In a chemical plant, every job starts with a permit and every entry with documents
Tank cleaning, process line maintenance and shutdown work mix risky working conditions. Fiwo keeps the permit with its conditions; staff with incomplete documents do not get through the gate.
What contractor work looks like in this industry
Work inside tanks and boilers
Cleaning tanks, reactors and boilers is confined space work. People in narrow, poorly ventilated spaces must have documents that stay valid for the whole job.
Hot work on process lines
Repairing pipelines and equipment involves welding and cutting. One job can need both hot work and confined space conditions together.
Tall equipment and pipe racks
Maintenance on columns, tank tops and pipe racks calls for work at height. The permit keeps the list of people and the date range in one place.
Many contractors during shutdowns
In planned maintenance shutdowns many outside staff arrive in a short time. Bulk Excel import and document approval from one queue lighten the load.
Working conditions are tied to the permit
In Fiwo a permit carries the conditions of the job. When EHS approves it, the forms for the selected conditions are combined into one PDF.
- Hot work Welding, cutting, grinding and other jobs that throw sparks or heat.
- Work at height Jobs on roofs, platforms, scaffolding and tall equipment.
- Confined space Tanks, boilers, ducts and pits: narrow spaces with limited ventilation.
Modules that matter most here
Frequently asked questions
Can one permit carry several working conditions?
Yes. Hot work, work at height and confined space are chosen in any combination, and on approval the forms for the selected conditions are combined into one PDF.
How do I add many staff for a shutdown?
The contractor can import staff in bulk from Excel, with photo and document links if available. EHS approves the documents from one queue.
Can staff with expired documents be added to a permit?
Staff whose documents end before the permit ends cannot be added.