Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Permit reference number:

  • Nature of Works

  • Exact work location
  • Date Permit Issued

  • Work to be carried out by: (name all workers)

  • Confirm that there is a risk assessment and method statement specifically covering the tasks involved and the location

Part 2 - Precautions

  • To be completed by the authorised permit issuer after obtaining confirmation of precautions from the work supervisor

  • Is the ladder fit for purpose

  • All operatives must be trained in working at height?

  • Ladders must be set on level ground

  • Ladders must be tied off

  • All ladders will have a pre use inspection carried out before use

  • Work height required

  • Ladder length used?

  • Only 1 person on ladder at anytime

  • 3 points of contact must be maintained at all times

  • Must be used for short duration only

  • If task takes longer, other means of working at height must be taken into consideration

  • A copy of this permit has been provided to staff involved in the work.

  • To be completed by the authorised permit issuer after obtaining confirmation of precautions from the work supervisor. The ladder is fit for purpose.

Part 3 - Authorisation - to be completed by the authorised permit issuer

  • I authorise the work to be carried out and have notified the relevant personnel.

  • Permit Commenced:

  • Permit Valid until:

Part 4 - Acceptance - to be completed by person in charge of the work

  • I’ve read and understood the conditions of this permit and am familiar with the risk assessment for the work. I accept responsibility for undertaking the work specified above in a safe manner. I declare that neither I nor those persons within my control will attempt any tasks other than those specified in this permit to work and any associated safe system of work.

  • Person in charge of work

Part 5 - Cancellation - to be completed by person in charge on the work

  • I certify that the work has been completed and the work area left in a safe condition

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