Approve Permit

Explanation

Use this activity to approve a permit. An approved permit does not usually require a revision, however if such a requirement does arise you can revise it by changing the status to Under Preparation (right-click, point to Permit Status and click Revise). When the revision has been made you can once again approve the permit.

In addition, a permit with the Preparation Approved status can also be cancelled if required, provided no isolation orders are connected to it.

Prerequisites

A permit must have been defined and isolation orders connected (if required) in the Permit window .

System Effects

As a result of this activity the permit is approved, and will receive the Preparation Approved status.

Window

Permits
Permit

Related Window Descriptions

Permits
Permit
Permit/Prepare

Procedure

  1. Open the Permit window and query for the permit that should be approved (F3).
  2. Click the Prepare tab and enter the signature of the employee who prepared the permit in the Prepared By field. Use the List of Values to select a suitable value.
  3. Enter the signature of the work leader. Use the List of Values to select a suitable value.
  4. Save the information (F12).
  5. Right-click on the window, point to Permit Status and click Prepare.
  6. Next enter a value in the Approved By field. Use the List of Values to select a suitable value.
  7. Save the information (F12).
  8. Right-click, point to Permit Status and click Approve Preparation.