Page 10 - Common Elements - CCPS Safe Work Practice

Management Practices

Management practices that can be used to continually monitor and improve the PTW system are described
in this section.

Use Audits to Evaluate the Effectiveness of the PTW Program

Periodic audits are one of the most effective methods to ensure the PTW program is delivering the intended
results. Audits can be used to review the following items.
g The SWPs and Permit details are regularly updated based on feedback from their use.

g Roles, responsibilities, and competencies of persons involved in PTW activities.
g Training for employees and contract personnel involved with the issuance or use of work permits.
g Hazard identification and risk assessment is performed, and controls are implemented before
specified permit work activities are conducted.

g Job observations are performed on jobs as required in the Permit or SWP.

The following items can be included when auditing permits. Check for the following items.
g Permits were completely filled out
g All members of the work party signed the work permits

g Equipment-specific or activity-specific procedures were followed
g The permit writer was trained and authorized to write the permit
g The personnel performing the task were trained and competent in the work
they performed under the permit
g Permit conditions were communicated to and within the affected work team(s)
g Work was coordinated between work groups involved in the permit process
(permit writing group and group(s) that perform the work)
g Work was not extended beyond the authorized period of time without authorization
g PPE requirements were fulfilled
g Tasks/activities specified in the permit were properly executed

10 COMMON ELEMENTS OF PERMIT TO WORK SYSTEMS, SAFE WORK PRACTICES, AND PERMITS