Permit-to-Work (ePTW)
iPermit governs the complete lifecycle of every hazardous activity — from draft creation and multi-level role-based approval, through digital issue and live status monitoring, to shift handover, suspension, resumption, and structured closure. Every permit captures scope of work, location tagging, equipment references, hazard identification, linked isolations, required atmospheric tests, and digital signatures. The system prevents incomplete or non-compliant permits from progressing at any stage.
SIMOPS & Anti-Clash Detection
Automatic detection of location overlaps, equipment conflicts, isolation conflicts, and time window clashes between simultaneous operations. Supervisors visualise all live work across the site using integrated map and plot plan views. iPermit can prohibit certain types of work from taking place adjacent to each other, and allows manual boundary creation around specific tasks to prevent conflicting works.
Rapid Deployment
iPermit can be fully deployed within weeks. A familiar, intuitive interface ensures quick team adoption without lengthy implementation programmes or complex consultancy engagements.
Risk Assessment (JSA / HIRA)
Step-by-step task breakdown with hazard identification per step, likelihood and severity scoring, control measure definition, residual risk validation, and dynamic linkage to live permit authorisation. Risk assessments are not static documents stored in folders — they are live, connected components of work authorisation that cannot be bypassed.
Isolation Management (LOTO)
Full digital control of Lockout/Tagout processes — including isolation certificates linked directly to permits, individual isolation point tracking, lock box and key safe management, cascading and cross-locking logic, isolation verification, and controlled de-isolation sequencing. All isolation actions are digitally recorded, eliminating reliance on paper logs and whiteboards.
Natural Language Interface
Create new work permits, check status, or identify expiring documents using natural language commands. Improve your team's efficiency with iPermit’s AI-powered assistant.
Digital Signatures & Permit Handover
Secure, traceable digital signatures provide a permanent record of all approvals, modifications, and shift handovers — giving full accountability at every stage of the workflow. Shift handovers are structured, documented, and complete.
Data Traceability & Retention
Every action is logged and retained indefinitely. From permit creation to closure, iPermit maintains a complete digital record — eliminating lost paperwork and ensuring an unbroken audit trail from the first approval to the final signature.
Permit Handover & Suspension
If the job cannot be finished in one shift, or work needs to be suspended for a period our permit management software, iPermit, possesses the functionality to do this safely whilst maintaining and providing visibility to all necessary controls.
Permit Issuance and Closure Time
Within iPermit's ePTW module, the average time it takes to issue and close permits helps identify bottlenecks in permit process and ensure work is started and completed in time.
Audit & Inspection Module
Digitally plan, perform, and log permit audits and site inspections. Each audit captures auditor details, timestamps, and findings — with full non-conformance tracking, corrective action workflows, and a complete digital audit trail.
AI Assistant — PermitBot
Query permit status, identify conflicts, receive expiry alerts, and summarise live site activity using natural language commands — reducing training burden while increasing situational awareness for supervisors, operators, and safety managers alike.
Configurability
iPermit offers users a high degree of out-of-the-box configurability to suit your specific requirements. Users are empowered, following initial training, to refine the software to reflect their ongoing needs and processes without relying on third-party support. This enables users to operate in a much more agile way and navigate any potential risk.
Dashboards
Configurable dashboards provide live visibility of all active work, approvals, permit status, isolations, and exceptions across your entire operation — from a single screen, on any device, from any location.
Print & Email Certificates
Download your permit as a PDF at any stage to print, apply a physical signature, or share via email. Permit attachments will also be printed as part of the permit certificate, e.g. plot plans, photographs, RAMS certificates, and method statements.
Faster, Smarter Approvals
Permit requests and authorisations are automatically routed to the right people via MS Teams, email, WhatsApp, or in-app notifications — from any device. Smart routing eliminates manual chasing and removes the approval bottlenecks that delay the start of work.
Language
You can configure the software to reflect the primary language of your organisation.
Integration
iPermit integrates seamlessly with your existing business systems — Active Directory, HR platforms, maintenance management tools, and third-party applications via API. No data silos. No duplicate entry.
Reliable and Secure
With unparalleled speed and reliability, you can count on iPermit. We host our software…ensuring it is able to match and surpass your usage requirements. In addition, for more years than we care to remember we have only been offline for planned system upgrades not through loss of service.
Join a Global Community
Serving customers in 27 countries throughout the globe, with our ISSoW software you benefit not only from our own experience, knowledge, and investment but also those of our global community of iPermit users.
Easy to use
Designed with the end user in mind. Built-in interactive tutorials and contextual on-screen guidance ensure rapid adoption — new users learn by doing, with support available at every step of the workflow.
Competency Verification System
Automatically validate worker qualifications and authorisations before permits are issued. Certification expiry alerts and automatic role restrictions ensure only competent personnel perform safety-critical tasks — supporting regulatory compliance and workforce assurance.
Incident & Investigation Management
Record, analyse, and resolve safety events directly in iPermit Incidents are linked to the permits, isolations, and risk assessments associated with the event — enabling true root cause analysis and end-to-end traceability across your entire Control Framework.
Sanction for Test
Structured workflow governing testing activities involving controlled energisation — including partial de-isolation sequencing, test approval, confirmation of test conditions, controlled restoration, and re-isolation validation. Testing is treated with the same governance as live operational work.
Gas Testing & Atmospheric Monitoring
Configurable gas testing requirements covering O2, LEL, H2S, and CO — with time-bound validity enforcement, re-test triggers, and authorised gas tester role validation. If readings fall outside safe limits, the system flags and prevents permit issue automatically.
Offline Capability
Create, review, and update permits, isolations, and risk assessments in remote or signal-restricted environments. All data syncs automatically when connectivity is restored — maintaining complete accuracy and an unbroken audit trail regardless of location.
Faster, Smarter Approvals
Permit requests and authorisations are automatically routed to the right people via MS Teams, email, WhatsApp, or in-app notifications — from any device. Smart routing eliminates manual chasing and removes the approval bottlenecks that delay the start of work.
Visual Work Planning by Location
Integrated plot plans and map functionality allow live activity to be viewed across multiple elevations and all assets simultaneously. Plan ahead, avoid congestion, identify high-risk zones, and coordinate teams spatially in real time.
User Analytics & Reporting
Gain actionable insight into team performance, approval bottlenecks, permit cycle times, and safety metrics — helping managers make informed, proactive decisions across operations rather than reacting to problems after they develop.
Remote & Multi-site Management
Access iPermit from anywhere. View and manage the status of all activity remotely — improving coordination, oversight, and governance across multiple locations and international time zones.
Single Sign-on (SSO)
SSO functionality streamlines access, enhances security, and reduces login fatigue. Administrative control over hierarchy structures, access rights, and notification settings ensures the platform evolves with your business.
Template Library
Save time with pre-approved templates for permits, isolations, and risk assessments. Reuse or clone previous permits for faster setup while maintaining consistency and compliance across teams and sites.
