A system of colour coding is recommended to identify the various types of permits.
General instructions applicable to the type of the permit should be printed on the
overleaf.
Issuer: Designated person authorized to issue work permit.
[OWNER-IN-CHARGE OR UNIT-IN-CHARGE]
Receiver: Designated person authorized to receive work permit.
[ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE]
The Safety Officer / Fire Officer / Officer authorized should make periodic check of
the work sites and see that the work is being carried out as per conditions laid down in
the work permit. At any point of time, if he considers that the conditions are not safe for
the work, he may suspend the work and inform the Work Permit Issuing Authority to
restore the safe conditions so that work can be restarted.
Issuer should make periodic check of the work sites and see that the work is being
carried out in safe manner and as per conditions laid down in the work permit.
Work shall be suspended in case the conditions are not safe.
Gas test for hydrocarbon, oxygen deficiency, toxic gases etc shall be conducted as
applicable as a pre-requisite to issue permit for hot work / vessel entry etc.
Receiver shall satisfy himself about the completion of the job (thoroughly check the area
for clearing of debris, removal of temporary electrical installations & machines etc.)
before closing the permit. Similarly issuer shall satisfy himself regarding completion of
the job and that the area has been cleaned before closing the permit. The permit will
be treated "Closed" only after signing by Issuer and the Receiver.
On completion of the work, the permit shall be closed.
It is essential to close the work permit after work
Copies of completed / used permits shall be properly filed and kept as records for
future reference for at least Three months from the date of completion of work or the
successful commissioning of the facility for which the work permit was issued which ever
is later.
- - Any person who is authorized to issue or receive the work permit shall be imparted
training for a period of not less than one day covering various aspects of work
permits system. Further all the person authorized to issue / receive or involved with the
work permit shall be given a minimum of one day training once in two
year on the work permit system and records maintained.
Standby person provided for entry to confined space: Whenever a person is entering
in a confined space, minimum two designated persons shall be kept at the manhole or
entry point. The designated person shall be in constant communication with the persons
inside the confined space.
Shield against sparks provided: Hot works like welding, grinding etc generates sparks
which can provide source of ignition to the surroundings. In order to protect operating
area from the hazards of sparks generated, shields are to be provided to contain the
sparks generated. The shield material should be non-flammable and should be kept
wet with water.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY OFFICER
Electrical Safety Officer is a competent person in the Electrical discipline of the owner organisation who
shall ensure observance of safety measures specified under CEA Safety Regulation 2010 in their
organisation for construction, operation and maintenance of power stations, sub-stations,
transmission and distribution lines. He shall possess the competence required for Electrical Safety
Officer as per CEA Regulation 5.
