Permit to Work Systems

Course Overview

This course explains the purpose of permit systems, roles and responsibilities, key documentation requirements, and how to implement and monitor permits effectively to reduce risk and ensure compliance with workplace procedures.

Course Content

The course covers:

  • Health and safety legislation
  • Legal duties and responsibilities
  • Safe systems of work
  • Purpose of permit to work systems
  • The principles of permit to work systems
  • Permit acceptors role
  • The issuing authority’s role
  • Types of permits
  • Case study exercise

Who should attend

  • Anyone involved in high-risk work activities requiring a permit
  • Managers responsible for authorising or issuing permits

Certification

· On successful completion of the course candidates will receive an LCL certificate and identification card

Key Benefits

  • Understand the purpose and legal context of Permit to Work systems
  • Improve communication and coordination between departments and contractors
  • Identify key roles and responsibilities within the permit process
  • Reduce the likelihood of incidents caused by poor permit control

Course Teaching Materials

· Lecture notes, audio visual presentation and a range of domestic gas appliances and models

Course details
Commercial Training
Course code
Duration
Half a day
Where
NETA – Stockton

Course information

  • Reasonable understanding of spoken and written English
  • A basic understanding of workplace health and safety
  • Be currently working in, or preparing to work in, environments where permit systems are used