Action when permit is delayed

Action when permit is delayed

• A. Wait for the permit to be issued and signed off before they begin.
• B. Start work immediately but with caution.
• C. Notify supervisor after starting work.
• D. Proceed after receiving verbal approval.

Answer: (A)

When a job requires a permit to work, no work should start until that permit is issued and signed off. The permit officially authorizes the task, confirming that hazards have been identified, controls are in place, and the responsible supervisor has reviewed and approved the work. If the permit is delayed, the safest and most compliant action is to wait rather than start, because beginning without formal authorization bypasses essential safety checks and documentation. Verbal approvals or starting with caution do not provide the required written record of protections, isolation, testing, and accountability. If the delay affects the plan, communicate with the supervisor to adjust scheduling or switch to non-permit-required tasks, but do not proceed until the permit is fully completed and signed.

When a job requires a permit to work, no work should start until that permit is issued and signed off. The permit officially authorizes the task, confirming that hazards have been identified, controls are in place, and the responsible supervisor has reviewed and approved the work. If the permit is delayed, the safest and most compliant action is to wait rather than start, because beginning without formal authorization bypasses essential safety checks and documentation. Verbal approvals or starting with caution do not provide the required written record of protections, isolation, testing, and accountability. If the delay affects the plan, communicate with the supervisor to adjust scheduling or switch to non-permit-required tasks, but do not proceed until the permit is fully completed and signed.