Permit to work, Introduction

Permit to Work systems are a regular part of working life on board ships. They ensure that proper planning has been carried out for a given work task and that all associated risks have been properly considered; that appropriate safety control measures are in place, and that all risks are properly managed.

Learning objectives:

• Recognize the dangers of not using a Permit to Work
• Identify examples of common work activities at sea where a Permit to Work is necessary
• List the essential steps that must be completed before issuing a Permit to Work for a range of common work activities at sea
• List the essential steps that must be completed before cancelling a Permit to Work for a range of common work activities at sea
• List the responsibilities of those giving and receiving a Permit to Work