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Performing Authority

Accept a Permit

Status: Issued Issued → Awaiting Opening Awaiting Opening

As Performing Authority, accept responsibility for an issued permit so it can be opened on site.

When to use

Use this task when a permit is in Issued and you are the Performing Authority for the work.

Before you start — check before launching the task
  • You hold the Performing Authority role (typical positions: Discipline Supervisor/Foreman, Electrical Isolator/Authority, ICSS Supervisor).
  • You have read the permit, its risk assessment and the planned control measures, and you accept responsibility for the work.

Step-by-step

  1. Open the issued permit.
    Open an issued permit awaiting acceptance.
  2. Review the permit and the planned control measures.
  3. Sign Accept by Performing Authority.
    Accept the permit as Performing Authority.

Expected result

The permit moves from Issued to Awaiting Opening. The next task is Open a Permit on Site.

Key Referentiel rules

  1. The performing authority countersigns the permit before work starts, confirming the planned control measures are in place and the supporting documentation is valid. (CR-GR-HSE-402, Req 3.5.1)
  2. A pre-job briefing (Toolbox Talk) is carried out after issue; the performing authority explains the procedure, environment, risks and controls to all workers, and it is documented and signed. (CR-GR-HSE-402, Req 3.5.2)

Tips & pitfalls

Tip — accepting means owning the controls. By accepting, you confirm you can implement the permit safely.

Pitfall — accepting a permit you cannot actually execute. If tools or conditions differ from the plan, raise it rather than accept.

Common mistakes

Mistake Consequence
Accepting without reading the controls Work may start without the planned measures
Accepting when conditions differ from the permit Permit no longer matches reality; should be reverted/cancelled
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