Mohan Sharan S.K.

Bhatnagar

Permit to Work System is a standard procedure designed to ensure that potentially Hazardous

Routine and Non-routine works are carried out

safely after the risk assessment. PTW includes following essential steps: Details of the necessary preparatory work Clear definition of responsibilities Provision of required safety equipment Permit includes specific checklist.

PTW is a document which sets out; The Work to be done. The precautions to be taken against all foreseeable Hazards. PTW records the state of equipment / machine when it was handed over. PTW does not make the job safe. PTW makes the work method foolproof.

1. STATUTORY REQUIREMENT Factory Act (Sec. 36 & 37)

Plant & Vessel for Explosions , Confined Space Entry.

Indian Electricity Rules 2005 (Rule 36) Over Head Lines, Repairs of Conveyors, Oxygen Deficient Areas, Working on Fragile Roofs, Corrosive & Poisonous Substance Area. Fire & Explosion Risk Area, Braking of Pipe Lines, Steam line & Air Line Works. Petroleum Rules 1976 (Rules 85, 98 & 175) Repairs of Tanks & Pipelines of Petroleum Products.

2.

Because the person may not

know everything
about the site and the process around

about the work

3.

To obtain a safe as well as a quick and cost effective work

 For all Non-routine works,

For Hazardous Routine Works

When work is to be performed by

more than one agency at a time:

by your employees and / or third parties

 A Checklist to ensure that all essential safety precautions are taken

Positive control over hazardous operations

Written information on type of Hazards likely to be encountered during work and their control measures. Types of required work environment monitoring

Personal Protective Equipment to be used.

 To be issued by area In-charge approved by all concerned persons.

and

PTW is issued to supervisor or contractor who is to carry out the required job under the known hazardous conditions
PTW can be signed & issued after ensuring that;

- work area has been inspected and/or monitoring done by all concerned responsible persons.

- relevant information of PTW has been communicated to everyone involved in the work. - Necessary PPE are available at site in good working condition for personal protection. The PTW should be closed and surrendered after completion of work and removing all tools, men and materials from the site to restore normal working.

Safety Permit for Entry into Confined Space

What is a Confined Space?

A Space that;
is large enough and so configured that an employee can enter bodily and perform work; have risk to life or health due to the atmosphere in the work area and limited or restricted means of entry or exit. is not designed occupancy for continuous human
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Examples of Confined Spaces

Tanks Boilers

Furnace
Sewer Line Pipelines Trenches Tunnels Ducts Pit
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Potential hazards in confined Spaces

Oxygen Deficiency Presence of Flammable Gases

Hydrogen
Acetylene etc. Chlorine CO H2S etc.

Toxic Materials

Electrical hazards Other Hazards

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 To isolate the equipment / vessel from all sources through which any energy or harmful substances can get introduced by disconnecting supply, blinding etc.
To drain, clean, wash and purge the equipment / vessel to make it free from toxic / flammable gases and other harmful substances To test the air inside the vessel to determine presence of explosive mixture, oxygen content etc. 13

 As far as practicable two man ways or other openings on the equipment / vessel should be kept open for cross ventilation Lamp to be used in the vessel should be of 24 Volt supply PPE required for personal protection are available at site in good working condition. Employees who will work have knowledge in safe use of PPE and also there limitations. 14

Test the work atmosphere

Good air near
the opening does not mean there will be good air at the bottom too! Deadly Air Good Air Poor Air

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CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT Location and description of confined space: Reason for entry: Permit issued to: Supervisors Name:

Attendants name:
Permit issuers name:
CAUTION Opening in Ground Keep Out !

% oxygen: % lower explosive limit: CO: H2S:

ppm

Requirements
Emergency Rescuer Continuous Gas Monitor Yes Yes No No

Barrier for ground openings

Warning Signs Safety Harness with life line Tripod / Hoist / Pulley

Yes
Yes Yes Yes

No
No No No

Safe Work Permit Permit # Type: (Hot Work, Confined Space, etc. Location:
Valid XX / XX/ XXXX __ AM/PM From: D M Y time XX / XX / XXXX ___ AM/PM to D M Y time

Issued to: _____________________ Work Description: _________________________________________ _______________________________________ ____________________________________________ Atm. Combustible vapors or gases (< 5 %) Toxic Material Concentration Tests: Any other precautions required: Supervisors Name & Signature 17

Work Order No.

Oxygen Concentration (>19.5% & <22%)

EXCAVATIONS

Can result in:

Head Injuries from materials falling from overhead surfaces, Rupture of high pressure hydraulic lines used on backhoes, shovels, and drills.

Excessive noise from concrete breaking and cutting equipment, and collapse of excavation walls and piles due to poorly secured soil, sudden weather changes, or other factors

EXCAVATIONS Poorly planned excavations can result in damage to underground services, such as Electrical Lines, Natural Gas Lines, Water Lines, Sewers and Drains. The consequence of damaged service lines is often complete shutdown of operations resulting in major business losses.
Permits are written to prevent damage to underground equipment and services.

Blasting of mines can cause damage to adjacent operations and personnel.

PERMITS ARE ISSUED TO ENSURE PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED TO PREVENT INJURY TO NEIGHBORING FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND / OR EMPLOYEES.

There could be many other activities where PTW required:

Movement of large pieces of equipment, especially while other personnel are working nearby, can result in employee injury.

Abandoned tanks, pipe lines, drums, and vessels may contain hazardous vapors and gases. Permits may be issued to prevent toxic or corrosive exposures to workers when working on abandoned equipment, complementing hot work and confined space permits.

Many processes create noise levels high enough to cause hearing loss. Permit may be issued to reduce noise to acceptable limits, or to provide both construction and other employees with required hearing protection.

Boilers, High Pressure Vessels, Tanks, and Reactors can undergo sudden failure resulting in disastrous consequences. Permits may be issued requiring precautions and equipment to prevent system failures.

Permits may be required where the consequence of noncompliance with fall protection requirements is severe, or where dropped materials may endanger

other workers below.

Permits are required

before work begins

near energized HT
lines which cannot be shut off.

Permits must be signed after reviewing the following essential information;

- PTW should be signed by the Area In-charge

- The Contractor / Supervisor who is receiving the permit have competency to perform the job safely.
- Is he/she has under stood the work to be done and the potential hazards associated with the job.

Permits must be signed after reviewing the following essential information; (Contd.)

- Date and time period for which the PTW is requested.

- Availability of required PPE

- Essential isolations like Lockout/Tagout, chemical or other isolations as the case may be are done and there is no possibility of accidental intrusion of any energy.
- Standby arrangement of Fire or Rescue team is made wherever required.

Hazardous Materials! Safety Work Permit Required!

PERMITS ARE MANDATORY WHERE SIGNS ARE POSTED
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SUCH

 DISPLAYED LOCATION

AT

CONPICUOUS

SHOULD EFFECTIVELY BLOCK THE STARTING OF EQUIPMENT.

COLOR OF CARD WHITE.

GROUND INSIDE THE BOX RED COLOR. IN

LETTERS IN BOX IN WHITE OR GREY COLOR. 32

 To be displayed only where imminent danger or hazard exists. Black Background of the Box, Circles Background RED and Letters in White Colour on a White Colour Card.

INDICATES PRESENCE OF RADIATION SOURCE