Work Permit System As Per Factory Act-1948 - XLS Download

Dear Amish,

I think you need a lockout/tagout permit. Please see the attached.

Thanks & be safe,
Raghu

Dear All,

We had a very good discussion on Work Permits so far in the forum. I need to clarify one more thing on this matter. What should be the retention period of any Work Permit? How many days do we have to keep the cancelled permits? Is there any provision in the Factories Act or Rules regarding the same?

Hope to get clarification from the forum members.

Regards,
Dipil Kumar V

Dear Hansa,

Thank you for your nice contribution. This document is really good.

As per our newly corporate guideline, we are supposed to keep the Work Permits copy for seven days after work. Since there are no specific guidelines in any act, I believe it varies from organization to organization.

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- https://www.citehr.com/288968-rigging-lifting-plan.html
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If you still need anything more, come up with your specific need, and any of the forum members will surely help you.

Dear Nima John,

Please find the attached file. Go to the 18th page. You can modify it according to your site specifications or needs. I obtained this file from the website only.

Thanks, dear Dipil. That was good. I also found another comprehensive lifting permit to work. It can be useful.

Dear All,

I would like to share the following, which may help solve some existing issues:

2. As per the Factory Act of 1948, where it is mentioned about its types and use?

The requirements of the work permit system are mentioned in Rule No. 172 of the Gujarat Factory Rules.

4. Is a work permit required to be signed by the safety officer (if there is one safety officer in the organization, what should be done if he is on leave)?

The signature of the safety officer is not required on the work permit. The responsibility lies with the person issuing the work permit to ensure safe working conditions. The work permit serves as a checklist and authorization to ensure the work site is free from any potential hazards or accidents, and that safety precautions are being followed. Work permits are typically issued by the area in charge where the work is to be carried out. The safety officer may verify if the work permit guidelines are being followed during his inspection of the area. Different companies define the role of a safety officer differently based on the structure of the safety department and the maturity of the safety management system. If the safety officer has specific responsibilities for this task, then another competent individual can fulfill this role.

5. Is a work permit required for routine maintenance work? Is there a sample format available?

A general work permit may be used for routine maintenance work (cold work only), ensuring that general safety provisions are adhered to during the work.

I hope this information adds value to what has been discussed by all.

Thanks and regards,

Lokesh Khandelwal

In the organization, the Permit Issuing Authority is a separate section. Only the safety officer will cross-check the permit system.

For daily routine (normal work), no permit is required to perform the job. However, if departments wish to obtain a permit for a job, there are no restrictions.

Regards,
B.K. Mishra

Dear Lokesh Khandelwal & B.K. Mishra,

We have already had a great discussion on this topic and have come to a good conclusion. We request both of you to participate in other discussions in the forum and share your expertise.

@Nima John, thanks for sharing. Please continue to participate in this forum to share and gain knowledge.

Keep up the good work!

Best regards.

Dear All,

I missed discussions in this thread. I have read the complete conversation. I have seen that most of the industries have permit systems to ensure compliance. I fully agree with Mr. Pillai that this has to be followed in spirit. This is to be followed in true sense for communicating hazards, ensuring proper equipment, and PPEs.

While investigating an accident at one of our vendor's workplaces, the permits were issued, but none of the conditions in the permit were followed. There is no use of such systems. The work permit system should be viewed as a "proactive means to identify hazards and to mitigate adverse consequences of these hazards."

Very good discussions on this thread.

Thanks & Regards,
Sudhir