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IntelliPERMIT Competencies
IntelliPERMIT handles the management and control of competencies and other pre-requisites like medical certificates for each person involved in preparing, accepting or working under a permit.
Job Risk Assessments
The job risk assessment (JRA) is a structured methodology that looks at the steps that will be needed to complete the job, the specific hazards associated with each step, the associated risks and the controls necessary to work safely.
Energy Isolation
To prevent accidents all equipment being worked on needs to be isolated from any potential energy source that could cause harm.
Control of work and the permit
A permit to work is the control document that describes the work that is to be done, the hazards identified, the precautions to be taken and the personal protective equipment that must be used. The permit also contains details of all the isolations that need to be in place.
Attracting the best mining talent
For people who enjoy problem-solving, continuous learning, new challenges and making a positive contribution, mining can be a rewarding career choice, and technology is changing the game!
Making the most of your safety data
One of the benefits of a digital safety system is being able to use the data to gain better safety-related insights. But how many companies take the step of analysing their safety data, let alone turning it into tangible action plans?
What is the difference between a permit to work and a risk assessment?
Both the permit to work and the job risk assessment are critical procedures designed to ensure that work takes place safely. We explain the differences and why both are necessary.
Digital Mining – Unlocking the talents of the incoming generation
As a new generation of digital savvy mineworkers enters the industry, significant changes will take place in the workplace.
Safety in mining – the digital way
What are the mining safety trends identified by the NIOSH and how are emerging digital strategies being incorporated?
Safety Risk Management – An Introduction
Identifying and controlling safety risks is critical when working in a mine or factory. This article explores safety risk management in industry. Ultimately safety is non-negotiable. Sound safety risk assessment systems are indispensable tools to ensure people work safely and achieve more.
Adapt IT is acquired by Volaris
Adapt IT Holdings Limited (“Adapt IT”), has been acquired by Volaris Group Inc. (Volaris) effective 3 January 2022. Volaris is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., a Canadian listed entity.
Adapt IT Manufacturing ISO 9001:2015 certification will ultimately benefit customers
Adapt IT Manufacturing is proud to announce that we have achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification. The ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification is internationally recognised and demonstrates a commitment by an organisation to improving overall quality and reliably meeting stakeholder requirements.
Think safe, work safe, be safe
Every year, during October, Australians are encouraged to commit to a safe and healthy workspace. This year the theme for National Safe Work Month is “think safe, work safe, be safe”.
How a 3D digital twin can enhance safety
A digital twin is particularly helpful in complex environments where it is essential to view work interactions during job planning. As a production manager or maintenance planner, it is possible to gain additional safety insights that allow you to foresee problems better, plan more effectively, execute more efficiently and optimise the outcomes of work teams.
Enhance the visibility of work with a 3D digital twin
A 3D model showing work taking place in real time can significantly improve situational awareness and safety on the plant.
Are you mixing up your hazards and risks?
The correct terminology is important when it comes to workplace safety. For example, it is easy to refer to “hazards” when you really mean “risk”. And the other way round. Hazards need to be identified, and risks need to be mitigated. So, what is the difference exactly?
IntelliPERMIT V10.1 Video Series
IntelliPERMIT Version 10.1 is now available! Check out this series of videos highlighting some of the new features. Also, remember to check out our short recorded webinar on the latest update.
Webinar: Introducing IntelliPERMIT V10.1
Join IntelliPERMIT product experts Scott Bredin and Henry Boshoff who in this webinar showcase version 10.1 and give examples of innovative use of the latest features by customers.
Introducing process safety management
Process safety management was introduced by OHSA to guide the holistic management of safety in a factory. The standard incorporates best practices for effective safety management.
Webinar – Great Mines Think Alike – Part 1
While we have seen news about cabinless, emissionless underground vehicles and the technological progress is astounding, we are some years away from this becoming the norm. In the interim, we need to safeguard human beings – the life-blood of all mines. Sandvik’s...
Isolations and the permit to work
In this overview, we will take a look at some of the principles around managing isolations during maintenance. Isolations are a critical precaution when working on energised plant and equipment.
Announcing IntelliPERMIT Mobile App for Android
[September 2020] Adapt IT is pleased to announce the general availability of a new IntelliPERMIT companion application for Android called "IntelliPERMIT Mobile". The companion app is available right now as a download from the Google Play store. IntelliPERMIT Mobile...
Safe systems of work and the permit to work
In this article we will take a look at the concept of a “Safe System of Work”, and how this relates to overall operational risk management and the permit to work.
Reducing Operational Risk with IntelliPERMIT and FlexiLOG
Enterprise risk is often grouped into categories such as operational, financial, environmental and reputational risks. But there are many overlaps and dependencies between these categories.
The top 12 success factors for software implementation projects
Successful software project implementations should be a matter of common sense, but sadly this is not always the case. The good news is that some relatively simple and basic principles can be used to dramatically increase the chances of success.
IntelliPERMIT Overview Video
IntelliPERMIT overview video, MP4 download
Accessing the safety documents that matter using IntelliPERMIT
Safety management systems rely on the control of formal safety documents that need to be easily and reliably accessed when it matters most, while planning and executing work in dangerous plant areas.
Software supported isolations and IntelliPERMIT
Is it possible to use IntelliPERMIT in combination with a DCS or PLC to manage isolations using software only? Read more about software assisted isolations.
Safety in Ports and IntelliPERMIT
Safe work is a major objective for companies operating port environments. In this article we will highlight some special considerations when implementing a permit to work (PTW) system in a port.
Adapt IT Co-Sponsors Mining Leaders Forum in Perth
Mining leadership is facing many challenges and safety is one very important measure of their performance. IntelliPERMIT enables leaders to effectively delegate routine safety tasks to a reliable proven system, and focus on the exceptions. Implementation of IntelliPERMIT in a mining operation has many benefits including increased safety awareness, improved disciplines and increased productivity.
Integrating the permit to an access control system
In this article we discuss access control in general and then some of the opportunities for improving safety by integrating site access control with the electronic permit to work system.
Meet the Team – Eugene Lategan
The talented professionals behind the delivery of every IntelliPERMIT solution are experts in operations management, safety, information technology and problem solving.
Building on a success story – IntelliPERMIT
The growth in the number of companies choosing IntelliPERMIT to help manage operational safety and risk has been very encouraging. We spoke to Scott Bredin, Operations Executive at Adapt IT about what lies ahead.
How to focus your safety training on what really matters
Safety training is seen as the most important intervention that will ensure that workers are competent in their jobs. Training is always a good thing, when done right. It is even better when safety training is laser focused on the precise requirements of the job.
The benefits of integrating a permit to work system with other applications
The case for integrating the electronic permit to work system with maintenance, operations management and performance systems on a plant is compelling. A successful integration will require careful analysis of the business need, a clear requirement definition, good system design and effective project management.
Achieve project success with effective change management
Project success depends largely on the ability to positively change people’s attitudes and behaviour. Change management initiatives need to be carefully planned. They do not happen by chance.
Managing Isolations for Safe Work
During maintenance it is important to take every possible precaution to avoid loss or harm. One important precaution is to isolate all the equipment being worked on from uncontrolled energy sources. Positive isolation should be used where possible and controlled by a system of locks managed by the permit to work.
Mine Safety at African Mining Indaba 2018
Mining leadership is facing many challenges and safety is one very important measure of their performance. IntelliPERMIT enables leaders to effectively delegate routine safety tasks to a reliable proven system, and focus on the exceptions. Implementation of IntelliPERMIT in a mining operation has many benefits including increased safety awareness, improved disciplines and increased productivity.
Shift handover and the permit to work
Shift handover is a a critical process that relies on effective communication in order to reduce the risk of safety incidents. The permit to work system must be coordinated with the shift handover procedures to ensure that jobs continue to take place under safe conditions, even when teams change.
How IntelliPERMIT helps ensure people work safely at height
Work at height is a particularly hazardous activity which should be reduced by specific control measures that first tries to avoid the work altogether, and then if this is not possible, limits the risk through precautions. The permit to work is an important administrative tool to ensure safe work takes place at height.
How IntelliPERMIT reduces risk during simultaneous operations (SIMOPS)
Simultaneous operations (“SIMOPS”) refers to a situation where two or more potentially conflicting activities are being executed simultaneously and in close proximity to one another. Safety is affected because the interactions between the jobs are not fully understood.
IntelliPERMIT Infographic
IntelliPERMIT infographic, PDF download
9 Steps to Safe Work with a Permit
The permit to work helps to reduce the risk of safety incidents by ensuring the people involved are aware of the specific hazards, take the necessary precautions and are competent for the work. It also ensures that communication takes place between production and maintenance teams throughout the job from planning, preparation, execution to hand over and restoring the plant to normal operations.
The Confined Space Permit to Work
Confined space entry is a particularly dangerous activity and special care needs to be taken when work is done. The confined space permit assists the employer to make sure that adequate precautions are in place for each job or task involving confined spaces.
Permit to Work – the basics
A permit to work is a formal document that is part of a structured process designed to improve the safety of people working on hazardous jobs.
Managing work performed by contractors with IntelliPERMIT
IntelliPERMIT allows you to effectively manage and monitor the work performed by contractors and work teams on site. The system ensures that contractors are only issued permits to work to perform activities and in areas for which they are specifically authorised.
Why is a computer based permit system better than paper?
IntelliPERMIT is not a computer based replica of a paper-based permit system. Intelligent safety rules, enforced system controls, auditability, visibility etc. are all enhanced over paper-based systems and represent a step change in safety integrity and reliability.
Improve Safety by Targeting Wasteful Permit and Isolation Processes
All too often the permit and isolations processes required for maintenance activities are regarded as wasteful expenditure of time and resources. We can however apply value stream mapping techniques to identify inefficiency throughout the work flow to ensure waste is eliminated.
A Winning Start to your Permit To Work Project
A permit to work system touches many functions; production, safety, maintenance, people and information technology. Getting all of these stakeholders aligned to a common goal is essential for a successful implementation of IntelliPERMIT.
Unified Shutdown Planning with Permits
The primary role of a permit to work system is to improve the safety of maintenance activities in hazardous production environments. This is particularly important during shutdowns when there are many contractors on site unfamiliar with the process, and who might be under tight deadlines to bring the plant back online.
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