Confined Space Permit Software for Oil & Gas
A customizable 38-point entry checklist, atmospheric testing logs, attendant accountability, JSA integration, and offline capture. Built for oilfield crews operating on 1910.146 standards.
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What Is Confined Space Permit Software?
Confined space permit software is a digital system for authorizing, monitoring, and closing entries into permit-required confined spaces. OSHA 1910.146 requires a written permit before any such entry, with documented hazard identification, atmospheric testing, attendant assignment, and a rescue plan. Paper works until an operator audit, an incident investigation, or a near-miss review demands the full history.
BasinCheck gives oilfield crews the same entry workflow they already understand — classify the space, isolate energy sources, test the atmosphere, post an attendant, authorize entry, monitor throughout — backed by a searchable, exportable, tamper-evident compliance trail.
Because every BasinCheck audit checklist is a customizable template, the 38-point entry checklist you get on day one can be adapted to any tank, vessel, pit, or excavation at your facility. No vendor feature request, no consulting engagement.
Where Paper Entry Permits Fall Apart
Most oilfield contractors still run confined space entries on paper. These are the gaps that show up during operator audits and incident investigations.
Common Paper Permit Problems
- Entry permits on paper with no way to prove atmospheric readings were actually taken
- Attendant logs verbal — no timestamped record of check-ins during the entry
- The same generic checklist used for every space regardless of hazard profile
- Rescue plan not attached to the permit — or missing entirely
- Offline crews wait for signal before authorizing entry — work delayed
- Operator audit requests permit records 12 months later and the spreadsheets are gone
What BasinCheck Gives You for Confined Space Entry
Everything you need to authorize and monitor entries — built for oilfield crews and operated from a phone.
38-Point Confined Space Checklist
BasinCheck ships with a 38-item confined space entry audit template grounded in OSHA 1910.146: hazard identification, lockout/tagout verification, atmospheric testing, ventilation, rescue equipment, attendant accountability, and post-entry verification. Available the moment you sign up.
Highly Customizable — Edit Any Template in Minutes
Every BasinCheck audit checklist is a customizable template. Clone the confined space template, add site-specific items (specific tank numbers, known hazards at your facility, client requirements), attach reference documents, and publish to crews. No consulting engagement, no vendor queue.
Atmospheric Testing & Monitoring Logs
Capture O2, LEL, H2S, and CO readings at initial test and periodic re-tests throughout the entry. Every reading is timestamped, GPS-tagged, and attached to the permit. Readings out of acceptable range automatically trigger stop-work corrective actions.
JSA Integration — Confined Space Entry System Template
BasinCheck includes a built-in Confined Space Entry Job Safety Analysis system template walking through isolation, atmospheric testing, entry authorization, entry operations, and post-entry verification. Attach the JSA directly to any permit so crews see both in one flow.
Offline-First on Rig Sites
Entry supervisors can authorize permits, attendants can log check-ins, and crews can complete entries fully offline. Every signed permit and reading syncs when connectivity returns, with cryptographically signed operation logs for tamper-evident compliance.
Attendant & Entrant Accountability
Track every entrant into the space with entry and exit timestamps. Attendants log periodic check-ins through the same phone record. Missing check-ins escalate to the entry supervisor and safety manager in real time.
The Confined Space Entry Lifecycle
Every entry follows the same five stages. BasinCheck manages each one with the full audit trail attached to the permit record.
Identify
Before any entry, the supervisor classifies the space using BasinCheck's confined space entry template. Permit-required or non-permit-required. Known hazards (H2S, oxygen deficiency, engulfment, LEL, temperature). Entry rationale and alternative methods ruled out. The classification drives the rest of the workflow.
Prepare
Lockout/tagout of all energy sources, mechanical isolation, purging/venting, and initial atmospheric testing (O2, LEL, H2S, CO). Every step is captured on the phone with timestamps, readings, and photos of the isolation points. Ventilation setup and continuous monitoring devices are documented before the attendant takes position.
Authorize
The entry supervisor signs the permit digitally along with the attendant and each entrant. The attached JSA walks through hazard controls, rescue plan, communication method, and stop-work authority. Signed permits are stamped with entry window (start/end times) and become immutable once authorized.
Monitor
Periodic atmospheric readings, attendant check-ins, and entrant accountability are logged in the same record throughout the entry. Any reading out of range or any communication failure triggers an immediate stop-work action. The activity log timestamps every update with the user and location.
Close
The attendant confirms all entrants are out, final atmospheric readings are captured, the space is secured, and the permit is closed. The closed permit lives in the audit trail with full history — searchable, exportable, linked to any corrective actions or near-miss reports generated during the entry.
BasinCheck vs Other Confined Space Tools
Honest comparison against the most-searched alternatives.
| Feature | BasinCheck | SafetyCulture | Intelex | KPA EHS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & gas-native template library | ||||
| 38-point confined space checklist built in | Template marketplace | Enterprise module | ||
| Atmospheric reading logs with timestamps | Custom fields | |||
| Highly customizable — edit any checklist | Consulting engagement | |||
| Full offline entry authorization on rig sites | Partial | |||
| Flat pricing from $149/mo | $24 user/mo | Enterprise quote | Enterprise quote |
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