Permit Issuer – Trained, experienced employee who has been given the authority to issue permits to work by the Site Manager.
Acceptor – Person who accepts the permit and is in charge of the permitted work to be done.
Permit to work – Documentation that safety, health and environmental precautions have been considered and addressed prior to maintenance or non-routine tasks. The permit indicates that the person in charge of the facility, department or equipment has been informed of the work to be done.
Confined space – Any vessel or space large enough for entry that is not intended for continuous occupancy; where there exists limited means of egress and/or the potential for life threatening conditions (e.g. hazardous fumes or oxygen deficiency).
Excavation – Any operation which disturbs ground, walls or floors, that is large enough to present a potential hazard.
Lock out/Tag out – A systematic means of positively isolating machinery or equipment from sources of stored energy and materials hazards, in such a way that only the person doing the work will control the release of energy or material hazard. This is a tool, rather than a separate permit procedure. Also known as isolation of plant and equipment from energy and hazardous materials.
Hot-tapping – Tasks carried out involving filled pipe lines or equipment. Includes work on systems under pressure, or where welding cutting or grinding on on-line equipment is concerned.
Hot Work – Activities that involve flame, sparks, or heat generation, which could act as a source of ignition.
Restricted Area – Activities that will be carried out in special areas of the facility that requires Management notification.
EXP Integrated Compliance Management Systems provide all of the necessary tools to implement comprehensive world-class QEHS and GRC programs.
