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A Permit to Work (PTW) system provides a formal, written process to manage high-risk activities such as hot work, confined space entry, or electrical isolation.
This course explores what a Permit to Work is, why it’s needed, and how to manage the system effectively, ensuring high-risk tasks are always performed safely and in compliance with best practice .
Delivered in a half-day format depending on your needs, it combines clear theory with real-world examples, practical forms, and scenario-based discussion.
✔ Aligned with HSE guidance on control of work systems
✔ Covers common high-risk tasks and permit types
✔ Ideal for supervisors, managers, engineers and H&S staff
Who Is it For?What will you Learn?
This course is vital for anyone involved in writing, issuing, supervising, or working under permits, including:
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Engineers, site supervisors, and line managers
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Health & Safety advisors and auditors
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Maintenance, process, and operations personnel
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Contractors and permit holders
Ideal for workplaces carrying out confined space, hot work, lifting, excavation, electrical, or similar high-risk tasks.
Syllabus
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Permit-to-Work Systems Explained
Purpose, legal context, and connection to risk assessment and safe systems of work -
Typical High-Risk Tasks Requiring Permits
Hot works, confined space, electrical isolation, plant shutdown, excavation, etc. -
Roles & Responsibilities
Duties of issuers, supervisors, authorised persons, and permit holders -
Permit Documentation Essentials
What must be included: scope, hazards, controls, authorisation, validity, handover, and cancellation -
Control Measures & Safe Working Practices
Isolation, lock-off/tag-off, PPE, supervision, and emergency arrangements -
Incident Monitoring and Audit
Ensuring permits are followed, reviewed, handed back correctly, and learning from deviations
Key Information
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Half-day course
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Scenarios tailored to your workplace - we will utilise your own Permit-to-work system wherever possible.
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Available as on-site training for groups of staff anywhere in the UK
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Available as a virtual classroom course for groups of staff.
Delivery Options and Pricing
On-Site Training
We come to you! Ideal for teams of 4–12 staff.
Nationwide delivery. Utilise our skilled trainers wherever you are in the UK.
Pick the dates that fit your work schedule.
Tailor scenarios to your workplace.
£900 + Vat for up to 12 delegates.
£1,300 + Vat for up to 12 delegates - for two courses on the same day.
Virtual Classoom - Group
Live via Teams with an Expert trainer
Great for staff based at different sites across the UK
Pick the dates that fit your work schedule.
Tailor scenarios to your workplace.
£800 + Vat for up to 12 delegates.
£1,100 + Vat for up to 12 delegates - for two courses on the same day.
Why Study with Safety Stars?
Drive safer decisions, reduce legal risk, and strengthen leadership accountability.
Tailored to your operations
We incorporate your permit forms, processes, and work activities directly into the training for maximum relevance.
Grounded in legal and technical accuracy
Content reflects HSE guidance on Permit to Work systems and control of work procedures
Trainers with operational insight
Our instructors have real-world experience in high-risk industries and understand the practical challenges of managing permits.
Reduces risk and operational downtime
Properly managed permits prevent conflicting work, human error, and ensure safe task sequencing.
Supports audit readiness
Training your team on PTW processes provides evidence for internal audits, safety inspections, and compliance benchmarks.
Promotes accountability and ownership
Clarity on roles, responsibilities, and documentation leads to safer work and better communication.
Flexible delivery to suit your project schedule
We deliver PTW training across the UK — for single sites or multi-location projects — at times that minimise disruption.
Part of a complete safety solution
Combine this training with Risk Assessment, RAMS, Fire Safety, or Working at Height for a robust safety system.
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