Permit system used in construction .pptx

Permit system that requires to conduct task in construction projects.

1. Presented By: Saifur Rahaman Shaan Senior HSE Consultant Dhaka Elevated Expressway; PPP, Project

2. Introduction: Hello and welcome back to SPIQ, your trusted professional safety knowledge-sharing platform. Our discussion today revolves around a critical aspect of workplace safety —Types of Work Permits. Work permits act as safeguards, ensuring potentially hazardous activities are conducted safely and responsibly. Each type of permit addresses specific hazards and control measures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while protecting workers, property, and the environment. Let’s dive into the nine primary types of work permits used in workplaces, their purpose, and critical components.

3. 1. Hot Work Permit Purpose: A hot work permit is required for activities that generate heat, sparks, or flames, such as welding, grinding, or cutting .

4. Example: Before a welder starts work in a facility, they must ensure a hot work permit is issued, and a trained fire watch is stationed nearby.

5. 2. Cold Work Permit Purpose: This permit applies to non-heat generating tasks like mechanical maintenance, inspections, or general construction.

6. Example: Routine maintenance on an industrial pump without any hot work or chemical exposure would require a cold work permit.

7. 3. Confiend Space Work Permit Purpose: Required for entry into confined spaces, such as tanks, vessels, or manholes, where there is limited ventilation or hazardous atmospheres.

8. Example: Cleaning the inside of a storage tank demands a confined space work permit with continuous gas monitoring.

9. 4. Electrical Work Permit Purpose: Applicable for any electrical activity such as installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting in live or energized systems.

10. Example: Replacing a high-voltage circuit breaker requires an electrical work permit and proper safety precautions.

11. 5. Chemical Work Permit Purpose: Covers tasks involving hazardous chemicals, such as handling, transferring, or disposing of chemicals.

12. Example: Transferring acids to a storage tank mandates a chemical work permit with a focus on spill prevention.

13. 6. Work At Height Permit Purpose: Required for work performed at a height of 1.8 meters (5.90 feet) or above, where there’s a risk of falling.

14. Example: Repairing a roof or cleaning elevated machinery requires a work-at-height permit with strict adherence to fall protection systems.

15. 7. Lifting & Rigging Work Permit Purpose: Covers activities involving cranes, hoists, or other lifting equipment.

16. Example: Installing large structural beams on a construction site necessitates a lifting and rigging work permit.

17. 8. Radiography Work Permit Purpose: Applies to radiographic inspections using radioactive materials, ensuring safe exposure management.

18. Example: Using X-ray equipment to inspect welds in a pipeline requires a radiography work permit.

19. 9. Excavation Work Permit Purpose: For tasks involving digging or trenching where there may be buried utilities, unstable soil, or confined space hazards.

20. Example: Digging a trench for pipeline installation near utility lines requires an excavation work permit.

21. 10. Vehicle & Mobile Entry Permit Purpose: Ensures safe entry of vehicles and mobile equipment into hazardous or restricted areas like chemical plants or construction zones.

22. Example: Allowing a concrete mixer truck into a congested construction site requires a vehicle entry permit.

23. Conclusion: Work permits are more than documents; they are lifesavers. By adhering to these permits, we ensure that high-risk tasks are executed with maximum safety, minimum risk, and full compliance with regulations. Thank you for joining today’s session Don’t forget to follow for more in-depth safety knowledge and share this with your teams to make workplaces safer!