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Introduction
WHAT ARE PERMITS-TO-WORK?
A permit-to-work system is a formal written system
used to control certain types of work that are
potentially hazardous. A permit-to-work is a document
which specifies the work to be done and the
precautions to be taken. Permits-to-work form an
essential part of safe systems of work for many
maintenance activities.
Objectives
The objectives of the work permit system are to exercise
control over the maintenance, repair and construction
activities by assigning responsibilities, ensuring clear cut
communication between various functions & safety
considerations to the job, its hazards and the precautions
required.
The objective of the Safe Work Permit system is to
identify hazards associated with any maintenance job, and
to develop precautions required to control each hazard
identified.
Control Measures for Safety
Cold work
Blind / De Blind
Electrical work.
Excavation work.(Manual)
Both the permit Issuer and Requestor can be from the same
department.
Permit Procedure
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The Requestor shall enter details like equipment tag number,
name of the equipment, location and work description,
isolation requirements, etc on Cold Work Permit.
Excavation Work :
Excavation
Jobs
As confined
space
Machine Manual
consideration if
Excavation Excavation
more than 1.2
mtrs. In depth.
Hot Work Permit
Under this permit the following jobs will be carried out :
Hot Work
• Machine Excavation.
ACCESS
Scaffold (properly inspected)
Scaffold (Complete handrails, toe boards, solidly decked)
Ladder (Condition, secured, placement)
Walkways and handrails
Fall Protection
ELECTRICAL EXCAVATION
Lockout/ Tagged Properly shored / sloped
Disconnected (If required) Escape ladder provided
Properly grounded Competent person on site
Good condition Entry permit required
Authorized. Barricaded properly.
Checklist Cont…..
PIPELINE HAZARDS
Hydrocarbon Chemical burns
Toxic Service Skin / Eyes
Steam Flammable
Inhalation
Skin Contamination
• Presence of Oxygen
O2
• Presence of Flammable
LEL vapours
• Presence of Toxics
H2S, CO
PERMIT APPROVALS
Sign the work permits that have been closed and maintain
records.
Note: If the Actual job didn’t start within 2 Hrs. of initial gas
test, then Gas test must be redone.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Attendant in a confined space entry
2)Attached JSA, TB, Check list , check list , hot permit check list ;
confined space need emergency reuse plan