1. Work with a valid work permit when required
The Objective of the Permit To Work (PTW) system is “To provide a system which ensures that work activities can be carried out in a safe manner”.
The PTW System Corporate Custodian is the Production Function Permit to Work System Manager (UOP/7) who is responsible for providing steering / direction to ensure that the PTW System meets the needs of PDO.
The PTW Training Custodian is UOP/7 who is responsible for the content and suitability of PTW training.
Asset Directors are responsible for the implementation of the PTW System, and for appointing Focal Points for the PTW System in each Area.
Objective
Custodians

2. Work with a valid work permit when required
Inside a process or hydrocarbon area
On an electrical installation
When entering a Confined Space
When other Supplementary Certificates are required to carry out the work i.e. Isolation (Mech. or Elect.) and Gas Testing
Work within emergency planning zone of a critical sour area
The work is not familiar to the Work Force
The work is not carried out by competent staff
An approved procedure is not in force for the work
A Permit is required for any work carried out
A Permit is also required when
For all other Work a No-Permit Form should be completed

3. Work with a valid work permit when required
Three types of Main Document used in the
Permit to Work System
Class A - Red Edged Permits - Class A Permits are required for high risk work. This is work that could lead to major consequences such as fire, explosion, or loss of life. Example: Hot work in a Process Area
Class B - Blue Edged Permits - Class B Permits are required for medium risk work. Example: Hot Work in a Hydrocarbon area
No Permit Job - Jobs that have been determined as no Permit Jobs need to be discussed, agreed and authorised as such. These still need to be risk assessed Example: Entry into Well Cellars or Cosasco pits by Area Authority to carry out Operational Tasks to an approved procedure

4. Work with a valid work permit when required
All work undertaken using the PTW system requires to be Hazard Assessed and controls put in place to enable the work to be done safely.
Hazard Assessment is accomplished using the Job HSE Plan. The Job HSE Plan System is accessed electronically from the PDO Web. The following link will bring up the Web Page above Job HSE Plan. For 3rd Party Contractors who do not have access to the PDO Intranet the page can be accessed from HSE for Contractors.
In addition to the Job HSE Plan, the PTW Holder shall conduct a TRIC discussion.
The TRIC is not a repeat of the Job HSE Plan but a location specific Risk Assessment, which will focus on the hazards at the worksite at the time the work is to be carried out. The TRIC shall be carried out at the Worksite immediately prior to the activity start.
Hazard Management
Toolbox Talk Risk Identification Card (TRIC)

5. Work with a valid work permit when required
Incident Occurred 18 June 2007
Mud agitator started with two men working inside the mud-tank
No PTW
No gas test
No confined space entry permit or control
No positive isolation (Electrical or Mechanical)
No lock-out/tag
Consequence
Potential Serious & Possibly Fatal

6. Work with a valid work permit when required
Supervisor Tips
Pose Question to your group
Allow 5 minutes for discussion on each Question
Summarize what you have heard before moving to the next Question
Split big groups up into smaller discussion teams
Take your time
Encourage everyone to take part
Look for real examples from your own workplace
Find and use real examples of incidents related to this rule from your site
Link the discussion to real work on site involving the people in the tool box talk

7. Work with a valid work permit when required Quiz
Question
You are the Permit Applicant and you have ‘Grinding’ to be undertaken within the perimeter fence (process area) of the Production Station. Which of these Permits should you raise to carryout the work?
Red edged PTW
Blue edged PTW
No Permit Job Application Form
All of the above
correct answer

8. Work with a valid work permit when required
Question
You are the Permit Holder and you have to complete the TRIC. When would you fill in the card?
Once you have received the Permit from the permit Applicant
The day before the work is about to be carried out
Once the work has started and you see a hazard
At the worksite immediately before the work is started
Correct answer

9. Work with a valid work permit when required
Question
Who in PDO is/are responsible for the implementation of the PTW System, and for appointing Focal Points for the PTW System in each Area?
Production Function Permit to Work System Manager (UOP/7)
Asset Directors
Functional Operations Manager (UOP)
All of the above
correct answer