Permit to Work System and Auditing

Introduction

A permit to work is a formal documented control process which takes account of all the foreseeable interactions Between the worker, the environment and the associated hazards. It defines the procedures and precautions to be

undertaken and the sequence in which they should be carried out.

The permit to work approach is not in itself a safe system of work, but a very specific type of control.
It is designed to prevent human errors, especially those of conflicting knowledge, incorrect assumptions and mixed messages. Permits would be specific to address areas such as work involving:

·                              Complex and highly hazardous situations

·                              Dangerous substances

·                              Explosives or inflammable atmospheres

·                              Non- respirable atmospheres

·                              Confined spaces

·                              Electrical work, especially high voltage

·                              Pressurised systems and pressurised atmospheres

·                              Breaking into pipelines containing hazardous materials, including chemicals, gases and steam

·                              Hot work such as welding, in certain situations

·                              Fumigation or other releases of hazardous substances

·                              Maintenance work on plant and machinery.

Scope of Work 
Our assigned Consultant would undertake each of the following components for every Permit to Work designed:

·                              Authorisation – Determination of who is authorised to do complete the various sections of the Permit

·                              Safety precautions to be observed within each section of the Permit.

·                              Definition of the work to be undertaken

·                              Limitations to be identified as applicable

·                              Signatures and determining authorised signatories

·                              Checks and precautions before work is undertaken – will be written into the Permit

·                              Checks and examinations after work has beenCopies