A Permit to Work is a procedure, with a written permit form, which is used to authorize and control work activities with high risk hazards.
The Permit to Work procedure:
Identifies the work that is to be completed
Ensures that all potentially hazardous work is controlled and properly authorized;
Ensures that all hazards associated with the work have been identified;
Ensures that all necessary safety procedures for controlling the risks are properly implemented while the work is being completed; and,
Ensures that the worksite is left in a safe condition when the work is completed or suspended.