Permit Control
High-risk work started without the right sign-off is how a routine job turns into a serious incident. FlexManager's Permit Control solution brings a clear, structured approval process to permit issuance, integrates hazard analysis before work begins, and captures electronic signatures on-site so accountability doesn't depend on a paper trail.
Permits Backed by Who's Actually Qualified to Work
Permit Control sits within FlexManager’s Health & Safety suite. It’s designed to help ensure that a permit reflects who’s actually authorised and trained to do the work, and where. Rather than treating a permit as a standalone form, it’s built to draw on the records that already confirm who’s competent to be there.
Built for Anyone Who Authorises High-Risk Work
The module supports HSEQ and Health & Safety Managers who own the permit approval process, Contractor Managers coordinating external teams that need permit access, and Plant and Site Managers responsible for high-risk work carried out on their sites.
Contractor Login & Access
Give external teams secure access to request and manage their own permits, so contractors aren't dependent on someone internal to raise a permit on their behalf.
Electronic Signature Capture
Capture attendee signatures directly on-site, eliminating paper records while keeping clear accountability for who was actually present for the work.
Mobile-to-Desktop Permit Management
Request and approve permits in the field or office, with a live desktop view of permit status, access and post-work analysis.
Structured, Competency-Gated Approval
Define a clear, structured review process for permit validation, ensuring only competent personnel can issue or approve a permit for high-risk work.
Integrated Risk & Hazard Assessment
Integrate risk assessments and hazard analysis directly into the permit process, so a potential hazard is identified before the work is authorised to begin.
Reporting & Compliance Analytics
Analyse permit volumes, categories and statuses, giving visibility into how well compliance standards are being met across high-risk work, not just permit by permit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does FlexManager's Permit Control module do?
It brings a clear, structured approval process to permits for high-risk work, integrating risk assessments and hazard analysis so a potential hazard is identified before work is authorised. Attendee signatures are captured electronically on-site, and permit status is visible live on desktop, whether the permit was raised in the field or the office.
Can external contractors request and manage their own permits?
Yes. External teams are given secure access to request and manage permits directly, rather than depending on someone internal to raise a permit on their behalf every time work needs to be authorise
Who is allowed to issue or approve a permit?
Only competent personnel can issue or approve a permit for high-risk work, following a clear, structured review process, rather than authorisation being left to whoever happens to be available at the time.
Is hazard analysis part of the permit process itself?
Yes. Risk assessments and hazard analysis are integrated directly into the permit process, so a potential hazard is identified as part of authorising the work, rather than handled as a separate step beforehand.
Can permits be requested and approved away from a desk?
Yes. Permits can be requested and approved in the field or in the office, with a live desktop view of permit status, access and post-work analysis available either way, so nobody is stuck waiting on a paper form.
How are permits signed off on-site?
Attendee signatures are captured electronically directly on-site, eliminating paper records while keeping clear accountability for exactly who was present for a given piece of high-risk work, from start to finish.
Why choose FlexManager for permit to work management?
FlexManager has been building practical compliance software since 2011, with hands-on HSEQ expertise behind every module we build. FlexManager is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001 certification. For permit control specifically, that ISO 45001 health and safety grounding is why the module ties permit approval to competency and training, not just a signature on a form.