Business and Enterprise feature

Digital Permit to Work That Actually Gets Signed

Hot Work and Confined Space permits built right into your safety system. RAMS-linked. Fire watch timer enforced. Audit-ready PDFs. No more paper forms.

Full Pro features during trial. No credit card required.

The problem with paper permits

Why paper permits fail site teams

Lost forms, missed fire watches, no audit trail when the HSE turns up.

Lost in the van

Paper permits go missing. No version history, no signing trail, no defence if the HSE audits.

Fire watch forgotten

Post-work fire watch is a legal requirement but easy to skip when no one is tracking elapsed time. Fires start hours after the welding stops.

Standalone apps cost extra

Dedicated PTW systems charge £50–100/month and don't talk to your RAMS. Hazards get re-typed. PPE gets missed.

Purpose-built for the two highest-risk jobs

Hot work and confined space are where the serious injuries happen. swiftRMS handles both with workflow tuned to the actual risk.

Hot Work Permits

Welding, cutting, grinding, soldering, torch-on roofing. Fire watch timer enforces the post-work watch window before sign-off.

  • Configurable fire watch duration (60, 90, 120 min)
  • Timer prevents early sign-off
  • Fire-retardant PPE auto-included
  • Links to linked RAMS hazards

Confined Space Permits

Tanks, manholes, sewers, ducts, deep excavations. Capture ventilation method, communication plan, and rescue arrangements upfront.

  • Atmospheric monitoring flag
  • Ventilation method capture
  • Communication method tracking
  • Rescue plan written into the permit

How the permit workflow runs

Four steps. Every signature captured. Every expiry automated.

1

Supervisor issues

Pick a type, select the project and linked RAMS, assign the operative. Hazards, PPE, and site location auto-fill from the approved RAMS.

2

Operative accepts

Assigned operative reviews conditions and signs acceptance. Email notification sent automatically. Only the assigned operative (or a manager+) can accept.

3

Work happens under live permit

Fire watch timer counts down for hot work. Sign-off blocked until duration met. Rescue plan and ventilation locked in before start for confined space.

4

Audit trail captured

Every signature stored with IP, timestamp, role. Permit auto-expires on validity window. PDF export ready for HSE or insurance.

Linked to your existing compliance

The permit isn't an island — it's connected to your RAMS and your project

Select a project and linked RAMS when issuing the permit. Hazards, control measures, PPE, and site location copy across automatically. Operatives get a permit that actually matches the risk assessment they've been briefed on — not a generic form with the same hazards every time.

RAMS
Permits
Sign-off history
Audit trail
Included on Business and Enterprise

Permit to Work is part of the swiftRMS Business plan

No separate PTW subscription. No extra integration. Permits, RAMS, COSHH, SSOW, projects, and team audit trail all in one platform for £149/month for up to 10 users.

Hot Work permits
Confined Space permits
Fire watch timer enforcement
Rescue plan + ventilation capture
Auto-expiry on validity window
Full signing trail with IP capture
PDF export for site display
RAMS and project linking

Frequently asked questions

What types of permit to work does swiftRMS support?+

Phase 1 covers the two highest-risk categories: Hot Work (welding, cutting, grinding, soldering, torch-on roofing) and Confined Space (manholes, tanks, sewers, deep excavations, ducts). More types — working at height, excavation, electrical — are on the roadmap.

How is this different from a paper permit or a standalone PTW system?+

Permits live alongside your RAMS and projects, so linked hazards, PPE, and site location auto-fill from the approved RAMS. You get a full digital audit trail with IP-captured signatures, a real-time fire watch timer, rescue plan and ventilation capture for confined space, and permits auto-expire when the validity window ends. Paper permits do none of this.

Is the permit PDF valid for site display?+

Yes. Every permit can be exported as a PDF with the full permit details, signing trail, and HSWA disclaimer. Pin it up at the point of work or issue it to the operative's phone.

Who can issue and accept a permit?+

Supervisors, managers, owners, and admins can issue. The assigned operative (or a manager+) accepts. Roles are set on your team page. Every signature is captured with IP address, timestamp, and user role for an audit-defensible trail.

What happens if a permit is left open past its validity window?+

A background job runs every 15 minutes and automatically flips permits past their valid_to datetime to an expired state. No one can accidentally work under an out-of-date permit.

Which plans include Permit to Work?+

Permit to Work is included on Business (£149/month) and Enterprise (£249/month) plans. Pro plan is focused on RAMS generation for individual contractors. The upgrade path is one click from your billing settings.

Stop issuing paper permits that go missing

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