I am writing to make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to obtain information regarding the Management of Permits to work (PTW) on your sites. Could you kindly provide details on the following:
a. Which types of work require a Permit To Work to be completed on your sites?
b. Does your organisation utilise a software platform to issue, record, and provide evidence of completed works that require a permit?
c. If a software platform is used, please specify the name or type of software utilised to complete and evidence work permits.
d. Who within your organisation is responsible for the issuance, sign-off, and provision of evidence for Permits To Work?
Thank you for your request dated 12th February 2024.
a. Which types of work require a Permit To Work to be completed on your sites?
Specific permits are issued for Electrical Works, Work at Height, Confined Spaces and Hot Works, but we also have a general work permit that would be utilised where a risk assessment of the work has identified specific hazards where controls need to be monitored, eg. Fire Detection Systems, Asbestos removal, work on generators.
b. Does your organisation utilise a software platform to issue, record, and provide evidence of completed works that require a permit?
No
c. If a software platform is used, please specify the name or type of software utilised to complete and evidence work permits.
N/A
d. Who within your organisation is responsible for the issuance, sign-off, and provision of evidence for Permits To Work?
The Head of Estates and Health & Safety and the Health & Safety Advisor.
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