Permit to Work Systems and Control of Work
High risk maintenance and operational tasks depend on a robust permit to work system to keep people safe. This course explains how to design, issue, and audit permits for hot work, confined space entry, and other hazardous activities. Participants practise the roles of issuer and receiver through realistic scenarios.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Explaining the purpose and scope of permit systems
- 02Identifying which tasks demand a formal permit
- 03Completing hot work and confined space permits accurately
- 04Coordinating isolations and lock out procedures with the permit
- 05Managing simultaneous operations that conflict with one another
- 06Handling permit handover across shift changes
- 07Auditing permit compliance out in the field
What you will gain
- Explain the purpose and scope of a permit to work system
- Identify tasks that require a permit
- Complete permits accurately for common hazards
- Coordinate isolations and lock out procedures
- Manage simultaneous and conflicting activities
- Audit permit compliance in the field
Who should attend
- Maintenance planners and supervisors
- Operations and shift personnel
- HSE advisors
- Contractor coordinators
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 22 to 23 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 3 to 4 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 12 to 13 Jul 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
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- 2 Days
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- Health, Safety & Environment
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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