Work to Permit Systems

Industrial work sites are risky places with numerous hazards, such as sparks from welding, energised electrical conductors, corrosive chemicals, loose valves and so forth. Oftentimes, seemingly trivial incidents can turn into major accidents if not addressed properly on time. These hazardous situations pose critical risks to the health and safety of the environment, assets and workers involved. This is where Permit to Work systems comes in, serving as a crucial element of the all-inclusive Control of Work strategy for any business. It helps identify, mitigate, communicate and manage hazards in risky areas, nonstandard circumstances and possibly hazardous situations, like shutdowns, to prevent accidents. Permit to Work system is critical to the safety of employees, especially frontline workers. It restricts the effect of human errors, which ensures there are no unanticipated on-site hazards and helps manage risks across the whole site, ultimately creating barriers to prevent hazards...