Checklist · Site Safety & Administration

Permit to Work

Formal authorisation for high-risk work activities including hot work, confined space entry, electrical isolation, and work at heights, per WHS Regulation.

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Checklist Items

ItemPass / YesFail / No
PERMIT INFORMATION
Permit Number
Site / Project Name
Date of Issue
Valid From (Time)
Valid Until (Time)
Work Location / Area
WORK TYPE
Hot Work (welding, grinding, cutting)YesNo
Confined Space EntryYesNo
Electrical Isolation / Live WorkYesNo
Work at Heights (>2m)YesNo
Excavation / TrenchingYesNo
Hazardous Substance WorkYesNo
Other (describe)
WORK DESCRIPTION
Description of Work to be Performed
Equipment / Tools to be Used
Persons Performing the Work
PRE-WORK CHECKS
SWMS / JSA prepared and reviewed by workersYesNo
Hazardous area isolated (LOTO applied where required)PassFail
Atmosphere tested (for confined space / hot work)PassFail
Fire extinguisher / suppression equipment in placePassFail
PPE identified and availablePassFail
Communication method agreedYesNo
Rescue plan in place (confined space / heights)YesNo
Adjacent workers / public notifiedYesNo
APPROVALS
Issuing Authority Name
Issuing Authority Signature
Permit Receiver / Worker-in-Charge Name
Permit Receiver Signature
PERMIT CLOSE-OUT
Work completed satisfactorily?YesNo
Area left safe and clean?YesNo
Isolations removed / services reinstated?YesNo
Permit Close-Out Date
Closing Authority Signature