View inspection and permit history for a temporary works item
Review the full inspection timeline and permit history for a single temporary works item from the supervisor dashboard.
This guide is designed for project manager.
Steps
Step 1: Open the inspection history panel
From the supervisor dashboard, select the relevant temporary works item and open its inspection history to view detailed records in a side panel.
Step 2: Review the inspection schedule and status
In the panel header, review the current inspection regime, including trigger types, due dates, and overall inspection status for the selected temporary works.
Step 3: Explore the inspection timeline
Scroll through the chronological inspection timeline to see each completed inspection, including its date, trigger (for example pre-use or weekly), and inspection result such as pass or fail.
Step 4: Check BS 5975 permit history
Within the same timeline, review BS 5975 permit artefacts for the item, including when permits were issued, updated, or closed, and their current status.
Step 5: Review associated permits to work
Look at the "Associated permits to work" entries in the timeline to understand which permit-to-work form instances are linked to this temporary works item and when they were raised.
Step 6: Identify alerts and follow-up actions
Use the visual indicators for failed inspections, observations, or overdue items in the timeline to identify issues that require follow-up or escalation.
Step 7: Close the inspection history panel
When you have finished reviewing the history, close the panel to return to the main supervisor dashboard and continue managing other temporary works items.
Last updated: 2026-07-22