Permit to Work (PTW) systems are designed to prevent serious incidents, but many workplace accidents do not happen when a permit is issued. They happen when work is paused, handed over, or closed improperly. From my experience across construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, utilities, and large facilities, the highest-risk moments are: End of shift Change … Read more
In plain terms, a Permit To Work System is a formal, documented way to authorize, control, and coordinate high-risk work—such as hot work, confined space entry, electrical isolation, or breaking containment—by verifying hazards, isolations, and safeguards before work starts, while it’s underway, and when it’s closed out. In practice, a PTW ties together risk assessment, … Read more
In this article, we will be discussing the “Types of Permit to Work“. There are several types of permits to work, but within the scope of this article, we will talk about eight (8) types. Before we get into the types of work permits, let us remind ourselves of what a Work Permit is. What … Read more