Work Permits Software

Ensure Every High-Risk Task Starts and Ends Safely

Control high-risk work with clear approvals, safety checks, and accountability built into every step. SMS360 simplifies permit creation, validation, and tracking to keep every job safe, compliant, and on schedule.

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Keep Every Permit, Worker, and Task Under Control

Simplify how permits are requested, reviewed, and approved with one connected system. Track permit status, identify potential hazards, and verify authorizations before work begins — ensuring every high-risk task is performed safely and compliantly.

Keep Every Job Authorized

Create, issue, and track all work permits — from hot work to confined space — in one digital system. Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel begin work with automatic sign-offs and approvals.

Streamline the Permit Approval Process

Route approvals instantly to the right supervisor or safety manager. Automated notifications eliminate delays and ensure all stakeholders are aligned before work begins.

Record Hazards Before Work Starts

Document potential risks, special equipment needs, and environmental conditions prior to issuing a permit. Built-in checklists help teams verify controls are in place and reduce oversight gaps.

Track Permit Status Anytime

Monitor active, expired, and pending permits across all locations. Gain visibility into high-risk operations and ensure permits don’t lapse unnoticed.

Centralize Worker Oversight

Assign permits to internal staff or external contractors, ensuring both meet your safety standards. Keep contact information and training validation linked to every permit record.

Maintain a Verifiable Trail for Compliance

Every permit is digitally stored with timestamps, approval history, and related documentation. Be audit-ready at any moment and easily export records for regulatory review.

Explore the Core Modules That Power SMS360

Unite your entire safety program — incidents, audits, training, and compliance — in one place.

Audits & Inspections

Simplify every audit and inspection and stay compliant-ready year-round.

Popular Features

Conduct inspections on desktop, tablet, or mobile — even offline.

Customize checklists for departments, sites, or equipment.

Instantly flag and assign corrective actions to stay compliant.

Incident Management

Take control of incidents from first response to resolution — all in one place.

Popular Features

Automate OSHA and DOT reporting with digital incident logs.

Capture photos, witness statements, and root causes in seconds.

Track corrective actions to close out incidents faster and prevent repeats.

Regulatory Compliance

Keep your facility compliant with OSHA, DOT, and EPA — without the paperwork.

Popular Features

Manage permits, notices of violation, and inspection history.

Stay ahead of deadlines with automatic reminders and alerts.

Generate compliance reports in seconds for internal or external audits.

Safety Observations

Identify risks before they become incidents — empower teams to act on the spot.

Popular Features

Log unsafe conditions or behaviors from any device.

Track trends by site, department, or supervisor.

Close the loop with automatic follow-ups and status tracking.

Training Management

Build safer, smarter teams with consistent, trackable employee training and tracking management software.

Popular Features

Automate reminders, track sessions, and ensure timely completion.

Centralize attendance, upload documents, and maintain records.

Manage classroom and on-the-job training from a single platform.

Risk Assessment

Turn environmental, health, and safety data into insight — predict and prevent what’s next.

Popular Features

Analyze trends and exposure using customizable risk models.

Rank hazards by severity and likelihood for smarter prevention.

Export visual risk reports for leadership and safety committees.

Fleet Management

Manage drivers, vehicles, and inspections with Fleet360, software for fleet management.

Popular Features

Track driver qualifications, vehicle history, and DVIR logs.

Automate maintenance scheduling and compliance checks.

Stay FMCSA-ready with digital records and reports.

Claims Management

Simplify the claims management process and get visibility into every cost and outcome.

Popular Features

Track claim expenses, statuses, and resolutions in real time.

Attach documentation, reports, and correspondence securely.

Reduce claim turnaround times with automated follow-up workflows.

Work Permits

Digitize your permit process to ensure every task is reviewed, approved, and performed safely.

Popular Features

Create, review, and approve permits for high-risk work in minutes.

Assign responsible personnel and verify authorizations before tasks begin.

Track active, pending, and expired permits in real time.

Lockout Tagout (LOTO)

Ensure equipment is safely locked and tagged before maintenance starts with SMS360's lockout tagout software.

Popular Features

Digitize and verify lockout/tagout procedures per asset.

Track authorization and completion for every employee.

Reduce equipment-related injuries and OSHA violations.

Safety Data Sheets

Keep all chemical safety data accessible and compliant in one, easy-to-use SDS management system.

Popular Features

Store, search, and update SDS records anytime.

Provide instant access to workers during emergencies.

Ensure regulatory compliance with centralized documentation.

Management of Change

Control how organizational, process, or equipment changes are requested, reviewed, and approved.

Popular Features

Submit and track change requests with clear status updates.

Assign reviewers and document risk or cost impacts instantly.

Maintain an auditable record of approvals and dispositions.

Actions Management

Assign corrective and preventative actions, set priorities, and monitor your team's progress to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Popular Features

Create, assign, and monitor actions with real-time updates.

Prioritize actions by risk level and due date.

Attach documents and notes for a complete audit trail.

Document Library

Keep every safety and compliance file in one secure place. Upload, organize, and share documents instantly with full version control.

Popular Features

Store SDSs, manuals, and training files in one hub.

Add quick links to OSHA and external resources.

Manage permissions to control file access.

Analytics & Reports

Generate reports, track KPIs, and uncover trends to improve environmental, health, and safety performance.

Popular Features

Instantly create OSHA, KPI, and incident reports.

Spot trends with causal analysis tools in SMS360.

Schedule and share safety and fleet reports.

Why Safety Teams Choose SMS360

Best Value

Get flexible, affordable pricing based on your employee count. Unlimited access, simple tiers, and no long-term contracts.

Works Anywhere

Whether you’re in the field, on the road, or in the office, SMS360 keeps you connected on any device — even offline.

Better Workflows

Replace scattered spreadsheets and manual tracking with one connected system. Automate reporting and save time.

Highly Configurable

SMS360 is flexible by design — easily configured to fit your organization’s safety management program.

Customer Reviews

"As our needs grew, SMS360 was there to grow with us and enable us to ensure compliance while benefiting from the data-driven management solutions they provided."

Director, EHS

Euroports

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Customer Reviews

"The SMS360 Fleet Services team provides a solid and consistent approach to reviewing motor vehicle accidents. Their vast knowledge, expertise, and adaptability make the partnership nothing short of extraordinary."

Safety Programs and Response Representative

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