Permit to work for construction - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 06:38, 11 March 2024

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	Permit to work systems do not in themselves make activities safer, this is only possible through the implementation of the correct procedures. It is important therefore that systems not box-ticking exercises, that they are explained at site inductions and that they are continuously monitored, reviewed and kept up to date.		Permit to work systems do not in themselves make activities safer, this is only possible through the implementation of the correct procedures. It is important therefore that systems not box-ticking exercises, that they are explained at site inductions and that they are continuously monitored, reviewed and kept up to date.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki.~~ =	+	NB [https://www.bsria.com/uk/product/Bwxegr/useful_information_guide_bg_872024_a15d25e1/ BG 87/2024, Useful Information Guide], written by Chin Hang “Kay” Lam and published by BSRIA in 2024, defines a Permit-to-Work system as: ‘A documented management system that includes specific processes to record and authorise tasks to be carried out by designated parties, including employees and contractors, so that they are aware of their risks and responsibilities.’
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	* Asbestos.		* Asbestos.

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	* Method statement.		* Method statement.
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	* HSE, [http://www.hse.gov.uk/Comah/sragtech/techmeaspermit.htm Permit to Work Systems]		* HSE, [http://www.hse.gov.uk/Comah/sragtech/techmeaspermit.htm Permit to Work Systems]

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	* HSE, [http://www.hse.gov.uk/Comah/sragtech/techmeaspermit.htm Permit to Work Systems]		* HSE, [http://www.hse.gov.uk/Comah/sragtech/techmeaspermit.htm Permit to Work Systems]

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	Permit to work (PTW) systems are formal procedures used to control activities that are considered high-risk. Permits only allow authorised personnel to perform those activities at specified times and in a way set out in the permit and referenced documents.		Permit to work (PTW) systems are formal procedures used to control activities that are considered high-risk. Permits only allow authorised personnel to perform those activities at specified times and in a way set out in the permit and referenced documents.

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	Permit to work systems do not in themselves make activities safer, this is only possible through the implementation of the correct procedures. It is important therefore that systems not box-ticking exercises, that they are explained at site inductions and that they are continuously monitored, reviewed and kept up to date.		Permit to work systems do not in themselves make activities safer, this is only possible through the implementation of the correct procedures. It is important therefore that systems not box-ticking exercises, that they are explained at site inductions and that they are continuously monitored, reviewed and kept up to date.

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	Permit to work (PTW) systems are formal procedures used to control activities that are considered high-risk. Permits only allow authorised personnel to perform those activities at specified times and in a way set out in the permit and referenced documents.		Permit to work (PTW) systems are formal procedures used to control activities that are considered high-risk. Permits only allow authorised personnel to perform those activities at specified times and in a way set out in the permit and referenced documents.

	A permit to work might be required for activities such as:		A permit to work might be required for activities such as:
−	*Electrical works.	+
−	*Hot works.	+	* Electrical works.
−	*Excavation.	+	* Hot works.
−	*Lone working.	+	* Excavation.
−	*Lifting operations.	+	* Lone working.
−	*Work in confined spaces.	+	* Lifting operations.
−	*Work to high risk spaces such as laboratories, or industrial plant.	+	* Work in confined spaces.
−	*Work at height.	+	* Work to high risk spaces such as laboratories, or industrial plant.
−	*Work to roofs.	+	* Work at height.
−	*Temporary works.	+	* Work to roofs.
−	*Work with asbestos.	+	* Temporary works.
−	*Demolition.	+	* Work with asbestos.
−	*Work to high pressure systems.	+	* Demolition.
		+	* Work to high pressure systems.

	A permit to work system should:		A permit to work system should:
−	*Only allow permits to be issued by authorised, competent personnel.	+
−	*Prevent high-risk work being carried out without a risk assessment having been undertaken.	+	* Only allow permits to be issued by authorised, competent personnel.
−	*Consider whether any other work will impact on, or be impacted by, the permitted work.	+	* Prevent high-risk work being carried out without a risk assessment having been undertaken.
−	*Ensure control measures and supervision are in place.	+	* Consider whether any other work will impact on, or be impacted by, the permitted work.
−	*Ensure method statements and emergency procedures are prepared.	+	* Ensure control measures and supervision are in place.
−	*Ensure work is checked and returned to a safe state.	+	* Ensure method statements and emergency procedures are prepared.
−	*Provide information to other parties that might be affected by the work.	+	* Ensure work is checked and returned to a safe state.
−	*Include a system for handing back and cancelling permits.	+	* Provide information to other parties that might be affected by the work.
		+	* Include a system for handing back and cancelling permits.

	Permits should:		Permits should:
−	*Describe the work and its location.	+
−	*Provide information about foreseeable risks.	+	* Describe the work and its location.
−	*Provide information necessary for working safely.	+	* Provide information about foreseeable risks.
−	*Set out requirements for personal protective equipment.	+	* Provide information necessary for working safely.
−	*Set out the time when the work can be carried out.	+	* Set out requirements for personal protective equipment.
−	*Provide information about other permits.	+	* Set out the time when the work can be carried out.
		+	* Provide information about other permits.

	Issuing permits to work can be a complicated and time-consuming process and so adequate notice should be given before a permit to work is required.		Issuing permits to work can be a complicated and time-consuming process and so adequate notice should be given before a permit to work is required.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
−	*Asbestos.	+
−	*CDM.	+	* Asbestos.
−	*Demolition.	+	* CDM.
−	*Health and Safety.	+	* Demolition.
−	*Method statement.	+	* Gangmaster.
−	*Personal protective equipment	+	* Health and Safety.
−	*Risk assessment.	+	* Method statement.
−	*Site induction.	+	* Personal protective equipment
		+	* Risk assessment.
		+	* Site induction.

	=== External references. ===		=== External references. ===
−	*HSE, [http://www.hse.gov.uk/Comah/sragtech/techmeaspermit.htm Permit to Work Systems]

−	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]]	+	* HSE, [http://www.hse.gov.uk/Comah/sragtech/techmeaspermit.htm Permit to Work Systems]
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