Authorizations should be documented and a record of the authorization issued to the Permit Issuer, eg through a formal letter of appointment from the Site Manager. The scope of the authorization should be defined, eg in terms of:
• Type of high-hazard work (eg hot work, work at height, electrical work);
• Areas of the site or types of equipment (eg filling & packing, manufacturing, utilities, steam and air systems, low voltage electrical systems).