EHS Work Permits

Digitize your permit-to-work process. Issue, approve, and track work permits for controlled activities—hot work, confined space, electrical isolation & more. Reduce safety incidents by 60% with OxMaint's EHS module.

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Complete Permit-to-Work Solution

6-Step Work Permit Workflow

From permit request to job completion, streamline your entire safety authorization process with OxMaint.

1
Select WO
Link Work Order
2
Create Permit
Fill Details
3
Set Validity
From & To Dates
4
Submit
For Approval
5
Approve
Or Reject
6
Execute
Complete Work

Feature Spotlight

Create Work Permit

Create comprehensive work permits with all required details. Link to work orders, set validity periods, define work types, and ensure proper authorization before any controlled work begins.

Work Order Linking

Connect permits directly to work orders for full traceability.

Permit Title & Description

Clear identification and detailed scope of work.

Validity Period

Set Valid From and Valid To dates with time precision.

Type of Work

Categorize permits: Hot Work, Confined Space, Electrical, etc.

Auto Work Order Details

Automatically populate work order information.

Required Fields

Enforce mandatory information for compliance.

Create Work Permit
Work Order Selection
Select a Work Order that requires a permit...
Work Order Details
No Work Order Details Available
Work Permit Details
Enter Permit Title
Enter permit description
dd-mm-yyyy
dd-mm-yyyy
Select Type

Real-Time Tracking

Permit Status Dashboard

Monitor all work permits in one centralized dashboard. Track issued, approved, rejected, and expired permits with real-time status updates and comprehensive filtering.

Total Permits

Complete overview of all work permits in the system.

Permits Issued

Permits created and awaiting approval.

Permits Approved

Active permits authorized for work execution.

Permits Rejected

Denied permits requiring revision or cancellation.

Permits Expired

Past validity permits for audit and renewal.

Search & Filter

Quickly find permits with advanced filters.

Permit Status Overview

24

Total Permits

8

Issued

12

Approved

2

Rejected
Expired Permits
Requires renewal
2

Work Categories

Types of Work Permits

OxMaint supports all standard permit types for controlled work activities. Configure custom work types based on your industry requirements and safety protocols.

Hot Work Permit

Welding, cutting, grinding, brazing activities.

Confined Space

Entry into tanks, vessels, silos, manholes.

Electrical Isolation

Lockout/tagout for electrical systems.

Work at Height

Scaffolding, ladders, elevated platforms.

Excavation

Digging, trenching, ground penetration.

Custom Types

Configure industry-specific permit types.

Select Work Type
Hot Work
Welding, Cutting, Grinding
High Risk
Confined Space
Tanks, Vessels, Silos
High Risk
Electrical
LOTO, Isolation
Medium
Work at Height
Scaffolding, Ladders
Medium
General Work
Standard maintenance
Low Risk

Authorization Control

Permit Approval Workflow

Implement multi-level approval workflows for work permits. Define approval hierarchies based on work type, risk level, or department to ensure proper authorization.

Submit for Review

Requestor submits permit for supervisor approval.

Supervisor Approval

Supervisors review and approve or reject permits.

EHS Sign-off

Safety team final approval for high-risk work.

Rejection Reasons

Mandatory comments when rejecting permits.

Email Notifications

Automatic alerts for pending approvals.

Audit Trail

Complete history of all approval actions.

Permit Approval Flow

Multi-level authorization process

Request
Review
Approve
Hot Work Permit
Pending
Requested By: John Smith
Work Type: Welding
Valid: Dec 25 - Dec 26
Approver: EHS Manager

Time Management

Validity & Expiry Tracking

Set precise validity periods for each work permit. Automatic expiry tracking ensures no work continues beyond authorized timeframes, maintaining compliance and safety.

Valid From Date

Set exact start date and time for permit activation.

Valid To Date

Define end date when permit automatically expires.

Expiry Alerts

Automatic notifications before permit expiry.

Renewal Requests

Easy permit extension for ongoing work.

Auto Status Update

Permits automatically marked expired past validity.

Compliance Reports

Track permit validity compliance metrics.

Permit Validity Timeline
Active Expires in 2 days
Electrical Isolation - Panel A
From: Dec 24, 08:00 To: Dec 27, 18:00
Expiring Soon Expires in 4 hours
Hot Work - Welding Bay 3
From: Dec 25, 06:00 To: Dec 25, 16:00
Expired Expired 2 days ago
Confined Space - Tank #5
From: Dec 20, 08:00 To: Dec 23, 18:00

Seamless Integration

Work Order Integration

Link work permits directly to work orders for complete traceability. When a work order requires controlled work, easily attach the appropriate permit to ensure compliance.

Select Work Order

Choose from existing work orders that need permits.

Auto-Populate Details

Work order information fills permit automatically.

Asset Information

See linked asset details from work order.

Location Data

Work location auto-filled from work order.

Full Traceability

Complete audit trail from WO to permit to completion.

Compliance Linking

Ensure work orders have required permits attached.

Work Order Selection
WO-2025-0142 - HVAC Maintenance
Work Order Details
Work Order: WO-2025-0142
Title: HVAC Maintenance
Asset: HVAC Unit #204
Location: Building A - Floor 2
Assigned To: John Smith
Priority: Medium
Work order details loaded successfully

Integrated Modules

EHS Connected to Your Workflow

Work permits seamlessly integrate with work orders, assets, inspections, and your entire CMMS ecosystem for complete safety management.

Work Orders
Link permits to WO
Assets
Equipment tracking
Locations
Work area mapping
Inspections
Safety checklists
Team
Assign approvers
Notifications
Expiry alerts
Reports
Compliance analytics
Audit Trail
Full compliance log

Proven Safety Results

Organizations using OxMaint EHS see measurable improvements in workplace safety.

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60%

Fewer Safety Incidents

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99%

Permit Compliance Rate

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45%

Faster Permit Processing

"Digital work permits have transformed our safety culture. No more paper chasing—everything is tracked and auditable in OxMaint."

PetroChemical Industries

Oil & Gas

"The approval workflow ensures no hot work starts without proper authorization. We've had zero fire incidents since implementing OxMaint."

SteelWorks Manufacturing

Manufacturing

"Expiry alerts are a game-changer. We never have workers operating with expired permits anymore. Compliance has never been easier."

PowerGrid Utilities

Utilities

"Linking permits to work orders gives us complete traceability. During audits, we can show the full history of every controlled work activity."

ChemProcess Corp

Chemical Processing

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about OxMaint's EHS work permit system.

A permit-to-work system is a formal safety management process that ensures potentially hazardous work activities are properly planned, authorized, and controlled. It involves creating work permits that specify safety precautions, assign responsibilities, and set validity periods. OxMaint digitizes this entire process, replacing paper permits with a fully trackable electronic system.

OxMaint supports all standard permit types including Hot Work (welding, cutting, grinding), Confined Space Entry, Electrical Isolation/LOTO, Work at Height, Excavation, and General Work permits. You can also create custom permit types specific to your industry requirements and safety protocols.

When a permit is created, it's submitted for approval to designated supervisors or EHS managers. Approvers receive notifications and can review permit details, then approve or reject with comments. You can configure multi-level approval workflows based on work type, risk level, or department. All approval actions are logged for audit purposes.

Yes! Work permits can be directly linked to work orders for complete traceability. When creating a permit, you can select an existing work order, and the permit will automatically populate with work order details like asset information, location, and assigned technician. This ensures controlled work activities are properly documented.

Each permit has a Valid From and Valid To date/time. OxMaint automatically tracks permit validity and sends expiry alerts before permits are due to expire. When a permit reaches its Valid To date, it's automatically marked as Expired. Workers and supervisors are notified, and permit renewal requests can be submitted if work needs to continue.

Ensure workplace safety with digital permits.

Digitize your permit-to-work process. Issue, approve, and track work permits for all controlled activities. Reduce incidents and ensure EHS compliance.

OxMaint is available to download from both App Store and Google Play Store.

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