4.6 Permits-to-Work (PTW)

Question 1

Examples of high-risk jobs where a written PTW procedure will be appropriate

Answer 1

Confined space entry 
Hot work 
Work on live electrical equipment
Working at height 
Specialist maintenance work

Question 2

What are the 4 main stages sections of a permit to work system?

Answer 2

Issue

Acceptance

Handback

Cancellation

Question 3

Who issues the PTW?

Answer 3

Competent issuing authority

Question 4

Who accepts the PTW?

Answer 4

Competent performing authority