PTW Readiness Checker — Is Your Permit System HSE-Compliant?
Answer 10 questions about your current permit-to-work system and get a compliance score with specific recommendations aligned to HSG250.
Answer 10 questions about your current permit-to-work system. Each question is based on HSE guidance (HSG250) and common audit findings.
1. Do you have a written permit-to-work procedure?
2. Are permits issued for all high-risk activities (hot work, confined space, height, electrical)?
3. Does every permit require two signatures — applicant and authoriser?
4. Are permits time-limited (single shift or single day)?
5. Is there a formal close-out process when work is completed?
6. Can you produce a complete permit history within 5 minutes if an inspector asks?
7. Are hazard checklists specific to each permit type (not a generic one-size-fits-all)?
8. Do you record isolations, lock-out/tag-out, and reinstatement on the permit?
9. Are permit authorisers trained and formally appointed?
10. Do you review and audit your permit system at least annually?