Cold Work Permits are valid for the time the Authorized Person and Performing Authority are on
Site. In order to continue work (shift handover) or resume work the next day the following action
should be taken:
5.4.1. The Authorized Person will carry out an inspection of the Site and, if it is safe to continue the
work, he will sign. The period of validity will be shown.
5.4.2. The person in charge of the work (Performing Authority) will sign thereby agreeing to
continue the work safely in compliance with all Safety precautions detailed on the Permit for
the specified duration.
5.4.3. No cold work permit may be extended more than twice. This means a maximum validity of 3
working days-after this a new permit must be raised.