1. This work has been produced by DGL (Aust) Pty Ltd
T-1160 Work Permits
This work has been produced by DGL (Aust) Pty Ltd
This Learner’s Tool is about the skills and knowledge required for Segregating Chemicals DGL (Aust) facilities.
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It is important that you complete all sections in this learning tool as it has been designed so that
You can abide by the procedures of our organization.
You can apply what you have learnt in this package in your day to day activities
This Learning Tool is designed to be relevant only to DGL (Aust) Pty Ltd employees and only applied whilst employed with DGL (Aust) Pty Ltd
You may have already acquired knowledge in the area identified in this package as you may have completed some specialized training. Or you may have been working within the industry for some time. Should you identify any improvement opportunities in the information contained in this package or have difficulties completing the package please contact
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3. WHO, WHY & WHEN When are Work Permits undertaken?
When conducting non-routine work activities
When conducting routine work activities which are subject to specific restrictions
Work Permits are undertaken PRIOR TO the works commencing.
Why are Work Permits undertaken?
To establish if the proposed work activity can be safely undertaken in an acceptable manner, as far as practicable.
Who can undertake a Work Permit?
Manager / Supervisor ONLY
(HSEQ Unit available to assist if required)
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4. A JSA APPROACH
F-130 Work Permit Form redesigned to incorporate WorkSafe's Job Safety Analysis criteria.
Activity/ Tasks
Hazards
Risk Control Measures
Responsible Person(s)
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5. A JSA APPROACH
When performing a JSA (SWMS) of a work process for a work permit pay attention to these concepts.
Concentrate on what has to be done
Do not concentrate on how job is to be done.
Look at each step and identify all the hazards.
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6. QMS TOOLS Work Permit Form (F-130) Work Permit Procedure (P-250)
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7. ASSESSMENT
An assessment of the proposed work activity may typically involve:
Undertaking an inspection of proposed work area
Having a good understanding of work permit location (products stored, workplace activities occurring, underground wiring, fire protection system configurations).
The Work Permit must be undertaken in consultation with the Permit Holder.
Once initiated, the Work Permit is registered in the site’s Work Permit Register.
The Work Permit requires sign off by the Manager / Supervisor AND Permit Holder, both prior to and upon completion of the works. Site Work Permit Register can then be closed off.
NOTE: One of the most important things to remember is to keep an open mind about what can go wrong.
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8. ASSESSMENT Cont. How to complete a Work Permit assessment?
Obtain copy of Work Permit Form (F-130)
Complete relevant details of Permit Holder (Contractor name & Business name)
Register Work Permit on Site Work Permit Register.
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9. ASSESSMENT Cont.
In consultation with and in presence of the Permit Holder, determine:
The Work Permit Activity
The individual Tasks required to perform the activity in the sequence that they are carried out.
The Hazards of each task that could cause injury/incident
The Risk Control Measures required to eliminate/ minimise the risk arising from the hazard.
The Person responsible (Permit Holder or Mgr/Spvsr) to implement risk control measures.
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10. ASSESSMENT Cont. Discuss and determine with Permit Holder:
Type of equipment expected to be used
PPE requirements
Location, Date and Time works are authorised for
Whether Safety Attendant /Guard is required
Whether any equipment requires Tag Out
Whether vehicles are required to be brought on site
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11. ASSESSMENT Cont. Discuss and determine with Permit Holder:
Whether the proposed work area is a Hazardous Area.
If yes, additional considerations for hazard identification and control measures may be required. If the proposed work location is an area where explosive atmospheres may be present, hand tools rather than electric tools need to be used.
Whether there are any other related Work Permits underway / scheduled that may impact on these proposed works.
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12. Section 3 & 4 Of Work Permit Form
Upon completion of works, Manager/ Supervisor to inspect works for satisfactory completion and ensure work permit location has been made safe PRIOR to signing declaration.
Should the works be deemed incomplete or unsatisfactory, Section 4 is to be addressed by the Supervisor/ Manager.
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13. ‘SAFETY COMES FIRST’ ASSESSMENT Cont. To Note:
The Work Permit Form (F-130) provides some guidance as to safety considerations for some types of work (Hot Work, Elevated Height and Excavations/ Break In).
‘SAFETY COMES FIRST’
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14. ASSESSMENT Cont.
Remember when performing Risk Assessment, look at the Job to be done not how you do it! Remember the sequence for changing a flat tyre from the film.
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15. Test your knowledge
Through the following slides you will be asked an number of questions to show that you have understood the content of this learning tool
Please record your answer on the training form F-260.
You will be required to submit the answers to the DGL HSEQ unit
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16. When are Work Permits undertaken?
Question 1
When are Work Permits undertaken?
When conducting non-routine work activities.
When conducting routine work activities which are subject to specific restrictions.
Both a & b.
When ever you feel like it.
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17. Why are Work Permits undertaken?
Question 2
Why are Work Permits undertaken?
To establish if the proposed work activity can be safely undertaken in an acceptable manner, as far as practicable.
Because it feels good to do one.
Why not it is good to do.
None of the above.
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18. Question 3 Who can undertake a Work Permit? Manager.
Manager / Supervisor ONLY, HSEQ Unit available to assist if required
HSEQ Unit
Supervisor ONLY .
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19. Question 4
When performing a JSA (SWMS) of a work process, what must you pay attention to?
How job is to be done.
Identify all the hazards.
What is to be done.
Concentrate on what has to be done, do not concentrate on how job is to be done, look at each step and identify all the hazards.
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20. How do you complete a Work Permit assessment?
Question 5
How do you complete a Work Permit assessment?
Inspect of proposed work area.
understanding of work permit location.
Concentrate on how to do the job.
Obtain copy of Work Permit Form (F-130),Complete relevant details of Permit Holder (Contractor name & Business name),Register Work Permit on Site Work Permit Register.
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21. Additional information
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