Every Weld Permitted.
Every Fire Watch Documented.
The Challenge
Permit volume overwhelms paper systems
Large projects issue hundreds of hot work permits daily. Paper permits get lost, duplicated, or expire without renewal. Tracking active permits in real time is impossible on paper.
Fire watch documentation gaps create liability
NFPA 51B requires fire watch for 30-60 minutes after hot work ceases. Documenting that fire watch was maintained for the full duration is critical but often missed.
Area monitoring across multiple floors
Hot work on one floor can affect areas above and below. Monitoring adjacent areas requires coordination across multiple work zones and sometimes multiple contractors.
Multi-contractor coordination is essential
When multiple contractors perform hot work simultaneously, permit conflicts and fire watch overlaps must be identified. Paper systems cannot provide this visibility.
The POD Advantage
Digital Permit Issuance
Issue hot work permits digitally in 30 seconds. Active permits tracked in real time. Expired permits automatically flagged. No more lost paper permits.
Fire Watch Tracking
Fire watch personnel log start and end times digitally. Automated verification that fire watch was maintained for the required duration after work cessation.
Area Monitoring Dashboard
See all active hot work locations and their fire watch status on one dashboard. Identify adjacent area conflicts before they create risk.
Multi-Contractor Coordination
All contractor hot work permits visible in one system. Identify conflicts, overlaps, and resource sharing opportunities automatically.
Hot Work Features
“On our hospital expansion, we had 180 hot work permits active daily. POD tracked every permit, every fire watch, and every area inspection in real time.”
— Fire Protection Manager, Healthcare Construction
Your Competitors Track Safety Like This
POD tracks hundreds of KPIs from a 5-minute voice report. Here are just 2 of them.
Experience Modification Rate
Training Compliance
These update in real time from a 5-minute voice report. No spreadsheets. No data entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
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