Permit to Work

Control High-Risk Work with Digital Permits

Manage hot work, confined space, working at heights, and other high-risk activities with digital permit workflows that ensure compliance and safety.

All Permit Types, One Platform

Manage all high-risk work permits with configurable templates designed for South African regulatory requirements.

Hot Work Permit

Welding, cutting, grinding, and other spark-producing activities

Confined Space Entry

Entry into tanks, vessels, manholes, and other confined spaces

Working at Heights

Scaffold work, rooftop access, and elevated platform work

Electrical Isolation

De-energisation and isolation of electrical equipment

Excavation Permit

Trenching, excavation, and underground work

General Work Permit

Non-routine work activities requiring formal authorisation

Digital Permit Workflow

From request to closure, manage the complete permit lifecycle with configurable approval workflows.

1

Request

Worker or supervisor submits permit request with work details

2

Review

Issuing authority reviews hazards and control measures

3

Approve

Multi-level approvals based on risk and work type

4

Issue

Digital permit issued with QR code for verification

5

Monitor

Real-time monitoring of active permits and expiry tracking

6

Close

Formal closure with work completion verification

Powerful Permit Features

Everything you need to manage high-risk work safely and compliantly.

Configurable Workflows

Design permit workflows with multiple approval levels, parallel approvals, and conditional routing.

LOTO Integration

Integrated Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures with energy isolation verification and equipment tracking.

Competency Verification

Automatic verification of required training, certifications, and medical clearances before permit issue.

Location Management

GPS-based location tracking, permit area mapping, and conflict detection for overlapping work.

Automated Notifications

Real-time alerts for permit requests, approvals, extensions, and expiry warnings.

Audit Trail

Complete audit trail of all permit activities including approvals, amendments, and closures.

SA Regulatory Compliance

Built for SA Permit Requirements

Pre-configured for OHSA General Safety Regulations, Construction Regulations, and MHSA requirements for permit to work systems.

  • OHSA General Safety Regulation 8 (Hot Work)
  • Construction Regulations 2014
  • MHSA mandatory code of practice
  • SANS 1475 - Fire Safety
  • Confined space entry requirements
  • Working at heights regulations
Mobile-First Design

Manage Permits in the Field

Request, approve, and close permits from any device. QR code verification for permit validity checks at the worksite.

  • Mobile permit requests
  • Push notification approvals
  • QR code permit verification
  • Digital signatures
  • Photo evidence capture
  • Offline capability

Ready to Digitise Your Permit System?

See how Ensemble EHS can help your organisation manage high-risk work and ensure worker safety.