Work Permit Receiver

The Work Permit Receiver course offered by OXQUAL develops the knowledge required to receive, understand and implement work permits safely under a Permit-to-Work system. Permit Receivers play an important role in verifying work conditions, understanding hazards and ensuring that specified safety controls remain in place throughout the permitted activity.

The programme covers different permit types, hazard identification, risk assessment, isolation, communication, worksite monitoring, emergency procedures and permit closure.

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

1. Introduction to Permit-to-Work Systems
2. Purpose and Importance of Work Permits
3. Roles and Responsibilities of a Work Permit Receiver
4. Permit Issuer and Receiver Coordination
5. Hot-Work Permits
6. Cold-Work Permits
7. Confined-Space Entry Permits
8. Electrical Work Permits
9. Excavation and Isolation Permits
10. Hazard Identification
11. Risk Assessment
12. Permit Documentation and Authorisation
13. Verification of Permit Conditions
14. Isolation and Lockout/Tagout Procedures
15. Communication and Coordination
16. Worksite Monitoring
17. Managing Changes to Permitted Work
18. Emergency Procedures
19. Incident and Near-Miss Reporting
20. Permit Closure and Worksite Handback