Permit to Work — basic quiz

Five quick questions on how the permit to work system keeps high-risk jobs safe.

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1What is a permit to work?

AA written approval to carry out a specific high-risk job BA visa that allows a worker to stay in the country CA daily attendance sheet DA purchase order for tools

Explanation: A permit to work is a formal written system that controls specific high-risk work at a specific place and time.

2Which of these jobs normally needs a hot work permit?

AWelding or grinding BOffice cleaning CReading drawings DToolbox talk

Explanation: Hot work is any work that can create sparks, flames or heat, such as welding, cutting and grinding.

3When should the permit be closed?

AWhen the work is finished and the area is left safe BAt the start of the job COnly at the end of the month DIt never needs to be closed

Explanation: Closing the permit confirms the job is done, people are clear and the area is safe to hand back.

4What should happen if site conditions change during the job?

AStop work and review the permit BCarry on and tell the supervisor later CAsk a colleague to sign instead DNothing, the permit is still valid

Explanation: A permit is valid only for the conditions it was issued for. If conditions change, work stops and the permit is reviewed.

5Who must understand the permit conditions before work starts?

AEveryone doing the work BOnly the safety officer COnly the client DOnly the permit issuer

Explanation: All workers must be briefed on the hazards and controls written on the permit.

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