Document Manager

A Work Permit is a guarantee of isolation for specific work on specific apparatus.

The Issuing Authority shall record the first permit transfer in the Transfer section of the permit, and any additional permit transfers on this form. 

A Work & Test Permit is a guarantee of de-energization when issued under which specific work and tests are done on specific apparatus.

A Hold-Off Permit is a guarantee of non-reclose for work on or near dynamically alive apparatus.

Switching Plans shall be used in conjunction with Work Protection permits to ensure worker safety, equipment safety, and system security.

A Switching Plan shall be in place for every permit. 

All locks and tags shall be documented on the Switching Plan.

If surrender of a permit is required and the Permit Holder is not available, the permit may be surrendered by a WPC Manager.  The designated manager shall:

• Make a minimum of two attempts to contact the Permit Holder;
• Obtain signature approval from the Director;
• Confirm that all workers are clear of the permit zone;
• Confirm that all apparatus is in a safe condition;
• Inform the Permit Holder at the earliest opportunity that the permit has been surrendered; and
• Complete the Permit Holder Notification section of the form.

May be used to remove a work proection lock if the key is not available, or if the Lock Holder cannot be reached or cannot travel to the work site.