529-Permit To Work / 748
P
er
m
it to
W
or
k
BOS-PRD-03.900902
4 D
escri
p
tion
4
.1
P
er
m
its to
W
or
k Sy
ste
m (PTW)
The following steps
shall
be taken in all cases where a PTW is required.
After being instructed to carry out the task, the
Ta
s
k
Sup
ervisor
shall
complete the JSA and
shall
put in
place the controls listed:
x
If the JSA for the work to be covered by the PTW induces a high risk (such as hot work in hazardous
area), the
O
ff
icer on
wa
tch
shall
be informed and the PTW
should
not be emitted without Head
Office approval (
O
p
er
a
tions M
a
n
a
ger
);
x
Apply for the PTW;
x
Countersign the PTW to indicate his understanding of PTW requirements;
x
Conduct a Tool Box Talk (TBT) at the worksite involving all members of the work party to ensure that
they are competent, aware of their responsibilities; and that they understand the controls in place
and the requirements of the PTW;
x
Post a copy of the PTW at the worksite and on the Bridge, Engine Control Room or shore facilities
as applicable. The
Ta
s
k
Sup
ervisor
shall
ensure the PTW start/finish time is recorded with basic
details in the appropriate logbook or record;
x
The Permit To Work Logbook
shall
include the:
o
PTW number;
o
Area authority (Deck or Engine);
o
Summary of tasks;
o
Date & time of permit issued, revalidated, cancelled (on completion);
o
Lock out – Tag out done on equipment.
x
Ensure only work specified on the PTW is undertaken;
x
Retain responsibility for the work until either the PTW is cancelled or formally transferred to another
Authorising Person who
shall
be made fully conversant with the situation;
x
Anyone who takes over, either as a matter of routine or in an emergency from the initial
Ta
s
k
Sup
ervisor
,
shall
sign the PTW to indicate transfer of full responsibility;
x
If the
Ta
s
k
Sup
ervisor
changes, the successor
shall
sign the PTW to indicate full transfer of
responsibility;
x
The PTW is automatically suspended in the event of any emergency situation arising. Before
recommencing work the requirements of the PTW
shall
be re-assessed and approved by the
Ta
s
k
Sup
ervisor
before re-commencing work;
x
A work permit is valid for a maximum of 12 hours.
x
When the work is completed, the
Ta
s
k
Sup
ervisor
shall
ensure the work site is returned to its
original condition with isolation reinstated;
x
The
Ta
s
k Sup
ervisor
shall
visit the work site. If satisfied the work site is restored and safe, the
Ta
s
k
Sup
ervisor
shall
close the PTW;
x
The PTW
shall
be retained on file at the vessel/shore location as applicable.
x
Permit to work
shall
be approved by the
Saf
et
y
O
ff
icer
and the system
shall
be audited by the
M
a
ster
.
x
After issuing a PTW, the
Ta
s
k Sup
ervisor
shall
complete the
BOS-FRM-03.0056 - Permit to work –
Log out Tag
out Log book register.
If
there is
a
n
y
d
o
ub
t
ab
o
u
t ongoing s
af
et
y
du
ring the v
a
li
d
it
y
o
f
a
PTW
-
ST
O
P
T
HE JOB
a
n
d
ad
vise
the
Ta
s
k Sup
ervisor.
Version 04. Original date: 25/05/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS QHSES Coordinator. Approved by: BOS QHSES Manager. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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