Permit-To-Work Systems (PTW)

Permit to work Principles

Permit systems must adhere to the following eight principles:

The permit is the ultimate

Hazards should be The Site Manager holds The permit applies to
instruction that overrides all
eliminated to allow safe overall responsibility for everyone, including
other instructions until
work without permits. safety. contractors.
cancellation.

The permit must provide The permit remains in force Only authorized work is
detailed and accurate until work completion, and allowed under the permit, The plant responsibility
information about safe cancellation is done by the and changes require must be defined in all
equipment, allowed work, issuer or management cancellation and re- stages.
and effective time. nominee. issuance.