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Permit to work

General permit for high-risk activities: scope, isolation, precautions, issue, handback and cancellation.

Print it blank and fill it in on site, or use it as the structure for your own version. No sign-up, no email, no watermark. A competent person must adapt and approve any document before it is used on a real project.

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Permit to work

Free template from thebuildingsafetyact.com. To be reviewed and approved by a competent person.

Permit details

Permit number:Project / site:
Location of work:Type of work:
Valid from (date and time):Valid to (date and time):

Description of work

Hazards identified

Precautions required before work starts

ItemYesN/AComment
Isolation completed and proved
Area barriered and signed
RAMS briefed to all operatives
Atmospheric testing completed (if applicable)
Fire watch arranged (if applicable)
Emergency arrangements confirmed
Equipment inspected and certified

Issue

Issued by (name):Position:
Signature:Date and time:

Acceptance by person in charge of work

Name:Company:
Signature:Date and time:

Handback: work complete, area safe, personnel clear

Name:Signature:
Date and time:

Cancellation by issuer

Name:Signature:
Date and time:

Free template from thebuildingsafetyact.com. This is a starting template, not professional advice. It must be reviewed, amended and approved by a competent person for the specific task, site and conditions before use. The Building Safety Act site and AI Metric Ltd accept no liability for its use.