--- title: Sharing Information with SLM Webviews description: "# Sharing Information with SLM Webviews SLM webviews provide a simple way to share information from Safety Lifecycle Manager with people who do not have direct access to the system. By creating secure web links, SLM webviews allow selected information…" url: "https://mangansoftware.com/docs/slm-101-webviews/" updated: "2026-08-26" category: "SLM-101" --- # Sharing Information with SLM Webviews # Sharing Information with SLM Webviews SLM webviews provide a simple way to share information from Safety Lifecycle Manager with people who do not have direct access to the system. By creating secure web links, SLM webviews allow selected information to be viewed through web browsers, SharePoint sites, emails, and documents without requiring a dedicated SLM user account. For organizations managing large volumes of process safety information, SLM webviews help improve visibility while maintaining control over how information is distributed across teams, contractors, and stakeholders. [Action Item Tracker Creation video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/_OdMq_G9nWw?si=mgxcpOBnwDYKRmZ5) ## What Are SLM Webviews? SLM webviews allow users to generate a shareable web link for a selected object within Safety Lifecycle Manager. These links can then be distributed to individuals who need visibility of information but do not normally access the SLM platform directly. Typical information shared using SLM webviews includes: - Asset information - Instrument records - System documentation - Project information - Safety lifecycle data - Status updates and reference information Unlike screenshots or exported reports, webviews provide a direct and convenient way to present information from the system in a controlled format. [![SLM webviews sharing information through secure web links](https://mangansoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/slm-webviews-information-sharing-update-1024x683.png)](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjE5MzAyIiwidG9nZ2xlIjpmYWxzZX0%3D) ## Sharing Information Beyond the SLM Platform Many organizations need to provide visibility of process safety information to personnel who do not require full access to Safety Lifecycle Manager. SLM webviews help solve this challenge by providing: - Simple information sharing - Reduced administration overhead - Improved stakeholder visibility - Support for external collaboration - Easy integration into existing workflows - Controlled distribution of information Organizations using [SLM Admin Tools](https://mangansoftware.com/docs/slm-101-admin-tools/) can use webviews alongside user administration processes to improve information accessibility while maintaining governance controls. ## Common Information-Sharing Scenarios Webviews can be used in a variety of operational and process safety situations. Common applications include: - Embedding information into SharePoint sites - Sharing links through email communications - Including live information within project documentation - Providing management visibility of selected records - Supporting review and approval activities - Sharing asset information with external stakeholders Because webviews can be embedded into existing business systems, they help reduce duplication while ensuring users have access to current information. ## Improving Collaboration Across Teams Using SLM webviews provides several advantages compared to distributing static exports or screenshots. Key benefits include: - Improved communication across teams - Reduced need for additional user accounts - Better accessibility of information - Enhanced collaboration with stakeholders - Consistent presentation of system data - Reduced manual reporting effort - Support for digital transformation initiatives Organizations using [Action Item Tracker Creation](https://mangansoftware.com/docs/ait-creation/) and [Safety Systems](https://mangansoftware.com/products/safety-systems/) can improve visibility of important information across the wider organization by combining operational data with webviews. Effective information sharing supports broader governance, operational visibility, and process safety management practices. Guidance published by the [Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)](https://www.icheme.org/) highlights the importance of maintaining accurate and accessible information across engineering and operational teams. [![SLM webviews collaboration workflow for sharing process safety information](https://mangansoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/slm-webviews-collaboration-workflow-1024x683.png)](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjE5NDk5IiwidG9nZ2xlIjpmYWxzZX0%3D) ## Creating and Distributing Secure SLM webviews Links Creating a webview is a straightforward process. The workflow typically involves: 1. Selecting a module within Safety Lifecycle Manager. 2. Selecting the required object. 3. Choosing the Create Web View option. 4. Generating the webview URL. 5. Sharing the generated link. 6. Viewing the information through a browser or embedded location. This allows information to be distributed efficiently without requiring recipients to log into the SLM platform. SLM-101 Webviews 0:06 Welcome to this Application Explainer video Parts of our SLM 101 topic range. 0:11 In this video we will cover the subject of web views within SLM. 0:15 The Web View feature offers a means for users to create links from SLM that can be provided to a target audience that does not normally have direct access to SLM using their own accounts. 0:26 These resources can then be embedded in other web pages, SharePoint sites, emails, and included in documents. 0:37 So if we select any module, in this example, we use Instruments and Systems. 0:43 Next you select an object. 0:46 It can be any object but we’ll just select this site here. 0:52 If we click on the Create Web View button, that then gives us a pop up window. 0:58 From here all we need to do is click on this button. 1:01 Copy webview URL. 1:03 Once that’s copied, it can be pasted into an e-mail embedded into a website. 1:08 Paste the URL into a browser. 1:10 Let’s open a private window here. 1:13 Paste the URL into here and it will load the view. 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