Fieldwire by Hilti and BoxLock Introduce Real-Time Integration for Lockout Tagout on Single-Line Drawings

May 12, 2025

Fieldwire by Hilti and BoxLock have announced an innovative first-to-market integration that provides real-time Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) status directly onto electrical single-line drawings.  

The new integration, officially being launched in tandem with the industry’s annual Construction Safety Week, allows Fieldwire users to assign LOTO tasks directly to single-line electrical diagrams. Each task is seamlessly synchronized with corresponding LOTO locations managed by BoxLock Control, BoxLock’s comprehensive access control software. Updates made in the field via BoxLock’s intelligent padlocks or LOTO tags automatically reflect in Fieldwire, giving project teams immediate visibility into the current safety status of electrical systems on their one line drawings and plans.

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Robust lockout/tagout procedures are critical to workplace safety, where, according to OSHA, they help avoid approximately 50,000 injuries and 120 fatalities each year. Electrical incidents are 30 times more likely to be fatal general workplace injuries. Despite being the most trained in electrical safety, electricians account for nearly 1 in 4 workplace electrocutions—and 37% of electrical fatalities in construction—underscoring how frequent exposure to hazards and lapses in NFPA’s Lockout/Tagout procedures can prove fatal even for experts. By integrating BoxLock’s intelligent access control technology with Fieldwire’s platform, teams gain new tools to better manage hazardous energy sources, support compliance efforts, and reduce the risk of preventable accidents.

The Senior Innovation Specialist in Rosendin’s Innovation Group, Tyler Westfall, who was an early contributor to BoxLock’s LOTO standards alignment process with NFPA and Rosendin’s internal processes, commented: “We’re always looking for ways to streamline communication between the office, jobsite trailer, and the teams in the field. This solution bridges that gap by combining physical lockout tagout with the digital drawings crews use as their daily source of truth.”

“Our integration with Fieldwire sets a new standard for jobsite safety and coordination,” said Brad Ruffkess, CEO of BoxLock. “Teams now have live visibility into LOTO status directly on their drawings, significantly reducing risk and simplifying compliance. This advancement underscores our commitment to transforming construction safety practices through intelligent access control.”

The integration addresses critical safety requirements by streamlining Lockout/Tagout processes, enhancing regulatory compliance, and minimizing manual errors. Real-time synchronization ensures that all stakeholders—from general contractors and electrical subcontractors to safety officers—can confidently manage hazardous energy safely and effectively.

“Real-time updates of LOTO tasks on single-line drawings align perfectly with our commitment to provide construction teams with essential tools for safer, more efficient operations,” stated Puneet Raj, Fieldwire General Manager. “By combining Fieldwire’s intuitive planning and coordination tools with BoxLock’s intelligent access control, we’re enabling jobsite teams to achieve greater visibility, coordination, and safety.”

Key Benefits of the Integration:

  • Real-time visualization of LOTO status directly on electrical single-line drawings
  • Bi-directional synchronization helps ensure accurate updates across both platforms
  • Enhanced compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E standards through automated audit trails
  • Improved operational efficiency and reduced risk on construction sites

The integration is currently available for all Fieldwire and BoxLock enterprise customers. For additional information or to request a demo, visit http://boxlock.io/fieldwire

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