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  • If any unsafe conditions are found, the work must be stopped and the issuing authority and the performing authority notified immediately.

POLICY

  • Is there a clearly laid down policy for risk assessment of high-hazard operational and maintenance activities and their control procedures?

  • Are the objectives of the permit system clearly defined and understood?

  • Is the scope of work clearly specified?

  • Is the permit system flexible enough to allow it to be applied to other potentially hazardous work, apart from that which may have been specifically identified when the system was established?

CONTROL

  • Are responsibilities for the following made clear:<br>Management of the permit-to-work system?<br>Type of jobs subject to permit?<br>Control of contractors?<br>

  • Are the types of work, or areas where permits must be used, clearly defined and understood by all concerned?

  • Is it clearly laid down who may issue permits?

  • Is it clearly laid down how permits should be obtained for specific jobs?

  • Are people prevented from issuing permits to themselves?

  • Is the permit system recognised throughout the site or installation as being essential for certain types of work?

  • Are necessary risk assessments available for review?

  • Are identified hazards listed on the permit-to-work?

  • Are appropriate precautions listed on the permit-to-work (including clearly specified isolations)?

  • Is the operational time limit of the permit clear? (Are extensions properly authorised?)

  • Are certificates completed properly and appended to the permit?

  • Are other area or system activities cross-referenced correctly via the permit?

  • Are copies of permits, certificates and attachments legible?

  • Are signatures and initials traceable and legible

  • Are copies of permits and certificates posted at correct locations?

  • Are users briefed on the permit-to-work, and have they acknowledged understanding of requirements?

  • Do people know what to do in the event of emergency?

  • Are isolations appropriate for the task, clearly?

  • Are common isolations cross-referenced?

  • Are the right people aware of isolated equipment?

  • Is the area authority aware of the work?

  • Is the work carried out in conformance with the permit?

  • Are control measures and personal protective equipment appropriate for the task?

  • Are tools and equipment suitable and in good condition?

  • Are housekeeping standards satisfactory?

Sign Off

  • On site representative

  • Auditor's signature

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