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HS&E Operatives practice question: Permits to work (6 of 7)

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A permit job is stopped part way because a spare part has not arrived. The permit is suspended.

What does this mean?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. The permit and isolations stay in force
  2. B. The isolations can be removed while you wait
  3. C. Anyone can restart the job when the part arrives
  4. D. The permit is finished and the equipment can be used
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says a suspended permit remains live until it is cancelled, so the isolations stay in place. Work can't restart until the issuer has checked it is safe.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. The isolations stay in place. Removing them could put the next person at risk.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Work should only restart once the issuer has checked it is safe and revalidated the permit.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. A suspended job is not finished. The equipment must not be used until the permit is handed back and cancelled.

Explanation

A suspended permit is still live. Isolations stay on, and work only restarts once the issuer has checked it is safe.

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