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Permit to Work System
Is there a clear requirement for work being done under a permit to be stopped if any new hazards have arisen or old hazards have recurred?
Does the permit contain clear rules about how the job should be controlled or abandoned in the event of an emergency?
Do permits specify clearly the job to be done?
Do permits specify clearly to whom they are issued?
Does the system require the potential hazards at the work site to be clearly identified and recorded on the permit?
Does the permit clearly specify the precautions to be taken by the issuing and performing authorities?
Do permits specify clearly the plant or geographical area to which work must be limited?
Does the recipient have to sign the permit to show that they have both read the permit and understood the conditions laid down in it?
Do permits specify clearly a time limit for expiry or renewal?
Does the permit include a handover mechanism for work which extends beyond a shift or other work period including work which has been suspended?
Is a sign off signature required when the job is complete?
Is there a procedure to bring to the attention of the site manager tasks which require inhibiting safety devices e.g. fire detectors, to ensure that contingency plans and precautions are in place?
Are copies of permits issued for the same equipment/area kept and displayed together?
Is there a means of coordinating all work activities to ensure potential interactions are identified?
Is there provision on the permit form to cross-reference other relevant certificates and permits?
Is there a procedure to ensure that the agreement of others who could be affected by the proposed work is obtained before starting the work or preparations for it?
Where there are isolations common to more than one permit, is there a procedure to prevent the isolation being removed before all the permits have been signed off?
Is there a system of spot checks to ensure that permits are being followed?
Is there a procedure for reporting any incidents that have arisen during work carried out under a permit and for reviewing procedures as necessary?
Are audits carried out on the P.T.W system at least once a year, preferably by people not normally employed at that site or offshore installation?
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