PERMIT TO WORK

Permit to work salient features

FOR WHOSE SAFETY ??

Acceptors Person doing the Job & People around

WHY A WRITTEN DOCUMENT ??

To ensure Accountability and Responsibility

NOT MERELY A PIECE OF PAPER !

A check list only as good as the people following it.

WORK PERMIT
MAY SAVE A LIFE OR CAUSE DEATH !

Types Of Permit

Permit To Work (Cold work)

Hot Work Permit

Vessel Entry Permit

Excavation Break-in Permit

Scaffolding Permit

Definitions
ISSUING AUTHORITY
Owner with operating control
Authority given after formal validation Knowledge of
operating area and permit system
RECEIVING AUTHORITY
Responsible for execution of specified job
Authority given after formal validation Knowledge of
operating area and permit system
ACCEPTOR
Any Permanent employee - Nominee of the Executor /
Receiving authority

Responsibilities
ISSUING AUTHORITY
Ensure proper Isolations
Make the job safe, specify the residual hazards & precautions.
Determine scope, effect - Ensure plant conditions remain
unchanged.
Convey residual hazards & precautions
Ensure Cross referencing of Permits
RECEIVING AUTHORITY
Fully understand the job, residual hazards & precautions
necessary to carry out the job..
Compliance of scope Scope remains unchanged
Ensure compliance by his team - ensure that requirements set
forth in PTW are followed by all personnel under his control
Use Correct / Inspected Tools / tackles for the job

PTW Where Required ??

Permit to Work
All Jobs Valid for 7 days (Max) Extendable upto 7 days (optional
feature, as per situation)
Hot Work Permit
All welding / cutting / grinding / drilling jobs Valid for 24 hrs (Max)
Vessel Entry Permit
All confined spaces entry (1 meter depth, Hazardous fumes, oxygen
deficiency) Not normal operating area Valid for 24 hrs
Excavation Permit

All excavations, break-ins. Valid till any declared date.

Scaffolding Permit

All scaffoldings. Valid till scaffolding exists

Permit To Work Characteristics

Agreed work
Information for all concerned
Identified equipment / job
Specified Precautions
All foreseeable Hazards identified
Formal hand over of control of Authority
Discussion between Issuing & Receiving authorities

PTW Requirements

Work is not a modification

Joint site visit - Mandatory
Clear definition of the work
Stated precaution are complied with
Revalidation within one hour
Permit validity 7 days (Max)
Issuance through signing-off Change of intent - New
permit
Job completion / Final Check - Area Operator
De-isolation - Sequence

Lockout / Tag out

Control of Hazardous Energy

Electrical
Mechanical
Thermal
Pressure
Chemical
Kinetic / Gravity

Prevention of injuries caused by release of Hazardous

Energy

Lockout

Lock device applied to energy control point

A positive means to secure isolation point

Individual responsible for own lock & key

Preferred method

Tagout

Tag device applied to energy control point

Used in conjunction with Lockout

Used when Lockout not feasible

Name, date, time, purpose, etc.

Performing Lockout/Tagout

Preparation
Identify the energy source(s)
Determine how to control the energy
Dissipate residual energy
Block components subject to movement

Shutdown Equipment
Follow normal stopping procedures
Allow motion to stop

Applying Lockout/Tagout

Close or shut off all energy sources

Apply locks and/or tags

Verify isolation - Try

Try the switch
Try the start button

Contractors may need assistance or procedures to

identify all energy sources

Removing Lockout/Tagout

Remove tools and equipment

Replace guards and covers

Check for all clear

Remove your locks and tags

Other locks & tags may remain

Notify responsible party of completion

Hot Permit Requirements

All combustibles to be removed

Spatters to be controlled
Area to be cordoned off and person to monitor
Flammable atmosphere LEL test
In case of risk arrange fire watch
Validated and tested welder
Welding plant and cables condition
Use ELCB for grinder etc inside vessel
Special care while working on fiberglass, cold sticker etc.

Vessel Entry Permit

(Confined Space Entry)
Definition

Limited means of entry or exit

Not intended for human occupancy
May / could contain a hazardous atmosphere
Contains engulfment or entrapment hazards
Contains other hazards

Tanks, vessels, storage hoppers, pipelines, manholes,

tankers, bins, excavations, etc.

Atmospheric Hazards

Oxygen Deficiency / Enrichment - below 19.5% or above

23.5%

Flammable / Explosive - LEL above 5%

Toxic - above PEL, unknown, or IDLH

Control with testing, ventilation, and/or PPE

Confined Space Permits

Facility issued

Contractor issued

Supervisor prepares

Sign In / Out

Atmospheric testing

Hazard controls

Renew when expired

Other Hazards

Hazardous Energy - Lockout / Tag out

Electrical, Thermal, Mechanical, Pressure, Chemical

Entrapment - plan for avoidance and retrieval

Engulfment - plan for avoidance and retrieval

Rescue - plan for retrieval, must have Attendant and

communications

Entrants, Attendants and Supervisors

Attendants
Entrants
Be present continuously
Enter the space
Maintain headcount
Perform the work
Maintain contact with
Exit on Attendants
entrants
orders
Orders evacuation,
Supervisor
activates rescue
Perform air monitoring
Prevent unauthorized
Control other hazards
entry
Complete permit

Confined Space Ventilation

Positive - blowing air into the space, exhaust is through

openings

Negative - pulling air out of the space, exhaust is

through blower

Explosion-proof equipment if needed

Purging / Inserting - inert gas (nitrogen, carbon dioxide,

argon) used to replace oxygen atmosphere in space for
HOT work

Special Equipment - Confined Space

Entry

Full Body Harness often required

Lifeline (Retrieval Line)
Mechanical Retrieval System - required for vertical
entries exceeding five (5) feet
Fall Protection Anchorage
Testing meters
Oxygen
Combustible gas
Toxic chemicals

Scaffolding Permit

Erected by Competent
Person
Sound, rigid footing

Tie-Off if no railing

Access ladders

Get down from rolling

scaffold to move it

No portable ladders on
scaffolding

Fitness certificate in
place

No overloading
Scaffold Grade Planking
Railings / toe boards

For further explanation regarding

isolation of plant & equipment from
hazardous materials refer to
construction/shut down safety module