Permit to Work

Question 1

What is the purpose of Permit To Work

Answer 1

• Following a Risk Assessment
• Record to confirm that control measures are in place
• Control measures used to control/eliminate hazards

Question 2

What is a competent person?

Answer 2

Any person designated and authorised for the task covered by a permit to work under the SMS

Question 3

What is an Authorised Officer

Answer 3

Any person designated and authorised for the purposes of issuing/closing permits under the SMS

Question 4

Who is responsible for ensuring PTW is done?

Answer 4

The Company is ultimately responsibile.

Question 5

In what situations should a PTW be used?

Answer 5

• PTW should be used when the SMS of the ship states it should be used
• Examples include: working aloft, hot work, enclosed space entry