Practical guides, free templates, and compliance advice for UK contractors.
An honest look at why UK construction and maintenance contractors are switching from paper permit books to digital permit to work systems — and what the practical benefits really are.
A practical guide to choosing a permit to work app for UK construction and maintenance teams. What features matter, what to avoid, and how mobile PTW apps compare to paper permit books.
A practical guide to choosing permit to work software for small and mid-sized UK contractors. Covers key features, pricing models, common pitfalls, and what SMEs actually need from a PTW platform.
Download a free permit to work template aligned with HSE guidance (HSG250). Includes a walkthrough of every section — from hazard identification to close-out — so you can build a compliant PTW system.
Download a free confined space permit-to-work template for UK construction and maintenance. Covers gas testing, rescue plans, and atmospheric monitoring.
A free electrical isolation permit-to-work template for UK contractors. Covers lock-out/tag-out procedures, isolation verification, and safe working practices.
A free working at height permit-to-work template for UK contractors. Covers scaffold inspection, fall protection checks, and rescue planning.
A clear, jargon-free explanation of permit-to-work systems for UK contractors. What they are, when you need one, and how to set one up on site.
Download a free hot work permit template aligned with HSE guidance. Includes fire-watch checklist, precaution fields, and a walkthrough of each section.