Permit-to-Work System Audit Checklist
Test whether the permit system controls hazardous work in the field, across shifts, and during simultaneous operations.
System design
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Permit triggers and categories match site hazards
Y / N / N/A
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Roles and authorisation levels are defined
Y / N / N/A
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Forms use clear task-specific information
Y / N / N/A
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Supporting certificates integrate with permits and isolations
Y / N / N/A
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Workers and contractors receive competence-based training
Y / N / N/A
Planning and issue
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Task scope, equipment boundary, method, and tools are specific
Y / N / N/A
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Risk assessment addresses process and task hazards
Y / N / N/A
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Issuer and acceptor inspect the worksite for high-risk work
Y / N / N/A
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Isolation is identified, applied, and proved in the field
Y / N / N/A
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Gas testing uses correct locations, limits, timing, and equipment
Y / N / N/A
Coordination and execution
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Permit office can see all active work by area and status
Y / N / N/A
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Simultaneous operations and shared isolations are reviewed
Y / N / N/A
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Work party understands hazards, controls, and stop conditions
Y / N / N/A
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Changes in weather, process, alarms, or nearby work trigger suspension
Y / N / N/A
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Supervisors verify controls during the job
Y / N / N/A
Handover and closeout
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Shift handover includes a site inspection and plant-status review
Y / N / N/A
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Extensions require revalidation rather than a time change only
Y / N / N/A
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Tools, people, waste, temporary items, and safeguards are accounted for
Y / N / N/A
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Operations confirms restoration before isolations are removed
Y / N / N/A
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Completed permits support audit, learning, and trend review
Y / N / N/A
Use note: Adapt this resource to the site's hazards, legal duties, engineering standards, and management system. A checklist does not replace competent technical review.