Work Permit System
Designed and intended to specify adequate
safety measures in advance against identified
hazards
To stipulate implementation of the said safety
measures by the permittee
Responsibilities of HSE Engineer
Introduce the relevant system at the
specified workplace
Make all concerned aware of the system.
Keep a check on the process.
Facilitate its implementation & follow up.
Activities requiring WPS
Working in confined space
Working on Overhead Traction Line.
Carrying out hot work in specified location.
Working at P&M and other Power driven
equipment.
Giving clearance for excavation work.
Carrying out electrical work (High Tension / Low
Tension)
Carrying out Industrial Radiography.
Removal of covers from manholes / openings.
Blasting Operation
Definitions
Permittee
the concerned supervisor who is executing the
job
Issuing authority
Section In charge or area In charge
Permittee identifies the activity
covered under WPS
Permittee sends the request for work permit
in the respective format
Issuing authority visit the work location & assess
whether work can be started. Permits to work by
signing in the work permit form
Work Executed as per the recommendations in work
permit.
Issuing authority inspects the work spot, if situation is
safe, closes the permit.
Copy of permit sent to HSE Engineer
If Client has a work permit
then it shall be followed