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S-0200-1654-001 - 0-Permit To Work System Procedure-R1 PDF
S-0200-1654-001 - 0-Permit To Work System Procedure-R1 PDF
S-0200-1654-001 - 0-Permit To Work System Procedure-R1 PDF
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 PURPOSE:
A Permit to Work system is a formal documented system used to control work, which has been
identified as potentially dangerous. It is also a means of communication between site management,
supervisors, operators and those who carry out the work.
The purpose of this procedure is to establish a controlled system of work for non-routine activities
during construction and commissioning to ensure that all the precautionary measures have been taken
prior that execution of works, which may potentially cause injuries or property damage.
2.0 SCOPE:
This PTW System will be applicable to the areas under full control of Larsen & Toubro Hydrocarbon
Engineering Limited (LTHE) and formally declared as “Green Field” by Contracting Authority (CA).
The area under SWGFD, where the PTW System procedure will be applicable includes:
• Hassi Ba Hamou and Reg Mouaded (HBH & RM) fields
• Hassi Tidjerane (HTJ & HTJW) fields
• Tinerkouk (TNK & TNKW) fields
It is the responsibility of the Resident Construction Manager to ensure that all concern personnel’s are
made fully aware of the contents of the PTW procedures and that they receive information and training
as necessary. The induction and the training shall be documented. This PTW procedure for
construction and commissioning works for SWGFD shall be followed by all CONTRACTOR and
Subcontractors personnel.
DEFINITIONS:
Cold Work
Cold works are frequently used to cover a variety of activities which are not a type covered by the more
specific activities such as opening lines or equipment, painting, insulating work, equipment inspection
involving energy isolation or guard removal and the use of non-spark producing hand tools require cold
work permit,
Confined Space:
Any area that has:
• Limited access or egress,
• Not designed for normal human occupancy;
• Large enough for at least one person and work inside;
• Because of design or hazards present, can hamper the ability of a person to escape
• May posse hazards like accumulation of flammable or toxic gases or vapours, oxygen deficient
or enriched environment, inadequate lighting, ventilation etc.
Contractor
L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Ltd.
Excavation
Any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in the earth’s surface formed by earth removal.
Fabrication Shop
Any work shop that produces hot work as part of its normal duties. Fabrication Shops will be inspected
and Audited by the HSE department prior to use and regularly thereafter.
Fire Watch
A CONTRACTOR or Subcontractor individual who is trained in firefighting and who is responsible for
monitoring the working area, normally under hot work conditions and particularly when high-energy
sources of ignition are applied.
Hazard
Hazard is the potential to cause harm, including ill health and injury, damage to property, products or
the environment, production losses or increased liabilities.
Hot Work
Any job within the Contractor area of work, wherein the heat generated is of sufficient magnitude and
intensity to cause ignition of any flammable liquids, gases or any other material. Common sources of
ignition are internal combustion engines, gas-cutting torches, welding machines, non-flame proof
electrical equipment, grinders, annealing blankets, jackhammers, Radiography activities, etc.
Isolation
Means of rendering electrical circuits, plant, equipment and/or process systems, as detached from
potential sources of energy
Permit to Work
The means of providing the formal written instructions, and authorization to the personnel carrying out
the hazardous job or a defined job in a hazardous environment, or both.
Permit Applicant
A trained & competent person authorized by the Resident Construction Manager to apply for the permit
and be responsible for planning, supervising & executing the work safely.
PTW Coordinator
A CONTRACTOR employee who is qualified in CONTRACTOR PTW System and who administers the
Permits; he has no formal signing role on the CONTRACTOR PTW System. The Work Permit
Coordinator is responsible to insure that the PTW Procedure is followed, permits are distributed,
opened and closed as to procedural requirements, insuring that permits are correctly completed by the
Issuing and Permit Applicant/Job Originator and finally archived.
Permit Office
It is a designated location from where Permits are issued and recorded. All the permits to be applied
and issued from permit Office.
Radiography
Work involving radioactive sources.
Routine Works
Activities carried out as a part of day-to-day Camp, Warehouse, Workshop and Batching Plant
operational requirement. A routine work activity would not normally require a work permit; but must be
carried out under general supervision with the recognized trade skills and competency in place.
Sub-contractor
Firm awarded with a Subcontract by CONTRACTOR to provide Services for the PROJECT.
The key risks and precautions identified during the TRA shall be considered as part of in the PTW and
communicated to the Permit Issuer. Permit Applicant or Work Supervisor should communicate hazards
and precautions to his work crew during the TBT and prior commencing the task.
Supplementary Certificates
Additional certificate that has to be issued together with the “Permit to Work”.
Supplementary certificates include:
• Confined Space Entry Certificate
• Radiography Certificate
• Excavation Certificate
• First Energization Certificate
• Road Closure Certificate
• Lifting Certificate
• Pressure Testing Certificate
• Electrical Isolation/ De-Isolation Certificate
• Ensure training and testing are given to all concern persons requiring to use a Permit to Work;
• Nominate personnel and authorize them to perform the duties of permit to Work Signatories;
• He shall empower all the personals involve in this project to stop the work if it’s not safe,
HSE MANAGER:
HSE Manager shall:
• Monitor that proper instruction, training is provided at all times;
• Monitor that suitable and sufficient inspections / audits are carried out by competent personnel,
and that proper records are maintained;
• Monitor that work is carried out in accordance with this procedure;
• Monitor that the conditions are satisfactory for the work to proceed;
• Monitor that each item on the permit is accurately filled out and covered;
• Monitor that personnel understands the requirements on the permit and any unusual conditions
connected with the job;
• Continue monitoring of the work area conditions and to stop, the environment and/or equipment
to convey pertinent information about the work to the relievers;
• Advise the contractor Project Manager/construction manager for any irregularities or areas of
concern in order to identify any necessary corrective action;
The PA must be able to speak, read and write English at a level sufficient to understand the
requirements of the permit. PA shall be appropriately trained in the requirements of Contractor’s permit
to work procedure and authorized by Contractor’s HSE Department.
• Whenever site conditions are drastically changed such as to create a hazard, the Permit
Applicant shall immediately stop the work and inform the Permit Issuer (Issuing Authority) of the
change and await further instruction from him.
• Upon the occurrence of an emergency, the Permit Applicant shall immediately stop the work
and follow emergency procedures.
• Upon resolution of the emergency, the Permit Applicant shall have the PTW revalidated before
resuming work.
• Report the completion of the work or the expiration of the validity of the permit to the Permit
Issuer (Issuing Authority) and ensure that the site is duly reinstated without any remaining risks.
• If the work in progress extends beyond the validity stated in the permit, the Permit Applicant
shall request the issue of a new permit before the expiry of the original permit.
• Closed and suspended work permits & certificates shall return to the PTW Coordinator for
record keeping.
During the validity of a permit, in circumstances Permit Applicant may require leaving the work location
and need to be replaced. In such cases; responsibility shall be transfer to new incoming Permit
Applicant and permit shall be signed off by incoming Permit Applicant, Permit Issuer (Issuing Authority).
The incoming Permit Applicant then takes over the responsibility to ensure the work permit
requirements are adhered to.
Whenever Gas Test is required, Permit Applicant on the same permit / certificate CANNOT be an AGT.
CONTRACTOR will develop and maintain a list of nominated personnel allowed to sign permits. The
list of Issuing Authorities shall be provided to CA Representative, when requested.
work; that there are no interferences either to or from other work groups near the vicinity and
ensure that all the requirements stated in the permit are implemented.
• The Issuing Authority shall withhold approval of the permit & certificates if the requirements are
not met, or Site conditions are not safe for the work to be carried out.
• Ensures that Permit Applicant conducted effective Tool Box Talks for work team and people are
aware of emergency procedure.
• Once informed that the work is complete, the Issuing Authority shall visit the Site jointly with the
Permit Applicant to ensure that the work has ceased, area has been cleaned and the site is duly
reinstated without any remaining risks prior to closing the permit as per the requirements of this
procedure.
Note:
• Both Issuing Authority and Permit Applicant are responsible for the safe execution of the work.
• The Permit Applicant shall under no circumstance, either by his own discretion, or that of his
work crew, change the original scope of the work, which is described in the permit.
• The Permit Applicant cannot be the Issuing Authority or the Gas Tester for his own job.
• The numbers of the work crew within one PTW shall be limited as possible. However,
consideration should be given to worksite location, visibility of work crew and the area covered.
RCM and CONTRACTOR HSE Manager shall jointly decide the number of permit that can be
issued to a single Permit Applicant.
He is responsible for clerical control of the permit to work system including retention of the closed out
Work Permits until the end of the Project and notification of expired permits that have not been closed
out.
The PC will be holder of the Work Permit & Certificates Register. All Permits shall be registered daily
before they are handed over to the Permit Applicant.
When a Permit & Certificate is closed / suspended the Permit Coordinator must update the Permit
Register database accordingly.
• The PTW Coordinator shall maintain an up to date register of Permit Signatories (Permit
Applicant, Issuing Authority, AGTs, Authorized Electrical Person).
• The PTW Coordinator shall maintain an up to date register of Permit Violations.
• Review the TRA submitted by Subcontractors/ Disciplines.
• Participate in TRA Review session/ workshop.
• Maintain up to date register of approved TRA’s.
A list of the trained and authorized AGT’s must be maintained CONTRACTOR HSE Department. The
AGT after completion of training and successfully passing the assessment shall be issued with an
Authorization Card by CONTRACTOR HSE Manager.
Subcontractors shall not perform gas tests for another Subcontractor’s activity.
All gas detectors shall be tested and calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines. A
copy of the valid certificate shall be available with equipment for reference.
In case the concentration of any gas is detected outside of the permissible level of concentration, the
AGT shall withhold the permit and immediately inform the Issuing Authority and conduct retesting.
Should the re-test also show levels in excess of these concentrations then additional means of
ventilation shall be deployed, fans, air movers etc.
All AGT personnel must successfully complete the CONTRACTOR’s PTW Training before they will be
permitted to sign permits.
Only CONNTRACTOR HSE approved Padlocks & Tags shall be used for Isolation purpose and a
minimum of two padlocks shall be installed when the isolation is required for work.
He shall assess the adequacy of safety precautions mentioned in permit, TRA and certificates and
provides specialized safety advice to the Permit Applicant and Issuing Authority, if required.
HSE Personnel is not an Issuing Authority at any circumstances for permits and certificates.
Daily permit checks & Permit to work compliance audits on a regular basis (minimum 3 permits a week
by each CONTRACTOR’s area HSE Personnel) shall be performed and communicate findings and
lessons learned to respective Issuing Authority & Subcontractors for corrective action. Records shall
be maintained by Permit Coordinator.
Permit to work do not itself make a job free from risk: they rely upon effective control and Coordination
in order that hazards are identified and risks are suitably and sufficiently assessed and eliminated/
controlled.
In addition to the work permits required by this procedure, the activities requiring Confined Space Entry,
Excavations, Radiography, Heavy /Critical Lifting, Energization, Isolation/ de-isolation of energized
systems, Pressure Testing, Road Closure shall be conducted utilizing a Certificate attached to the
permit to work.
• Confined Space Entry Certificate
• Radiography Certificate
• Excavation Certificate
• First Energization Certificate
• Road Closure Certificate
• Lifting Certificate
• Pressure Testing Certificate
• Electrical Isolation/ De-Isolation Certificate
Each PTW and Certificates shall be uniquely and individually numbered for identification purposes and
shall comprise Three (3) multi-sheet forms.
Every application for a PTW must have attached to it as a minimum the following supporting
documentation:
Work Method Statement (WMS)
Task Risk Assessment (TRA)
Marked up Drawings showing the work area (if required)
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) where applicable
Other items that may be required include but are not limited to:
o Isolation details, LOTO
o Rigging / Lifting Plan
o Pressure testing risk dossier
o Decay Chart
No certificates will authorize to proceed with an activity therefore; all certificates shall be used in
conjunction with one of the Main Work Permit form (CWP or HWP).
As part of the work activity usages of portable diesel engines, vehicles and cranes in any green field
areas does not required a separate Cold Work Permit, but it shall be mentioned in work permit form
Section-1 “Tools and Equipment To Be Used”. However, a formal Risk Assessment shall be carried out
for such activities and based on the risk level, control and mitigation measures shall be ensured.
Tasks that would require a hot work permit are as below examples, which include but are not limited
to:
• Welding
• Flame cutting
• Grinding / Cutting
• Grit blasting
• Use of powered steel wire brushes
• Metal cutting, chipping
• Heat treatment using electrical coils,
Use of powder-actuated tool cartridges for fixing or drilling operations requires a Hot Work Permit. The
activity shall be appropriately risk assessed and operators of such equipment shall be trained in the
operation of the equipment by the vendor / supplier or CONTRACTOR HSE Trainer.
As part of the work activity usages of portable diesel engines, vehicles and cranes in any green field
areas does not required a separate Hot Work Permit, but it shall be mentioned in work permit form
Section-1 “Tools and Equipment To Be Used”.
These spaces may include, but are not limited to, underground vaults, tanks, storage bins, pits and
diked areas, vessels, sewers, and silos.
A Confined Space Entry certificates is required for the protection of personnel entering vessels, tanks,
furnaces, sewers, pits over 1.2 meter deep and other confined spaces within the Construction areas.
A Confined Space Entry Permit must be issued in all areas if personnel are to work in excavations over
2 meters deep and narrow width (width to depth ratio less than 2).
Entering into a confined space for visual inspection is not exempted from the requirement of this
procedure.
Excavation Certificate (Attachment - 7) shall be obtained when working inside the areas controlled by
CONTRACTOR. This also includes any cutting into ground or floors below surrounding level where
there is the risk of damage to existing services or harm to personnel.
Where an excavation is deeper than 2 meters deep and narrow width (width to depth ratio less than 2)
and personnel to be enter, a confined space entry certificate shall be obtained in addition to Excavation
Certificate.
Review of underground services shall be completed by Contractor Civil / Mechanical & E&I Department
and to be signed on the Excavation Certificate.
Note: - CONTRACTOR Project management may classify any lift that involves sensitive or costly
equipment as critical.
All lifting activities shall be suspended, if the wind exceeds 32 km/h (20mph, 9 m/s, 17 knots), or the
crane limitation due to manufacturer specifications.
The Radiography Certificate shall be used in conjunction with a Hot Work Permit.
Re-starting an electrical equipment/ system/ subsystem after the first energization; do not required First
Energization Certificate.
The First Energization Certificate shall be used in conjunction with a Hot Work Permit.
Precautions prior to issuing First Energization Certificate & Safe Work Practices:
Before issuing the First Energization Certificate, the following precautions shall be taken:
• Discipline clearance must be obtained prior to energization of any electrical installations
• Earthing connected to the equipment shall be tested. Test results to be cross verified
• Affected area shall be cordon-off and signage to be in place
• Firefighting equipment shall be in place & in operational.
Partial road closure involves the closure of one side of the freeway during the construction activities,
movement of the heavy cranes or transportation of the heavy loads through a common/ existing access
road. Traffic is shifted to the other side of the freeway, rather than detoured, which distinguishes this
type of closure from full closure.
Closing of the road other than the common access road, which will not affect to the normal movement
of the vehicles/ construction equipment shall not require a Road Closure Certificate.
All the road closure shall co-ordinate with Area In-charge and to be verified by CONTRACTOR’s HSE
Lead prior to approve the road closure.
A detour for vehicles and pedestrians shall be made available when require a full road closure.
CONTRACTOR personnel shall directly accountable and responsible for all tests. The system/
subsystem/ tubing to be tested shall be marked with RED and WHITE marker tape. A signboard shall
prominently display at the test site indicating “Hydraulic/ Pneumatic Pressure Testing in Progress, Do
Not Enter or Authorized Access Only”.
Wherever possible, pneumatic tests shall be conducted on Fridays and / or during night shift to reduce
the exposure of personnel.
The date and time of the permit will be clearly specified on the form. If the validity of the permit extends
beyond one shift, then the permit shall be re-validated by the Issuing Authority, Permit Applicant and
AGT as required at the start of the oncoming shift.
Main work permits are valid for SEVEN (7) consecutive days and requires revalidation if work extends
more than one shift. On completion of seven days, the permit shall be closed if the work is completed
else transferred to new permit. The old permit number shall be mentioned in the new permit.
No one should authorize/ issue a work permit for work they will carry out themselves.
In order to improve the re-validation process, persons involved shall be requested to perform all
necessary re-validation tasks in a timely manner.
Note: Where a transfer of responsibilities takes place; in “PERMIT REVALIDATION” of the work permit
form shall be signed off by incoming Permit Applicant & Issuing Authority. The incoming Permit
Applicant then takes over the responsibility to ensure the work permit requirements are adhered to.
The closed permit must be returned to the CONTRACTOR’s PTW Coordinator before the end of the
day of its closure.
Further, signatories qualified in Contractor’s PTW system will be assessed by CONTRACTOR HSE
Manager and RCM or their delegates.
All signatories must be sufficiently conversant with written and spoken English to enable them to
understand the requirements that the CONTRACTOR places on them and their workers.
Individuals violating Work Permit, Certificate, and Method Statement, Task Risk Assessment or Hazard
Identification Process conditions may be subject to disciplinary actions.
Individuals who have not complied with the PTW procedures must undergo refresher training before
they are allowed to sign further permits. No signatory will be permitted to undergo more than two
refresher courses before he is removed from the authorized list permanently.
PTW is initiated by filling the Work Permit Form of a Work Permit (Hot Work Permit or Cold Work
Permit).
This shall be done in advance at the planned time for the commencement of the work, ideally within
14.00 O’clock of day before to the CONTRACTOR’s PTW Coordinator. This will enable the Issuing
Authority to review the work permits, visit the work site, and arrange for work site preparation and to
lay down conditions/ limitations when preparing the permit.
• Permit Applicant is not authorized to sign/ receive multiple permits in various areas of the
site at a time.
• Permit Applicant shall always be at work location during the job covered by a work permit.
All the permits will be suspended. Once the emergency is over, the permit shall be closed and handover
to PTW Coordinator. A new PTW shall be issued. Prior to the issuance of a new permit, the Issuing
Authority shall visit the worksite to ensure that there is no imminent hazard/ risk present and that the
work site is safe to work
All workers have the right to stop work should they find after inspection of the work site and work
methods that the conditions listed in the permit are not being followed or that a significant hazard exists.
Should the work conditions change significantly e.g., underground services being found where not
expected, a positive gas reading in excess of the levels mentioned above, or other such circumstances,
the work must be immediately stopped and the Issuing Authority informed. In such cases, the permit
will be reviewed and if necessary cancelled and a new PTW issued taking account of new
circumstances.
The permit audit form shall be established and provided for such audits. Contractor shall develop
reporting & Tracking system and audit main or significant findings shall be recorded in the tracking
system to ensure that the auditor considers and reviews all aspects of a permit and allow comparison
with company or/and external audit results.
The audit results shall be considered as one of the KPI. Permit violations, which could have had a
serious consequence, should be considered serious and violator shall be subject to disciplinary actions
as per project disciplinary procedure.
AUDIT REGISTER:
The Contractor Reporting & Tracking system shall be utilized as audit register and to ensure tracking
of actions and recommendations through to close out. Each permit audited will have its findings
recorded, identifying critical findings as well as actions required.
The CONTRACTOR’s HSE Team and Issuing Authority is responsible for ensuring follow-up and close
out of all identified actions. On a Weekly basis, the Contractors HSE Leads should review the status of
all internal audit findings and actions and present them in the HSE Meetings.
AUDIT FREQUENCY:
The recommended frequency of PTW Audits is as follows:
• Each Area HSE Engineer/ HSE Officer/ HSE Supervisor shall conduct a minimum of Three
PTW audit utilizing the standard checklist every week;
• Each Issuing Authority and Department Team Leader (Construction) should audit (on
average) a minimum of one permit weekly;
15.0 ATTACHMENTS: