CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 10 Code of Safe Working Practice Q3 Answer

  1. The Code of Safe Working Practice for Merchant Seafarers states that a Permit to Work must be obtained before certain tasks can be undertaken
    (a) State the purposes of a Permit to Work.(4)
    (b) List SIX items that need to be included on a Permit to Work.(6)

(a) Purposes of a Permit to Work (4)

  1. To formally authorise work considered hazardous or potentially dangerous.
  2. To ensure hazards have been identified and assessed through a risk assessment.
  3. To specify necessary precautions and safety measures to control risks.
  4. To provide clear communication and accountability between those authorising, supervising, and carrying out the work.

(b) SIX items that need to be included on a Permit to Work (6)

  1. Description of the work to be carried out.
  2. Exact location of the task.
  3. Hazards identified and associated risks.
  4. Precautions required (e.g., ventilation, isolation, PPE, fire watch).
  5. Duration/validity of the permit (start and expiry time/date).
  6. Authorisation and signatures (issuing officer, responsible supervisor, and acknowledgement by the worker).

(Other acceptable inclusions: emergency arrangements, equipment isolation details, gas test results, requirement for standby personnel).