Permit to Work Training: Authorised Person - RSTC-986

This permit to work training course develops competence in the application, control and supervision of Permit to Work (PTW) systems, in line with HSE HSG250 guidance.

The course guides candidates through best practise methods of form completion, introduces permit office concepts and illustrates the consequences of failure should a permit to work system be mismanaged

It is suitable for organisations implementing or improving permit systems across non-traditional and industrial sectors.

Why Permit to Work Training Matters

Permit to Work systems are critical for controlling high-risk activities. Failures often occur due to poor understanding, weak controls or lack of competence.

This course provides a clear, practical framework for applying PTW systems effectively.

Who Should Attend

  • Authorised Persons
  • Supervisors and managers
  • Engineers and maintenance leads
  • Health & Safety professionals

What You'll Learn

Delegates will learn:

Permit to Work Principles & Purpose

  • The role of Permit to Work systems in controlling high-risk activities
  • When a Permit to Work is required and when it is not
  • The relationship between risk assessment, safe systems of work and permits
  • Limitations of Permit to Work systems and common misuse

Legal Framework & Guidance

  • HSE expectations and HSG250 guidance
  • Legal duties placed on employers, managers and Authorised Persons
  • How Permit to Work systems support compliance with health and safety legislation
  • Consequences of non-compliance and enforcement action

Roles, Responsibilities & Competence

  • Responsibilities of Authorised Persons, Permit Issuers and Permit Holders
  • Differences between authorisation and permission (ATW vs PTW)
  • Competence requirements for those operating within PTW systems
  • Managing contractors and multi-disciplinary work

Permit Documentation & Supporting Controls

  • Use of permit suites and supporting documentation
  • Integration of RAMS, RA and SOPs into the permit process
  • Use and management of isolation registers
  • Permit handover, suspension and cancellation

Hazard Identification & Risk Control

  • Identification of hazards associated with high-risk work
  • Selection and application of control measures
  • Coordination of isolations and interfaces with LOTOTO systems
  • Managing simultaneous operations and conflicting activities

Practical Application of PTW Systems

  • Completing permits using realistic desktop case studies
  • Assessing competence of those receiving permits
  • Authorising, issuing, monitoring and closing permits
  • Managing live permits and changes to work scope

Learning from Incidents

  • Common causes of Permit to Work failures
  • Review of incidents linked to poor permit control
  • Understanding the human factors involved in PTW breakdowns
  • Lessons learned and system improvement

Monitoring, Supervision & Review

  • Supervising work carried out under permit
  • Identifying deviations from permit conditions
  • Auditing and reviewing Permit to Work systems

Continuous improvement of PTW arrangements

Assessment

  • Completion of permits using realistic case studies
  • Competence assessment through scenario based exercises

Course Details

  • Course Code: RSTC-986
  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Certification: Reece Safety in-house certificate
  • Revalidation: 3 Years

Course Delivery Options

Training can be delivered via:

  • One of our training facilities in Elland, West Yorkshire or Bury, Lancashire
  • On site across the UK (subject to site assessment)
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