Permit to Work

What is Permit to Work?

Permit to Work is a systematic process used to authorize controlled work in nonstandard, potentially hazardous conditions. If you’ve ever hired a contractor to do work in your home or business, you should be familiar with the concept. The process includes risk assessment, the establishment of safety protocol, communication, and oversight to minimize Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability risks.

Why Do Permit-to-Work?

Permit to Work provides a systematic disciplined approach to assessing the risks of a job and specifying the precautions to be taken when performing work. No matter the industry, a Permit to Work System should include processes to:

Determine areas and types of work considered hazardous
Identify required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Identify the scope of work and associated risks
Designate work supervisors
Designate people to conduct the work safely
Ensure proper training and instruction
Communicate protocol to on-site or off-site workers daily
Establish a protocol for Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)
Monitor and audit Permit to Work systems

How VelocityEHS Can Help

The VelocityEHS Permit-to-Work module drives 100% compliance levels through workforce qualification checks and automatic identification of non-compliant contractors. Ensure full control of all Permit To Work activity, especially around permits being accurately completed.

Explore Our Permit to Work Capabilities

Permit to Work is part of our Contractor Safety & Permit-to-Work Solution.

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Centralized Permit Management Organize your permits and take control of your facility.

Qualification Checks Ensure contractor qualifications with pre-onsite reviews.

Full-Visibility Site Maps Gain insight with a site map of contractor and permits.

Permit Calendar Manage all your permits, deadlines and due dates in one place.

Customizable Functionality Configure your system to address your environment.

Multi-Language Support Empower people to work in their own language.

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