Issue Work Permits

Overview

This course is designed to provide the framework for personnel who issue work permits and to ensure that they understand the permit system, know the limitations of each permit and make decisions regarding the need for and correct use of each permit.

This competency applies to personnel who are required to issue appropriate permits to work to persons conducting a variety of activities in workplace environments in which hazards exist or specific procedures need to be followed and monitored to protect the safety of personnel and the integrity of plant or process.

Pre-requisites
MSMWHS201 Conduct Hazard Analysis

Co-requisites
Nil

Pre-entry Requirements
Long sleeves and long pants, Appropriate safety footwear
USI

Content

• Types of permits and what they cover

• Hazards associated with each type of permit

• Permit control system

• Hazards of the area for which permit is being issued

• Hazards that may be created by the interactions of the permit, the process and the plant area

• Appropriate PPE

• Focus of operation of work systems and equipment

• Application of relevant agreements, codes of practice and other legislative requirements

• Methods of hazard analysis

• Hazards of the materials and process and appropriate hazard control procedures, including hierarchy of control

• Identification and correct use of equipment, processes, and procedures

• Selecting appropriate tests and knowing what the tests are for