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Manage sign-offs for a temporary works item

Set up and track who needs to sign off a temporary works item under BS 5975 (the standard for temporary works), so you know who's approved it and who's still needed.

Audience

This guide is designed for project manager.

Steps​

Step 1: Open the sign-off tab​

Go to the temporary works item and open the "Authorisations" tab to see who needs to sign it off under BS 5975.

Open the sign-off tab

Step 2: Check each role and its status​

Check each required role — TWS (Temporary Works Supervisor), Designer, Independent Checker, Contractor TWC, and Site Manager — along with who's assigned and whether they've signed off yet.

Check each role and its status

Step 3: Assign or change who's responsible for a role​

For any role that's unassigned or needs changing, select it, then choose someone from the project or enter an external email address, and confirm.

Assign or change who's responsible for a role

Step 4: Invite them to sign​

Once the right person is assigned, send them an invite to sign. This gives them a one-time link so they can add their BS 5975 sign-off.

Invite them to sign

Step 5: Keep an eye on sign-off progress​

Check the status next to each role after sending invites — it'll show whether it's still pending, done, or needs your attention, so you can see how close you are to full sign-off.

Keep an eye on sign-off progress

Step 6: Remove a sign-off assigned by mistake​

If someone's been assigned in error or is no longer the right person, remove them, confirm the removal, and assign someone else if needed.

Remove a sign-off assigned by mistake

Last updated: 2026-07-04