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Freedom of Information request 399-2024

Response published: 3 November 2024

FOI Request

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?

FOI Response

Please find our responses below.

a. Which types of work require a Permit To Work to be completed on your sites?
Fire Alarm Interruptions, Hot Works, Confined Space, Medical Gas, Transfer of Control electrical. Electrical Isolation/shut down, Ventilation critical care., Decontamination: validation permits, servicing permits.

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.

d. Who within your organisation is responsible for the issuance, sign-off, and provision of evidence for Permits To Work?
Authorised Persons APs. for relevant HTMs