PTWS – Permit To Work

System

Prepared By: Adnan Zafar

PTWS – Permit To Work System
Introduction
Scope
Definitions
Responsibilities
General Rules
Operation
System Audits
Records
Introduction

PTWS is a formal safety control document designed to

prevent injury to employees, contractors and third
parties as well as property
PTWS forms an essential part of a safe system of work
PTWS is integral part of risk assessment process,
where specific hazards are identified and suitable
control measures are implemented prior to
commencement of work task
PTWS will be required to ensure no worker is
subjected to any significant risk, and also fulfilling
legal obligations under Health and Safety at Work Act
1974
Scope
PTWS is required or should be considered whenever
works intended to be carried out may adversely affect
the safety of people, plant or the environment.
PTWS are not required for routine maintenance
activities in a non-hazardous environment.
PTWS should be considered where:
 Non- production works ( e.g. maintenance , repairs,
inspections, testing etc)
Works where two or more individuals need to co-
ordinate activities to complete the job safely
Scope
Jobs where there is a transfer of work and responsibilities from one contractor
to other
Non- routine activities of operation or activities
Confined space working
Hot works such as welding, flame cutting and grinding
Work at height
Certain excavation works
Working on fragile roofs
Maintenance works on lifts, conveyors, hoists etc
Work on high voltage electrical equipments or other work on electrical
equipment which may give rise to potential dangers
Any activity which required additional precaution or personnel protective
equipments
Work involving hazardous/dangerous substance
Definitions
 Safe System of Work: It is a controlled and considered
way of carrying out a work task, which eliminates the risk
to health and safety so far as it is reasonably practicable. It
sets out the to be work done and precautions to be taken.
Safe System of Work= Risk Assessment +Method Statement
 Line Manager: This means all staff who have authority and
responsibility for directing and supervising people working
for them and responsible for implementation of PTWS
Competent Person: Anyone but not necessarily the line
manager would be deemed competent by the virtue of
training, knowledge, experience and qualities appropriate