Permit to work software that controls high-risk work on site
Raise a permit, set the precautions that must be in place, and issue it — then the person doing the work accepts it on their phone by QR. You get a clear record of who was authorised to do what, and when, from issue to close.
The paper permit book is a liability
Hot works, confined spaces, working at height — the work most likely to hurt someone is the work most often controlled by a paper permit that’s hard to find, easy to leave open, and impossible to check from the office. When something goes wrong, “show me the permit” shouldn’t mean digging through a folder in a site cabin.
One place for every permit
Raise, issue and track permits from one screen instead of a book on site.
Accepted on the phone
The holder scans a QR code and accepts — captured against their name and the time.
Nothing left open
Clear statuses from draft to issued to closed, so a live permit is never forgotten.
How permit to work works with Complys
From raising a permit to closing it out — with acceptance captured on site and the whole thing on record.
For the work that needs controlling
Raise a permit for any high-risk activity, set the precautions that make it safe, and only let it go live once it’s accepted.
Sits with the RAMS and the workers
Permits sit alongside the RAMS and the workers for the same job, so the controls, the method and the people are together.
Time-bound authority
A valid-from and valid-to window means a permit only authorises the work for the period you set — not indefinitely.
Digital permits vs a paper permit book
| Task | Paper permit book | Complys |
|---|---|---|
| Raise a permit | Handwritten in the book | On screen, in seconds |
| Precautions | If someone writes them | Recorded against the permit |
| Acceptance | A signature on paper | QR accept on the holder's phone |
| Validity | Whatever's written | Enforced valid-from / valid-to |
| Office visibility | None until you visit | Live status from anywhere |
| Closing out | Easy to forget | Clear open vs closed status |
| Audit trail | A dog-eared book | Full searchable record |
Permit to work software — FAQs
What is permit to work software?
Permit to work software is a system for controlling high-risk work: it records that a permit was raised, what precautions must be in place, who it was issued to and who accepted it, and the window it's valid for — replacing paper permit books with a clear, searchable record from issue to close.
What types of work is a permit used for?
High-risk activities that need extra control before they start — for example hot works, working at height, confined space entry, electrical isolation and excavation. You raise a permit for the work, set the precautions, and issue it to the person carrying it out.
Can the person doing the work accept the permit on site?
Yes. The permit carries a QR code the holder scans to accept it on their own phone, so acceptance is captured against their name and the time — no paper to sign and lose.
Does a permit have a validity window?
Yes. Each permit has a valid-from and valid-to time, so it only authorises the work for the period you set rather than open-endedly.
What happens to a permit when the work is finished?
You close it out (or cancel it if the work doesn't go ahead), and the full record — type, precautions, who issued and accepted it, and the dates — is kept for the audit trail.
Does it connect to RAMS and the workers on the job?
Permits sit alongside the RAMS and workers for the same project in Complys, so the controls, the method statement and the people are all in one place rather than in separate systems.
Is it suitable for construction, facilities and manufacturing?
Yes. Anywhere high-risk work is controlled by a permit — construction sites, facilities and building management, and manufacturing plants — uses the same flow.
How much does permit to work software cost?
You can start free with no card required. See Complys pricing for plans as you grow.
Get high-risk work under control
Raise your first permit, set the precautions, and let the person doing the work accept it on their phone — with a record you can stand behind.
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