1.0 OISD STD 105 Work Permit System
1.0 OISD STD 105 Work Permit System
1.0 OISD STD 105 Work Permit System
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OISD-STD-105
Revision - I
September 2004
FOR RESTRICTED
CIRCULATION
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OISD-STD-105
Revision – I
September 2004
FOR RESTRICTED
CIRCULATION
Prepared by
Committee on Work Permit System
Preamble
Indian petroleum industry is the energy lifeline of the nation and its continuous performance is
essential for sovereignty and prosperity of the country. As the industry essentially deals with
inherently inflammable substances throughout its value chain – upstream, midstream and
downstream – Safety is of paramount importance to this industry as only safe performance at all
times can ensure optimum ROI of these national assets and resources including sustainability.
While statutory organizations were in place all along to oversee safety aspects of Indian petroleum
industry, Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) was set up in 1986 Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas, Government of India as a knowledge centre for formulation of constantly updated world-scale
standards for design, layout and operation of various equipment, facility and activities involved in this
industry. Moreover, OISD was also given responsibility of monitoring implementation status of these
standards through safety audits.
In more than 25 years of its existence, OISD has developed a rigorous, multi-layer, iterative and
participative process of development of standards – starting with research by in-house experts and
iterating through seeking & validating inputs from all stake-holders – operators, designers, national
level knowledge authorities and public at large – with a feedback loop of constant updation based on
ground level experience obtained through audits, incident analysis and environment scanning.
The participative process followed in standard formulation has resulted in excellent level of
compliance by the industry culminating in a safer environment in the industry. OISD – except in the
Upstream Petroleum Sector – is still a regulatory (and not a statutory) body but that has not affected
implementation of the OISD standards. It also goes to prove the old adage that self-regulation is the
best regulation. The quality and relevance of OISD standards had been further endorsed by their
adoption in various statutory rules of the land.
Together we strive to achieve NIL incidents in the entire Hydrocarbon Value Chain. This, besides
other issues, calls for total engagement from all levels of the stake holder organizations, which we, at
OISD, fervently look forward to.
Jai Hind!!!
Executive Director
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FOREWORD
Oil Industry in India is over 100 years old. As such variety of practices have been in vogue
because of collaboration / association with different foreign companies and governments.
Standardization in design philosophies and operating & maintenance practices at national
level was hardly in existence. This, coupled with feed back from some serious accidents that
occurred in the recent past in India and abroad, emphasised the need for the industry to
review the existing state-of-art in designing, operating and maintaining oil and gas
installations.
With this in view, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in 1986 constituted a Safety
Council assisted by the Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD), staffed from with in the
industry, formulating and implementing a series of self regulatory measures aimed at
removing obsolescence, standardising and upgrading the existing standards to ensure safer
operations. Accordingly, OISD constituted number of functional committees comprising
experts nominated from the industry to draw up standards and guidelines on various subjects.
The first document on "Work Permit System" was published by OISD in February 1988 and
was amended in July 1998. The present document on “Work Permit System” is the first
revision of this OISD Standard.
Attempts have been made to incorporate the latest technological changes, experience gained
after the implementation of standards and relevant updation in the various national and
international codes and practices.
It is hoped that the provision of this document, if implemented objectively, will go a long
way in improving the safety in oil and gas industry.
This document will be reviewed periodically for improvements based on the experience and
better understanding. Suggestions from industry members may be addressed to:
The Coordinator
Committee on “ Work Permit System”
Oil Industry Safety Directorate
8th Floor, Tower – A, OIDB Bhawan,
Plot No. 2, Sector – 73, Noida - 201301
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NOTE
OISD Publications are prepared for the use in the Oil and Gas Industry
under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. These are the property of
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and shall not be reproduced or copied
or loaned or exhibited to others without written consent from OISD.
Though every effort has been made to assure the accuracy and reliability of
the data contained in these documents, OISD hereby expressly disclaims
any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting from their use.
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MEMBERS
Shri V.S.Save Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Shri G.Raghunathan Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Shri S.V.Puthli Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Shri N.Lal Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited
Shri V.K.Ramesh Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited
Shri M.N.Gogoi Oil India Limited
Shri M.A.Sreekumar Cochin Refineries Limited
CO-OPTED MEMBERS
Shri A.Sinha Oil India Limited
Shri A.Varadarajan Madras Refineries Limited
MEMBER CO-ORDINATOR
Shri B.K.Trehan Oil Industry Safety Directorate
LEADER
Shri T.K.Anjaneyulu Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, (Refinery)
MEMBERS
Shri R.N.Sharma Indian Oil Corporation Limited, (R&P Division)
Shri T.S.Raghavan Madras Refineries Limited
Shri E.Nandakumar Cochin Refineries Limited
Shri K.V.Seshadri Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, (Refinery)
Shri K.V.Moorthy Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited
Shri A.K.Sharma Bongaigaon Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited
MEMBER CO-ORDINATOR
Shri S.N.Mathur Oil Industry Safety Directorate
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LEADER
Shri S.P. Garg, GAIL (India) Limited, Pata.
MEMBERS
Shri V. V. Kurup Kochi Refineries Limited, Kochi
Shri Suhas Kate Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Limited, Visakh Refinery, Visakh
MEMBER-CO-ORDINATOR
In addition to the above, several other experts from the industry contributed in the
preparation, review and finalization of this document.
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CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction 1
2.0 Scope 1
3.0 Definitions 1
7.0 References 8
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m) Should: Indicates provisions that are recommended but not mandatory. Implementation of these
provisions shall be based upon the consideration of the followings, as appropriate: (a) risk /
benefit analysis, (b) company standards, (c) company experience, and (d) company philosophy.
n) Upper Flammability Limit (UFL): Is the maximum concentration of a vapor in air (or other
oxidant) above which propagation of flame does not occur on contact with and ignition source.
This is usually expressed as a volume percentage of vapors in air. This is also referred as Higher
Explosive Limit (HEL)
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from the use of OISD Standards/Guidelines.”
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meter deep, entry on floating roof tanks when the roof are more than 3 meter down from the top,
space located below ground level such as pits, drain channels etc. also fall under the confined
space
The permit shall be in minimum three copies. The original should be in colour different than the
cold and hot work permit and other copies should have the word "COPY" printed in large letters.
Original copy shall be issued to the receiver, the duplicate to the Fire & Safety Section and
triplicate retained in the book.
Confined Space Entry Permit shall be supplemented with hot or cold work permit as per the type
/ nature of work.
Composite Permit may be used for the various jobs such as hot work outside the confined
space, entry to confined space and cold / hot work inside the confined space. The checklist of
composite permit must address all the applicable aspects.
A specimen of the composite permit for "Hot work" and "Entry to Confined space" is enclosed
as Annexure-II. Checklist points of the composite permit may be sectionalized under various
heads as given in the specimen copy. Based on the work to be performed, relevant section
checklist along with the general section shall be duly ticked.
4.4 Electrical isolation and energisation permit: Before issuing any work permit, it is essential that
the equipment / facility to be worked on is electrically safe and electrical power is isolated to the
extent necessary for the safe conduct of the authorized work.
Permit for electrical isolation and energisation shall be in triplicate and in two sections with tear
off facility. Section-A shall be used for electrical isolation and Section-B for energisation.
The original should be in color different than the other permits and copies should have the word
"COPY" printed in large letters. Original along with a copy shall be issued to the electrical
section for electrical isolation / energisation. Electrical section authorized person on isolation /
energisation of the equipment / circuit shall return the original to the issuer keeping copy for
record. Specimen format for the Electrical isolation / energisation is enclosed at Annexure-III.
For details refer OISD-STD-137 and IS: 5216.
5.0 PROCEDURE FOR WORK PERMIT SYSTEM
Following procedure shall be adopted for implementation of Work Permit System:
(a) The Work Permit System shall always operate on "Owner - In-charge" concept. (Example:
Process Unit - Shift In-charge; Laboratory - Chief Chemist; Depot - Depot In-charge;
Installation - Installation Manager, Pipelines Installation- Shift In-charge etc).
The concerned management shall issue the appropriate authority levels for various
installations and type of permits based on this concept.
(b) A duly authorized written permit shall be obtained for performing a work in hydrocarbon
processing / handling installation by the designated person other than the operating personnel
of that area for executing the work.
(c) Permits should be in printed form preferably in the form of books with tear off facility. A
system of colour coding is recommended to identify the various types of permits. All permits
shall be serially numbered. General instructions applicable to the type of the permit should be
printed on the overleaf.
(d) The work permit shall be filled up carefully and accurately in clear writing ensuring that
detailed and complete information is provided in all the sections / sub sections. Sketches
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from the use of OISD Standards/Guidelines.”
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(m) No person shall be required or allowed to enter any confined space, until all practicable
measures have been taken to remove any gas, fume, vapor or dust, which may be present so
“OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting
from the use of OISD Standards/Guidelines.”
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that to bring its level within the permissible limits and to prevent any ingress of such gas,
fumes, vapors or dust and unless;
Entry permit in writing has been issued based on the test carried out that the space is
reasonably free from dangerous gas, fume, vapor or dust
(n) Gas test for hydrocarbon, oxygen deficiency, toxic gases etc shall be conducted as applicable
as a pre-requisite to issue permit for hot work / vessel entry etc,
No hot work should be permitted unless the Explosive meter reading is zero.
Vessel entry, where no hot work is to be carried out, may be permitted under extra
precautionary measures based on the careful analysis of the potential hazards if combustible
gases are up-to 5% of lower explosive limit (LEL). Entry with an air-supplied mask may be
permitted with LEL of upto 20%. The oxygen level should be at least 19.5 % vol. and the
concentration of toxic gases below the threshold limits.
(o) A careful analysis should be made of the potential hazards and the operations to be performed
to determine the appropriate safeguards and required personal protective equipment prior to
starting work.
Where gas-free conditions are not fully ensured for the duration of hot work, a system of
monitoring either by automatic or by manual periodic verification shall be resorted to
depending upon the prevalent conditions of the operating area.
(p) When work requires entry to confined space, the permit system shall address both the hazards
of entry and of doing work inside the confined space.
(q) While performing welding / cutting jobs in confined spaces, ensure that cylinders (oxygen,
acetylene, nitrogen, argon etc) are kept outside separately and hoses for the gases are in good
working condition. Flash back arrestor should be provided for cutting torch.
(r) For work in close proximity of a public road, for example in the case of a trunk pipeline, it
may be desirable to block-off/divert public traffic for the duration of the job as a
precautionary measure.
(s) Welding machine should be located in a non-hazardous and ventilated area and shall be
properly earthed. Before commencing the welding job, ensure that all the cables and earthing
connections are as per the standard welding codes / practices. It should be switched off
immediately on completion of the job.
(t) Radiography with X-ray machine shall be carried out under hot work permit. Cold work
permit may be used if it is done with radio-active isotopes. Radiography should be carried out
when occupancy is least. Based on the maximum allowable radiation, area shall be cordoned
off. Adequate warning signs on the outskirt of cordoned area shall be provided. Warning
lights should be used for night radiography.
(u) Work should be stopped if any unsafe condition arises during the course work.
(v) After completion or stoppage of the job, the permit shall be closed. Receiver shall satisfy
himself about the completion of the job (thoroughly check the area for clearing of debris,
removal of temporary electrical installations & machines etc.) before closing the permit.
Similarly issuer shall satisfy himself regarding completion of the job and that the area has
been cleaned before closing the permit. The permit will be treated "Closed" only after signing
by Issuer and the Receiver.
(w) Copies of completed / used permits shall be properly filed and kept as records for future
reference for at least Three months from the date of completion of work or the successful
commissioning of the facility for which the work permit was issued which ever is later.
“OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting
from the use of OISD Standards/Guidelines.”
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(x) Any person who is authorized to issue or receive the work permit shall be imparted training
for a period of not less than one day covering various aspects of work permits system. Further
all the person authorized to issue / receive or involved with the work permit shall be given a
minimum of one day training once in two year on the work permit system and records
maintained.
Since several maintenance/ construction jobs are often carried out with assistance from
contractors, it is essential to provide sufficient exposure to contractor and his employees as
well on the work permit system.
(y) Companies / locations shall develop work practices / procedures for the safe execution of jobs
(hot work, confined space entry, vehicle entry, handling lifting equipment, radiography etc.)
in accordance with the site specific facilities. The work procedure shall be approved by the
owner and adopted for carrying out the work safely under work permit system.
6.0 EXPLANATORY NOTES TO WORK PERMIT FORMS
Explanatory notes to fill up the work permit and its check-listed items are elaborated below to
amplify the underlying concepts and highlight their significance:
a) Exact Location (Area / Unit / Equipment no): Exact location of the area or the unit in
which the work is to be carried out shall be written against it. For example; AVU / 12 C - 101,
Tank farm A, Tank 501 etc.
b) Description of work: Precise description of the work to be performed shall be written.
Sketches should be attached wherever possible to avoid miscommunication.
c) Equipment / Area inspected: Equipment or area where work is to be conducted, should be
inspected to ensure that it is safe to carry out the work and assess other safety requirements /
stipulations. In case of equipment / vessel box-up permit, it should be ensured that the work is
complete, all personnel are out, no maintenance gear is left behind and debris removed.
d) Surrounding area checked / cleaned: Unsafe conditions for performance of work may arise
from surrounding area. It should be cleaned-up to remove flammable material such as oil,
rags, grass etc.
e) Sewers, Manholes, Closed Blow Down (CBD) etc. and Hot Surfaces covered: Flammable
gases may be released from nearby sewers. Hot un-insulated surfaces (equipment / pipelines)
may provide a source of ignition and therefore, these are to be properly covered to prevent
fires.
f) Hazard from other routine / non-routine operations considered and persons alerted:
Other activities (routine / non-routine) being carried out near-by, which can create conditions
unsafe for performance of the permit work, should be taken into consideration and the
concerned persons should be alerted accordingly.
g) Equipment electrically isolated and tagged: Before issuing a permit, it shall be ensured that
electrical isolation has been done, switches are locked-out and cautionary tags duly signed
with date and time are attached.
h) Running water hose / Portable extinguisher provided / Fire water system available:
Running water hose and portable fire extinguisher are required to flush / dilute in case of
release of any hazardous chemical or to quench sparks and to put out small fires immediately.
In order to meet any contingency, it should be ensured that the fire water system including
firewater pumps, storage, network etc. is checked and kept ready for immediate use.
i) Equipment blinded / disconnected / closed / isolated / wedge opened: Equipment for
which the work permit is being issued, should be isolated from the rest of the plant in order to
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ensure that there is no change in the work environment with respect to presence of toxic /
flammable gases, liquids, hazardous chemicals etc. in the course of the work.
Blinding is one of the most effective ways of isolation. Blinds should be installed as close to
the equipment as possible. If lines cannot be blinded, these should be disconnected and the
open ends should be made safe by installing pipe caps / plugs, blind flanges etc.
j) Equipment properly drained / depressurised: Equipment under pressure should be
depressurised after isolation. This should be followed by draining / purging / water flushing
etc. as the case may be.
Equipment containing liquid hydrocarbons should be drained completely. There may be a
possibility of overlooking of liquid collected in pockets or inaccessible areas such as level
gauges, small nozzles / bleeders on vessels, laterals in pipe work etc. All low point drains
should be in unplugged condition.
k) Equipment properly steamed / purged: Purging of equipment (tanks, vessels, pipelines
etc.) is done to make them free of flammable hydrocarbon and toxic gases. Steam / Inert Gas
is used for gas freeing of vessels and pipes in refineries and other locations. Other means of
purging is by displacement with water and final traces of gas removed by properly earthed air
eductor. All high point vents should be unplugged while purging. It should be done in a
systematic manner to cover the entire equipment / plant and continued till the concentration of
toxic / flammable gas is lowered to allowable level.
l) Equipment water flushed: Water flushing is an effective means of cooling, cleaning and
even gas freeing of equipment. It is also employed to remove traces of acids / chemicals.
Equipment metallurgy must be considered before using sea / saline water. Sometimes,
flushing with demineralised water would be necessary depending upon the metallurgy of the
equipment.
m) Gas / Oxygen deficiency test done: Gas test includes measurement of:
(i) Hydrocarbons by Explosive meter
(ii) Oxygen Deficiency by Oxygen Meter
(iii) Toxic gases like Hydrogen Sulphide, Carbon Monoxide, Nickel Carbonyl, and
Chlorine etc. by techniques like Indicator Tube method, Lead Acetate Paper etc.
Measurement of lead in air is required for entering tanks (which stored leaded gasoline
earlier) and personal protective equipment shall be worn before entering the tank.
n) Shield against sparks provided: Hot works like welding, grinding etc generates sparks
which can provide source of ignition to the surroundings. In order to protect operating area
from the hazards of sparks generated, shields are to be provided to contain the sparks
generated. The shield material should be non-flammable and should be kept wet with water.
o) Proper ventilation and lighting provided: Where natural ventilation is not available, fans /
air eductors are provided. These are also required for speedy dispersal of fumes generated by
welding job. Only approved reduced voltage extension lights (not exceeding 24 volts) are to
be allowed for work inside vessels from consideration of personal safety.
p) Proper means of exit provided: Proper means of exit is required in case of emergencies
developed on account of the work or otherwise. Availability of an alternate route of escape
should be considered.
q) Area cordoned off and caution boards provided: To prevent any unwarranted entry in the
work area and also to caution other personnel taking actions which may endanger people
working on the permit job, precautionary tags / boards are to be provided to display like "No
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from the use of OISD Standards/Guidelines.”
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Entry" sign on roads or "Caution - Men at Work Inside" on the manhole of a vessel, "Danger -
Radiography in progress" etc.
r) Portable equipment / Hose nozzles properly grounded: As a precaution against static
electricity generation, portable equipment / hose nozzles e.g. nozzle of a shot blasting gun, are
to be grounded. Use of hydrocarbon lines for earthing should be avoided. 30 mili-amp circuit
breaker shall be installed on electrical circuits / cables feeding power supply to portable
equipment.
s) Standby person provided for entry to confined space: Whenever a person is entering in a
confined space, minimum two designated persons shall be kept at the manhole or entry point.
The designated person shall be in constant communication with the persons inside the
confined space.
t) Standby personnel provided for fire watch from Process / Maintenance / Contractor /
Fire Department: Depending on the criticality of the job, work permit issuer shall decide the
type of standby to be provided i.e. from which department, of which level, how many and also
additional fire fighting support facilities etc.
u) Iron Sulphide removed / kept wet: Pyrophoric substances may be present in operating area /
equipment handling hydrocarbon. Iron Sulphide scale is the most common pyrophoric
substance encountered. These should be either removed to safe locations or kept wet all the
time to prevent their auto-ignition.
v) Clearance obtained for excavation / Road cutting / dyke cutting etc: For any excavation
work which may affect underground sewers / telephone lines / cables / pipelines etc.,
clearance shall be obtained from all the concerned sections. Markers should be put around the
area where excavation is to be done and the depth to be indicated in the work permit.
Road cutting can hamper the movement of the fire vehicles; initial clearance should be
obtained from Fire Department and final approval from the higher designated authorities.
When the dyke is cut, any mishap in the tank farm can lead to a free flow of oil to outside the
bund. A higher level authority should be designated for authorizing dyke cutting. Further, it
should be ensured that dyke would be reconstructed in the shortest possible time.
w) Checked spark arrestor on mobile equipment: No vehicle / engine without spark arrestor
shall be permitted in operating areas.
x) Checked for oil / gas trapped behind lining in equipment: Before undertaking hot jobs, a
check should be done for oil / gas trapped behind lining in the equipment.
7.0 References:
a) Work Permit systems in India and Abroad.
b) The Petroleum Rules 2002
c) API-2016, Guidelines and Procedures for entering and cleaning petroleum storage tanks.
d) API Publication 2009, Safe Welding, Cutting, and other Hot Work Practices in Refineries,
Gas Plants, and Petrochemical Plants.
e) Loss and Prevention in Process Industry by Frank P Lees.
f) API Standard 2015 - 2001 "Requirements for safe entry and cleaning of petroleum storage
tanks.
“OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting
from the use of OISD Standards/Guidelines.”
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Annexure-I
(NAME OF COMPANY)
(LOCATION)
Work clearance from_ ________hrs of date_________ To _________hrs of date ________(Valid for the shift
unless renewed)
Description of work
________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
“OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting
from the use of OISD Standards/Guidelines.”
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Issuer Name & Designation Issuer Signature Receiver Name & Designation Receiver Signature
Date & Time Name & Designation Signature Date & Time Name & Designation Signature
Clearance renewal
“OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting
from the use of OISD Standards/Guidelines.”
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General Instructions:
1. The work permit shall be filled up carefully and accurately in clear handwriting
ensuring that complete information is provided in all the sections / subsections.
Sketches should be provided wherever possible to avoid miscommunication.
2. Appropriate safe guards and required personnel protective equipment (PPEs) shall be
determined by a careful analysis of the potential hazards and the operations to be
performed prior to starting the work.
3. Requirement of standby personnel from Process / Maintenance / Contractor / Fire /
Safety etc if any shall be mentioned in the additional requirement.
4. In case of fire alarm / siren, all work must immediately be stopped.
5. For renewal of work clearance, the issuer shall ensure that the conditions are
satisfactory for the work to continue. If the conditions have changed, it may be
necessary to issue a new permit or amend the existing permit.
6. This clearance on the same permit can be renewed / extended upto a maximum of
seven calendar days.
7. This permit must be available at work site at all times.
8. On completion of the work, the permit shall be closed.
The industry may add other relevant instruction based on their operating and
maintenance practices.
“OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting
from the use of OISD Standards/Guidelines.”
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Annexure-II
(NAME OF COMPANY)
(LOCATION)
WORK PERMIT
for
HOT WORK / ENTRY TO CONFINED SPACE
Sl.No._____
____
Work clearance from __________hrs of date__________To________hrs of date __________(Valid for the shift
unless renewed)
Description of work
________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
2 Surrounding area checked, cleaned and 2 Proper means of exit / escape provided
covered
3 Sewers, manholes, CBD etc and hot surfaces 3 Standby personnel provided from Process /
nearby covered Maint / Contractor / Fire / Safety dept.
4 Considered hazard from other operations and 4 Checked for oil and Gas trapped behind the
concerned persons alerted. lining in Equipment
5 Equipment blinded/disconnected / closed / 5* Shield provided against spark
isolated / wedge opened
6 Equipment properly drained and depressurized 6* Portable equipment / nozzles properly
grounded
7 Equipment properly steamed / purged 7* Standby persons provided for entry to
confined space
8 Equipment water flushed
10 Equipment electrically isolated and tagged 1* Spark Arrestor on the mobile equipment /
vide permit no. vehicle provided.
11 Gas test : HCs = %LEL
Toxic gas = ppm, O2 = %
12* Running water hose / Fire extinguisher D For Excavation works
provided. Fire water system available.
13* Area cordoned off and Precautionary tags / 1 Clearance obtained for excavation / road
Boards provided. cutting / Dyke cutting from concerned depart.
“OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting
from the use of OISD Standards/Guidelines.”
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REMARKS:
1. The activity has the following expected residual hazards (Tick the relevant items): Lack of Oxygen /
H2S, Toxic Gases / Combustible gases / Pyrophoric Iron / Corrosive Chemicals / Steam – Condensate /
Others
2. Following PPEs to be used in addition to standards PPEs (Helmet, Safety Shoes, Hand gloves, Boiler
suit): Face Shield / Apron / Goggles / Dust Respirator / Fresh Air Mask / Lifeline / Safety Belt / Airline /
Earmuff etc.
3. Additional precautions if any:.____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Issuer Name & Designation Issuer Signature Receiver Name and Designation Receiver Signature
Clearance renewal
Time Gas Test Values Additional precautions Issuer's Name, Receiver Name,
Date for HC's, Toxic, if any, Otherwise Designation & Designation and
From To O2 etc mention “NIL” Signature Signature
“OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting
from the use of OISD Standards/Guidelines.”
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Date & Time Name & Designation Signature Date & Time Name & Designation Signature
General Instructions:
1. The work permit shall be filled up carefully and accurately in clear handwriting ensuring that complete
information is provided in all sections / subsections and none of column is left blank. Sketches should be
provided wherever possible to avoid miscommunication.
2. Appropriate safe guards and required personnel protective equipment shall be determined by a careful analysis
of the potential hazards and the operations to be performed prior to starting the work.
3. In case of fire alarm / siren, all work must immediately be stopped.
4. Only certified vehicle / engines and permitted type of electrical equipment and tools are allowed in operating
areas.
5. Welding machines should be located in non-hazardous and ventilated areas.
6. No hot work should be permitted unless the explosive meter reading is Zero.
7. When a person is entering confined space, the receiver must keep minimum two standby-designated persons at
the manhole or entry point.
8. Before box up of any vessel manhole cover, ensure that no men / materials are inside the vessel.
9. For renewal of work clearance, the issuer shall ensure that the conditions are satisfactory for the work to
continue. If the conditions have changed, it may be necessary to issue a new permit or amend the existing
permit.
10. This clearance on the same permit can be renewed / extended upto a maximum of seven calendar days.
11. This permit must be available at work site at all times.
12. On completion of the work, the permit must be closed and kept as record.
13. The industry may add other relevant instructions based on their operating and maintenance practices.
“OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting
from the use of OISD Standards/Guidelines.”
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Annexure-III
(NAME OF COMPANY)
(LOCATION)
Electrical Isolation / Energisation Permit
The above-mentioned equipment / circuit shall be de-energized and isolated from all live conductors to carry out
the maintenance work by ____________________________ section / for operational requirement.
________________________ ________________________
_____________________
Issuer Name Designation Signature
“OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting
from the use of OISD Standards/Guidelines.”
Sr.Number:OISD/DOC/2015/354
Work on the above mention equipment / circuit has been completed and all the applicable permits closed. This
equipment / circuit may be energized.
“OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting
from the use of OISD Standards/Guidelines.”