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Introduction to Permit To Work Systems

Permit for Work

Introduction to Permit To Work Systems


This Permit to Work training course will help you to administer a formal, documented way of making sure that high hazardous activities are controlled so that risks are managed, and that suitable controls are implemented prior to the commencement of the task. Employers have a legal duty of care to control the work activity and implement a safe system of work reducing any potential accident or incident. A suitable Permit to Work system will encourage effective communication between all parties involved.


  • Duration:8 Hours
  • Pricing:Please contact us for a competitive quotation

  • Certification:Delegates who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of attendance, and a course booklet for reference

  • Delegates will learn on how to manage the risks when administering a formal Permit to Work System and implement effective control measures. The course details the different types of permits and the correct selection and use.

    The course has been designed for anyone that will be the permit issuer and those who have responsibilities to either supervise or completion of the task.

    Delegates will learn the basic principles of Risk Assessment applied to a Permit To Work System and the importance of having a specific safe system of work for the task to reduce the risk of serious injury or death.

    • General legal requirements when administering a Permit To Work system
    • The importance of Information, Instruction, Training and Supervision
    • What is a permit?
    • Is a Permit to Work required?
    • Authority to issue a Permit
    • Types of Permit
    • General Permit To Work
    • Electrical Permit To Work
    • Hot work Permit To Work
    • Confined Space Entry Permit
    • Working at Height Permit To Work
    • Hierarchy of controls
    • Suitable and Sufficient Risk Assessment
    • What is a Safe System of Work and its importance
    • The importance of using Job Safety Analysis when administering a Permit To Work
    • Personal Protective Equipment requirements
    • When is a Permit to Work used?
    • Requirements of a Permit To Work
    • Permit To Work flowchart
    • Issuing a Permit To Work
    • Permit To Work issuer responsibilities
    • Permit To Work receiver responsibilities
    • Emergency procedures
    • Closing and cancellation of Permit
    • Permit To Work documentation
    • Permit validity
    • Permit acceptance
    • Permit extensions
    • Final completion of Permits
    • Discussion of typical case studies
    • Open book exam to verify understanding
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