Permit-to-work system
The permit-to-work system streamlines the management of requests for work permits for potentially hazardous activities and provides an efficient process for issuing these permits.
The permit-to-work system provides a process for workers to submit a permit-to-work request for hazardous activities, receive formal approval, and be issued a permit. A permit is issued after the safety of the job and the site is validated. Potentially hazardous activities might include:
- Hot work
- Confined space entry
- Electrical work
- Excavation
- Lifting operations
- Chemical handling
- Working at heights
- Working underwater
Not managing these tasks properly could pose significant risks. The permit-to-work system enhances operational efficiency and promotes the following outcomes:
- Safety of workers by identifying hazards and executing risk control measures.
- Accountability by providing a clear trail of documentation when needed for auditing an incident or for legal conformance.
- Adequate training for workers on risks, safety measures, and permit requirements.
Regular monitoring and supervision on safety conformance and permit conditions throughout the duration of the activity.
Create a permit-to-work request
The permit-to-work request is submitted by the worker who will be carrying out a job with significant risk.- Approve or reject a permit-to-work request
Review the permit and approve or reject it through Employee Center. - Issue a permit to work
A permit coordinator can issue a permit after the permit approver approves a request. - Add an action to a health and safety permit-to-work request
Create a Health and Safety action to a requested permit-to-work. This helps to address the root cause of any reported safety occurrence.
Parent Topic:Using Health and Safety Risk Management