Control of Work

CCPS RBPS Element 3.2 SAFE WORK PRACTICES

The RBPS element safe work practices helps control hazards associated with maintenance and other non-routine work is one of nine elements in the Managing Risk Pillar (Foundational Block).

Procedures are generally divided into three categories. Operating procedures govern activities that generally involve producing a product. Maintenance procedures, generally involve testing, inspecting, calibrating, maintaining, or repairing equipment. Safe work procedures, which are often supplemented with permits (i.e., a checklist that includes an authorization step), fill the gap between the other two sets of procedures. Safe work practices help control hazards and manage risk associated with non-routine work.

EI PSM Element 17 WORK CONTROL, PERMIT-TO-WORK AND TASK RISK MANAGEMENT

The execution of maintenance and project work activities, if not appropriately managed, can significantly increase the levels of HS&E and process safety risk.

Management must ensure that effective work control, permit to work and task risk management arrangements are in place, and followed, to control the risks arising from work activities.

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