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Module 2: Roles and Responsibilities

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Module Two: Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities of personnel

involved in the Permit to Work System.
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Roles and Responsibilities within

the Permit to Work System

For some work activities personnel may be

responsible for covering more than one role.
• Operating Authority
• Permit Controller
• Permit Applicant
• Worksite Supervisor
• Permit User (Work Party Member)
•Radiation Protection Supervisor
• Classified Person (Radiography)
• Authorized Gas Tester,
• Firewatcher
• Standby Man
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Operating Authority

I shall ensure all work requiring a

work permit

I am responsible for the facilities and

I am the senior representative
of the Operation
managerial
authority for safety related matters over I have overall responsibility for
all personnel on site irrespective of their appointing the person in writing who
departmental reporting relationship completed PTW
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The Area Authority shall ensure that:

• Work is carried out safely within the terms of the work permit and
associated certificates.

•A person assigned by the Operating Authority as an additional safety level

to ensure effective site control.

• He shall have the technical competence to consider the potential hazards

associated with the work in his area.
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Permit Controller

I control and co-ordinate the issue and closure of

Work Permits.

I am the Supervisor of a Station / Plant / Facility

I have an overview of all operational activities to

avoid potential risks of simultaneous activities.
I will detail the potential hazards
involved in the work activity in the appropriate box in
the Permit.
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Performing Authority
I am the representative of the sponsoring department / company

responsible for initiating the work appointed by the Department Head.

I initiate and raise the Work Permits and any supporting Certificates.

Needs the technical competence to consider and guard against potential

hazards associated with the work activity

I am responsible for appointing Worksite Supervisors and ensuring that

all personnel under my authority are competent.

Work parties receive necessary training & instructions relevant to QP or

special precautions required for the commencement of work

Nominated fire watch & safety watch are approved by HSE Dept.
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Module 2 Question 11
Please answer the following question.

To which of the following personnel would this statement apply?

‘I hold responsibility for the operation of the facilities and managerial authority for safety
related matters over all personnel on site, irrespective of their departmental reporting
relationship’

‰ Permit Controller

‰ Worksite Supervisor

‰ Performing Authority

‰ Operating Authority

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Module 2 Question 12

Please answer the following question.

Who is responsible for appointing Worksite Supervisors to be in control of the work activity?

Select the answer that applies.

‰ Permit Controller

‰ Worksite Supervisor

‰ Performing Authority

‰ Operating Authority

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Work Supervisor
• I am responsible for the work party and undertaking the
work specified on the Work Permit

• I am directly responsible to the Performing Authority

• I deliver toolbox talks to the work party

• I ensure that the work party work in accordance with the

work description and comply with the precautions detailed on
the Work Permit

• I ensure that worksite is left in a clean and safe condition

each day, and on completion of work, is ready to hand back
to operations

• Signs off the permit on completion of the work

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Permit User (Work Party Member)

I am a member of the work party responsible for carrying

out the work under the supervision of the Worksite Supervisor.

I must understand the principles of the Permit to Work System.

I must follow the precautions and conditions discussed during

the toolbox talk and specified on the Work Permit.
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Radiation Protection Officer

(RPO)

• Understand the necessary precautions to

be taken for the work to be performed &
ensure precautions restrict exposure

• I am responsible for initiating all

radiography work.

• It is also responsible to monitoring the

work of the radiation worker
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Radiation Workers

¾ designated to be associated with industrial

radiography.
¾All personnel engaged in radiography work shall
wear a personal monitoring badge (RIIM Badge) and
carry a personal radiation monitor (Dosimeter) in
areas where the radiation dosage may exceed 7.5
micro Sieverts per hour (equivalent to 0.75 millirems
per hour).
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Authorized Gas Tester

¾Gas testing equipment has been calibrated and is in reliable

working condition prior to use.
¾I am responsible for carrying out toxic, flammable
and oxygen gas tests in support of Work Permits
¾ Appointed by operating authority
¾Ensure gas testing equipment has been calibrated
¾Stop the work incase of abnormal gas test result & inform to
permit controller & work supervisor
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Firewatcher

• I will monitor the worksite during a Hot Work Permit

activity or required by permit controller during hot
work

• I am appointed by the Performing Authority and

accepted by the Fire and Safety Department.

• I have basic fire fighting knowledge so I am

competent in the use of fire hoses as well as the
portable equipment.

• I am capable of interpreting the portable gas

monitors and understand what to do in the event of
an emergency and raise the alarm.
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Fire Watcher shall ensure that:

• All flammable materials are removed from the worksite.

• Drains remain covered and water sealed.

• Sparks / welding spatter are contained by use of fire blankets, water spray

• Fire fighting equipment is available and ready for immediate use.

• Continuous gas detection equipment onsite is closely monitored.

• An alarm is raised if fire or gas emission occurs in the worksite area.

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General Responsibilities:

All personnel within the Permit to Work System also have general
responsibilities.
These include:
• Following agreed work conditions
• Ensuring the specified precautions are taken
• Being aware of other work in the same area or system
• Knowing the location of the nearest fire extinguishers, breathing
apparatus (BA) equipment, communication equipment and
manual alarm call points
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Module 2 Question 15

Please answer the following question.

Which of the following are general responsibilities that all personnel
have within the Permit to Work System?
Select the 3 answers that apply.
‰ Listening out for site alarms and watching warming beacons.

‰ Follow agreed work conditions.

‰ Only wear PPE if the weather conditions are poor.

‰ Ensuring the specified work precautions are taken

‰ Leave the worksite unattended.

‰Complete the work in the quickest manner possible.

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Emergency Alarms

• When alarm sounds, other than for announced test, all

work is suspended.

• You should make the worksite safe, as far as

practicable, without risk to personal safety.

• All personnel should then proceed to their assembly

point.

• All Work Permits must be re-endorsed before work can

re-commence.

Do not start work until

you are told to do so.
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Everyone’s Responsibility

Everyone is responsible for ensuring that the

Permit to Work System is operated correctly.

You have the authority, and responsibility,

to stop any work activity that you
consider unsafe and report it immediately
to your Supervisor.
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Module 2 Question 16

Please answer the following question.

If the area has the potential presence of radioactive sources, only certain
personnel may enter the worksite. Who is allowed to enter the worksite
and what must he have with him at all times?
Select the 2 answers that apply.

‰ Permit Controller

‰ Classified Person (Radiography)

‰ Gas Detector

‰ Personal Radiation Monitor

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Module 2 Question 17

Please answer the following question.

If you were a Permit User for a particular work activity and had just
received your Toolbox Talk from the Worksite Supervisor, what would
you if you didn’t understand all of the information that was discussed?

Select the answer that applies.

‰ Ask the Worksite Supervisor to explain the information again

‰ Start the work activity when instructed to do so

‰ Call the Authorised Electrical Person

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Module 2 Question 18

Please answer the following question.

Who has the authority and responsibility to stop
any activity that they consider unsafe?

Select the answer that applies.

‰ The Permit Authority only

‰ The Worksite Supervisor only

‰ The Permit Applicant only

‰ Everyone
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Module 2 Question 20
Please answer the following question.
What actions should you take if you hear the emergency alarm,
other than for an announced test?

Select the answer that applies.

‰ Continue to work

‰ Stop work, shut off equipment, check the wind direction

and proceed to the Assembly Point.

‰ Wait for instructions from the Permit Authority.

‰ Return to the Control Room.

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Module 2 Question 21

Is the following statement true or false?

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Everyone is responsible for ensuring that the Permit to Work
System is operated correctly.

Select the answer that applies.

‰ True

‰ False

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Module 2 Question 22

Please answer the following question.

Which of the following personnel does this definition match?

“I have basic fire fighting knowledge so I am competent in the use of fire hoses as
well as portable equipment, I am capable of interpreting the portable gas monitors and
understand what to do in the event of an alarm, and also how to raise the alarm.”
Select the answer that applies.

‰ Permit User
‰ Firewatcher
‰ Permit Controller
‰ Worksite Supervisor

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