E-Permitting for Safe Work
Replace paper permit chaos with streamlined digital work permits that ensure hazard assessment, proper authorization, and complete documentation for every high-risk task.
Everything a modern e-permitting program needs
Why digital permitting matters
Turn permit management from a compliance burden into a safety enabler
We know that managing work permits—whether hot work, confined space, safe work, or others—can be tedious, time-consuming, and error-prone when done on paper. Our electronic permitting system transforms permit management from a compliance burden into a safety enabler. Create, approve, track, and close permits from any device, with intelligent workflows that ensure all safety requirements are met before work begins. No more lost permits, illegible handwriting, or expired authorizations putting workers at risk.
Feature Summary
Here are some of the ways our clients use SBN:
- Manage hot work, confined space, excavation, electrical, working-at-heights, and custom permit types in one platform
- Guide permit requestors through hazard identification with conditional logic that enforces appropriate controls
- Route permits through configurable multi-level approval workflows with digital signatures and timestamps
- Monitor all active permits in real time with location-based mapping and automatic expiration alerts
- Create, approve, and verify permits from mobile devices in the field with offline capability
- Generate complete PDF permit records and compliance reports for regulatory audits
The platform, feature by feature
Built for safe work permitting, end to end
Comprehensive Permit Types
Manage all your work permit types in one unified platform, with customizable templates that match your specific safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
Whether you need standard permits or highly specialized authorizations, our flexible system adapts to your organization’s unique permit requirements.
Intelligent Hazard Assessment Workflows
Guide permit requestors through comprehensive hazard identification and risk assessment with built-in checklists that ensure all potential dangers are evaluated.
Our conditional logic automatically adjusts requirements based on identified hazards, ensuring appropriate controls are in place for each specific situation.
Multi-Level Approval Workflows
Ensure proper authorization with configurable approval workflows that route permits to the right people based on work type, location, and risk level.
Track approval status in real-time and prevent work from starting until all required authorizations are obtained and documented.
Real-Time Permit Status and Tracking
Maintain complete visibility into all active permits across your facility or multiple locations with real-time status tracking and monitoring.
Safety managers can see at a glance which permits are active, approaching expiration, or need attention, ensuring continuous oversight of high-risk work.
Mobile Field Access and Verification
Enable workers and supervisors to access, create, and verify permits directly from mobile devices in the field, eliminating trips back to the office.
Our offline capability ensures permits can be accessed and verified even in areas without connectivity, with automatic sync when back online.
Compliance Documentation and Reporting
Generate complete permit records for regulatory compliance, insurance audits, and incident investigations with push-button reporting.
Every permit interaction is automatically documented, creating an unalterable audit trail that demonstrates due diligence and proper safety procedures.
Built for your environment
E-Permitting for Safe Work for Industries
Manufacturing
Manage hot work, confined space entry, and equipment maintenance permits across production facilities. Ensure maintenance activities don’t compromise worker safety or production quality.
Construction
Coordinate multiple permit types across active job sites with real-time visibility into all high-risk work activities. Manage subcontractor permits alongside internal operations.
Oil & Gas
Control high-hazard operations in refineries, chemical plants, and offshore platforms with rigorous permit-to-work systems that meet industry standards and regulations.
Utilities
Authorize work on electrical systems, water treatment facilities, and gas distribution networks with comprehensive hazard assessment and control verification.
Healthcare
Manage permits for facility maintenance, construction projects, and system work in occupied healthcare environments where patient safety is paramount.
Education
Control maintenance and construction activities on active campuses with permit systems that protect students, staff, and contractors.
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Ready to Modernize Your Permit System?
Replace paper permits with intelligent digital workflows that protect workers and streamline operations. Schedule a demo today to see how SBN’s e-permitting solution can transform your work authorization process.
Learn MoreTechnical Specifications
Platform Capabilities:
- Works on iOS, Android, tablets, and desktop computers
- Offline permit access and creation with auto-sync
- Customizable permit templates for any work type
- Configurable approval workflows and routing rules
- QR code generation for instant permit access
- Integration with CMMS and work order systems
- Automated expiration alerts and reminders
- Multi-location support for enterprise deployments
- Complete audit trail with timestamp verification
- Role-based permissions and access controls