SOP for Raising Work Permit

1.0 OBJECTIVE

To lay down the procedure for raising work permit.

2.0 SCOPE

This SOP shall be applicable for hot work, excavation, work at height, vessel entry, and lift maintenance, maintenance of HT line and panel, cleaning of water sumps/tanks, major modifications in equipment /facilities.

3.0 RESPONSIBILITY

Officer/Executive

4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY

Head of Engineering

5.0 PROCEDURE

5.1 Fill the work permit form before starting any work.
5.2 Inspect the area as per the checklist enclosed in work permit.
5.3 Inform the person undertaking the work about possible hazards involved in work.
5.4 Handover the red copy of work permits to the person undertaking the work.
5.5 Red copy should be retained with him until completion of work.
5.6 In case of any extension in the timings, indicate on the work permit and get it signed by HOD of the concerned department.
5.7 After completion of work, enter the completion status in the work permit.

6.0 ABBREVIATIONS

6.1 SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
6.2 HOD: Head of Department

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