Permit to Work Training. PepsiCo foods Ethiopia _EHS.
Objectives. - Understand the Permit to Work (PtW) system - Identify types of work requiring a permit - Learn roles and responsibilities - Review permit process and documentation - Promote workplace safety and compliance.
What is a Permit to Work?. - A formal written system to control certain types of work - Ensures risks are assessed and controlled - Required for high-risk or non-routine activities.
Why PtW is Important. - Prevents accidents and injuries - Ensures hazard identification and control - Provides clear communication and accountability.
Types of Work Requiring PtW. - Hot work (welding, cutting) - Confined space entry - Electrical work - Working at height - Excavation - Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
Permit to Work Process. 1. Request permit 2. Risk assessment and hazard identification 3. Authorization and approval 4. Work execution with supervision 5. Permit closure and review.
Roles and Responsibilities. - Permit Issuer: Reviews and authorizes work - Permit Holder: Executes work as per conditions - Area Authority: Ensures site readiness - EHS: Monitors safety compliance.
Key Elements of a Permit. - Work description - Location and duration - Hazard and control measures - PPE requirements - Emergency procedures - Approvals and signatures.
Hazard Controls. - Use of PPE - Isolation of energy sources (LOTO) - Gas testing - Barricading - Fire watches - Supervision and monitoring.
Communication & Coordination. - Toolbox talks - Permit display at worksite - Coordination between multiple permits - Shift handover communication.
Permit Validity and Extension. - Clearly defined start and end times - Revalidation for shift changes or interruptions - Fresh permit for major changes in scope.
Suspension and Cancellation. - When conditions become unsafe - Unplanned changes in scope or location - Upon job completion or emergency evacuation.
Documentation and Record Keeping. - Retain permit records as per policy - Include risk assessments and checklists - Useful for audits and investigations.
Common Issues in PtW. - Missing or incomplete permits - Untrained personnel - Poor communication - Ignoring permit conditions.
Best Practices. - Train all personnel on PtW - Regular audits and inspections - Use digital PtW systems if available - Review and update procedures regularly.
Q&A and Wrap-Up. - Summary of key points - Questions and discussion.