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Permit to Work
Permit to work training for supervisors and managers. Delegates leave able to operate a permit system that controls hazardous work and meets statutory duties.
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A permit to work system operated to standard
This permit to work training course covers the correct way to deliver a permit to work system so that statutory compliance is met and applied consistently. Content covers what a permit to work is, the health and safety legislative framework, the essentials of a permit to work system, risk assessments and method statements, and the types of permit in common use. Delegates leave clear on the role of permit issuer and able to operate a permit system in practice.
Three steps to a certified team
Pick the course, confirm a date, and we run the training. Every delegate leaves with a certificate - clear booking, clear agenda, no admin chase.
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Arrange in-house delivery tailored to your site
Opus delivers permit to work training at your premises. The course and examples are tailored to your activities and permit forms, so delegates work through scenarios drawn from the jobs you actually control through permits.
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Delivered by a working Opus consultant
An Opus H&S consultant delivers the course - working practitioners rather than full-time classroom instructors. Content covers the legislative framework, the essentials of a permit to work system, risk assessments and method statements, and the types of permit commonly used.
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Certificate of attendance on completion
Delegates are continuously monitored during the day. Each successful delegate receives an Opus certificate of attendance. Refresher recommended every two to three years or after significant change of role, equipment, or site.
What to expect from this course
What's covered
- What a permit to work is and when one is required - H&S legislative framework for hazardous work - Essentials of a permit to work system - Risk assessments and method statements - Types of permit in common use (hot work, confined space, working at height, isolation) - Practical walk-through using your own permit forms
Who it's for
Supervisors, managers and permit issuers - anyone who authorises, issues or signs off permits to work for hazardous activities. Also useful for contract managers who need a common language with clients that operate permit systems, and responsible persons accepting permitted work on site.
Prerequisites
None. No prior qualifications required. A working familiarity with the activities your site controls under permits is helpful for the tailored scenarios but not essential.
What you get
Opus certificate of attendance on successful completion. Continuous monitoring during the day rather than a written exam. Smaller group size of eight reflects the complexity of the content. Refresher recommended every two to three years or after a significant change of role, equipment or site. Internal authorisation to issue permits is set by your organisation's procedures.
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What non-compliance actually cost your business
67%
Reduction in near-miss incidents
£28K
Saved on insurance premiums annually
6hrs
Audit prep time per branch
Ready to get your team certified?
Speak with the team about booking this course, when our next dates are, and when it fits around your schedule.
Scheduled around your operations · On-site or e-learning · Certificate on completion
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