Overview

Benchmark Gensuite’s Permit to Work is a cloud-hosted control-of-work application that digitizes and centralizes work permit creation, review, approval, tracking and related lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures. The solution standardizes permit forms, supports configurable workflows and mobile field use, links permits to equipment and site guidance, sends notifications and helps enforce permit closure and compliance — improving visibility and reducing risk for high-risk operational activities.

Features and Capabilities

• **Digitized Forms & Customization: **Create site-specific, prepopulated permit templates and custom fields so permits capture required job, hazard and site details consistently.
• **Integrated Permit Tracking & Closure: **Track permit status from request through approval to closure, link permits to equipment records and ensure sign-offs and task closure are recorded.
• **Streamlined Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Management: **Centralize LOTO procedures, build and review procedures quickly with grouping and version control to ensure consistent LOTO application across sites.
• **Configurable Approval Workflows: **Flexible, permit-by-permit workflow configuration to model site approval authorities, multi-level reviews and condition-based approvers.
• **Paperless Approvals & Digital Signatures: **Expedite approvals and reduce paper handling using digital signoffs and electronic approval records.
• **Seamless Communication & Notifications: **Built-in email notifications and dashboard alerts keep requestors, approvers and responsible personnel informed of status and actions.
• **Mobile & Field Capabilities: **Mobile-first design and Benchmark Gensuite Mobile integration enable permit initiation, review and closure in the field, even offline where required.
• **Site Guidance & Predefined Inventories: **Add site guidance and maintain inventories of activities/locations to speed permit creation and reduce errors.
• **Integration with Other Control-of-Work Tools: **Works with related modules (e.g., LOTO, Forms, Contractor Manager) for cohesive control-of-work and operational safety workflows.
• **Advanced Tech & AI Capabilities: **Integrates with Genny AI features (AI helpers/agents) for advanced document analysis, permit review automation and data quality assistance where available.