to ensure a compliant and safer workplace.

Permit to work software
Trusted by over 1 million workers and leaders worldwide

Raise awareness on hazardous workflows through simplified SOPs

Document workflows efficiently to ensure everyone is on the same page. Guarantee consistency and safety by establishing clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Enhance accountability and streamline processes to reduce the risk of errors and also improve operational efficiency.

Ensure employee competency with effective training and refresher courses

Equip your workers with the necessary skills and knowledge in the permit to work process by providing targeted training and refresher courses. Certify employee competency, reduce risks, and enhance safety to promote confidence in the workplace even before the actual work begins.

Enable real-time communication on permit status

Facilitate efficient communication to promptly address issues and changes before work commencement via real-time updates. Enhance coordination and reduce delays by keeping everyone in the loop, improving overall workflow and safety onsite.

Manage permit status anytime, anywhere

Streamline your process by issuing, approving, and endorsing digital permit to work forms from any location, at any time, and at your convenience. Use built-in safety checklists and templates to ensure all safety guidelines are covered. Simplify compliance, enhance safety protocols, and keep your operations running efficiently.

All-around permit to work solution

Employee Training

Checklists & Templates

Permit Issuance

Hot Work

Cold Work

Confined Space

Electrical Work

Working at Heights

Lockout/Tagout

Repair & Maintenance

Lone Worker

Reporting & Analytics

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SafetyCulture is the best permit to work software

Streamline safety and health processes

Standardize, simplify, and store permit to work forms in one digital space for a more efficient workflow. Quickly capture field insights using digital checklists, safety audits, and risk assessments, and use these data to enhance existing permit to work forms.

Expedite permit issuance with efficient review and approval

Simplify the review and approval processes for permit to work forms. Ensure permits meet all safety and compliance requirements before they are used. Improve workplace productivity while
maintaining high safety standards across your operations.

Monitor activities and gain insights into permit issuance and usage

Improve operational safety oversight by monitoring all permit to work-related processes. Leverage data analytics to benchmark valuable insights into the types and frequency of permits being issued and used. Drive continuous improvement, optimize safety, and enhance compliance by analyzing comprehensive data on a centralized platform.

Get unparalleled support from trusted advisors

Get up and running fast with dedicated onboarding support to meet your unique business needs. Our team of experts will help you navigate complex challenges and enhance operational efficiency with ongoing success support.

“The SafetyCulture platform is the life-blood of our quality and safety management systems. We are using it to report on everything—from QHSE [Quality Health Safety Environment] field audits, PPE [Personal Protective Equipment] inspections, contractor onboarding, equipment service and repair templates, asset tracking— along with all of our permits to work.”

Gary Bonnett
Director, Quality, Health and Safety Environment (QHSE), BOS Solution
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Frequently Asked Questions

Since permit to work is an internal process, organizations have their own permit issuers. They’re responsible for authorizing specific work activities and issuing permits that outline the safety measures that workers have to follow.

There is no one-size fits all when it comes to this kind of permit. Workers have to secure it based on their line of work. The types of permit to work often include the following:

Permit to work aims to reduce the risks associated with specific tasks through workplace education, human resource allocation, and enhanced communication. This system also promotes accountability by requiring authorized personnel to sign off task before the actual work begins.

Permit to work software is a versatile tool that can be used in any industry that involves high-risk activities or hazardous environments. Such sectors include construction, oil and gas, mining, and utilities, among others.

This software solution eases thorough risk management by making sure that only qualified workers are authorized to perform specific tasks before the actual work begins. A digital permit to work system already eliminates the delays associated with traditional paperwork, ensuring a safer and more efficient pipeline.