Introduction

Occupational Safety and Health American Council (OSHAC) develop this course is intended to people in charge of divisional units to ensure that a safe system of work is in place for maintenance work, small or short term projects where previously hazardous conditions have been identified. A permit to work system will be required to ensure no worker is subjected to any significant risk, and also in fulfilling legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work.

Intended Audience

OSHAC designed this qualification for those responsible for implementing permit to work systems, new employees selected by the organization for issuing and signing off permits to work, existing personnel in the organization who issue and sign off permits that require formal training

What is the right career path for you?

There are several safety positions with different levels of responsibility in an Occupational Safety and Health career path. Each advancing level typically requires higher levels of experience, education, and knowledge and skills in leadership, business practices, safety and health, and communication and information technology. OSHAC wants to help our students who want to learn about these career opportunities.

Course Content

To qualify for this program certificate, students must complete all required courses listed below. There is no time limit to complete the required courses.

• Introduction.
• Why a permit to work is required.
• Accidents and human error.
• Permit to work systems.
• When a permit to work is suitable risk control.
• Issuing a permit to work.
• Terminating a permit to work.
• Responsibilities of your role.
• Potential problems and how to solve them.
• Keeping records.
• Laws and legislation.

Assessment Methods

This qualification is assessed by the Written Assessment (MCQ's).