work permit system

WORK PERMIT SYSTEM: 

1 WORK PERMIT SYSTEM WHY WORK PERMIT Industry may handle Hydrocarbons and toxic materials - poses special risks. Maint. Personnel are not adequately familiar with process conditions. Operation will determine that it is safe to perform the designated job. Basic purpose of permit system is to prevent injuries to personnel.

WORK PERMIT SYSTEM: 

2 2 Protect property from damage Avoid fire Ensure that all work is carried out in safest possible manner. permit specifies the conditions and procedure for safe execution. WORK PERMIT SYSTEM

WORK PERMIT REQUIRMENT: 

3 WORK PERMIT REQUIRMENT Permit is required for the following jobs Major & Minor Maint. work. Inspection. Construction. Alteration. Process Equip. cleaning Entry into confined space. Excavation Vehicle entry into hazardous areas etc.

TYPES OF PERMITS: 

4 4 TYPES OF PERMITS 7 types of work permit with specific colors. HOT WORK & VEHICLE ENTRY PERMIT (Pink, light green & white) For use of or generates local source of ignition, vehicle & engine operated equip. entry to hazardous areas. CLEARENCE & COLD WORK PERMIT ( YELLOW & WHITE ) (For all general maint. works (no ignition source) DYKE CUTTING & EXCAVATION PERMIT( PINK ,light green & white ) ROAD CUTTING & BLOCKAGE PERMIT ( PINK & , yellow & light green ) VESSEL ENTRY/VESSEL BOX UP/EXCAVATION ( yellow & white) For personnel entry into confined space. WORK AT HEIGHT PERMIT ( yellow & white ) RADIATION WORK PERMIT( PINK & WHITE )

FEATURES OF WORK PERMIT FORM: 

5 5 FEATURES OF WORK PERMIT FORM Work Permit form generally consists of the following features: THE ORIGINIAL AND COPIES Original is unmarked and belongs to “Executing Authority”- pink copy Printed serial number FORM NO. BR: F&S:FR:…... Special instructions printed on the permit

VALIDITY OF HOT WORK PERMIT: 

6 6 VALIDITY OF HOT WORK PERMIT HOT WORK PERMIT NORMAL 8 HOURS( 8AM-5 PM). BEYOND 5 PM RENEWABLE AFTER AUTHORISATION FROM HOD.RENEW AT FIRE STATION ON EXTENSION. NORMAL HOT JOBS IN NIGHT SHIFT NOT ALLOWED UNLESS JOB IS URGENT, PERMISSION FROM HOD REQD. FOR EACH LOCATION/EQUIPMENT SEPARATE HOT WORK PERMIT REQUIRED IN PROCESS UNITS IN OFFSITE:DISTANCE EXCEEDING 15 METERS, SEPARATE FIRE PERMIT.

WHO CAN SIGN A WORK PERMIT: 

7 7 WHO CAN SIGN A WORK PERMIT Personnel who are authorized to sign on the Work Permit shall have thorough knowledge of the work to be performed and the conditions under which the work will be performed.

ISSUING AUTHORITY OF WORK PERMIT: 

8 8 ISSUING AUTHORITY OF WORK PERMIT Issuing authority is responsible for preparation and handing over of the equipment in safe condition to perform the work. Authority to issue all types of work permits is generally granted to shift supervisor level of OFFICERS and above.

EXECUTING AUTHORITY OF WORK PERMIT: 

9 9 EXECUTING AUTHORITY OF WORK PERMIT Request for a work permit by executing authority. He shall indicate types of tools and equipment necessary for performing the work. He shall also ensure his tools, equipment and accessories are in good condition and all his workers are provided with proper PPE.