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systems has been thought and tried several times, but
the main reason it has not been implemented so far
was mainly related to the need for a strong and
persistent internet - or at least intranet - connection,
which is not always available on-board vessels in all
operational areas. The situation has changed lately,
thanks to the latest available technology that finally
allowed the implementation of an electronic permit to
work solution, able to overcome the existing process
limitations.
“The latest available technology has

finally allowed the implementation of
an electronic permit to work solution,
able to overcome the existing process
limitations

Before the implementation of an ePTW, Saipem
management decided to implement the same PTW
several limitations. A paper-based system leaves more procedure, ensuring standardization of the relevant
room for human error in the application of a flow or process and documentation across different vessels,
approval signatures, increasing the risk of being out of sites, and projects, towards consistency and
compliance with the PTW procedure. It can lead compliance with safety regulations, reducing the risk of
workers to spend too much time decoding ineligible human errors and incidents.
handwriting, cutting down on their time on tools.
Additionally, manual permitting processes are typically
limited to the knowledge and care of personnel The Accenture Connected
preparing the permit. Industrial Worker Platform

To make the most of the new permit to work procedure,
The need for a modern approach a digital solution was selected. In detail, the Accenture

Over time, a modern approach based on information Connected Industrial Worker platform seemed to be

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