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1. Cold work permit : for any jobs that are does not generate any spark or does not
have the chance to produce hazardous. Eg : gasket replacement, housekeeping etc
2. Hot work permit : for jobs involving hot jobs which will generate sparks or has
chances of fire or considered as capable of producing a hazard. Eg cutting , welding
etc
3. Confined space entry : confined space is any space which has limited entry exit,
limited ventilation etc. Confined space entry permit is required entry into such
space to do any jobs. Eg entry into a vessel
4. Excavation permit : to carry out excavation in the unit.
5. Chemical handling permit : to load unload or handle chemicals
6. Electrical isolation permit : to isolate or reenergize any electrical equipment in
the unit.
Maintenance Procedures
Inspection / Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
The relevant Level 2 Criteria are 5.2.4.1(91) and 5.2.4.2(95).
General principles
The following aspects should be considered with respect to Permit to Work Systems:
Human factors;
Management of the work permit systems;
Poorly skilled work force;
Unconscious and conscious incompetence;
Objectives of the work permit system;
Types of work permits required; and
Contents of the work permits.
The following issues may contribute towards a major accident or hazard:
Major hazards
Major hazards could arise from the following:
HS(G)5 Hot work : welding and cutting on plant containing flammable materials, HSE (Not in current HSE list).
Paragraph 3 refers to the precautionary measures needed when welding in areas that could be potentially flammable by planning and
controlling the task using a work permit system.
Paragraph 72 refers to the importance of management controlling the work permit system.
Paragraph 73 refers to the principles that should be followed when operating a work permit system.
OIAC. Guidance on permit-to-work systems in the petroleum industry, Oil Industry Advisory Committee, HSC, 1997.
IND(G) 98 (Rev 3) Permit-to-work systems, Free copy available at HSE Books online ISBN 0 7176 1331 3, HSE, 1997.
Guidance on permit-to-work systems in the petroleum industry. ISBN 0 7176 1281 3, HSE, 1997
Loss Prevention in the Process Industries: Hazard Identification, Assessment and Control. Frank P Lees 1996, 2nd Edition, vol 2 ch.
20 and 21.ISBN 0 7506 1547 8. Published