Permit to Work Management System
A fully compliant, auditable permit-to-work management system built on the harmonised Model WHS Regulations and Victoria's OHS Act 2004. Featuring 12 statutory high-risk permits — from energised electrical (AS/NZS 4836) and confined spaces (AS 2865) to hot work (AS 1674.1), deep excavation, critical crane lifting, and industrial radiography.
12 Statutory Australian Permits
Under Model WHS Regulations and Victoria OHS Act 2004, high-consequence activities require documented permit authorisation before work commences. Each template contains prescribed pre-start checks, role separation, testing logs, and close-out verification.
Energised Electrical Work Permit
Mandatory statutory permit required before performing work on or near exposed energised electrical equipment exceeding 50V AC / 120V DC. Requires documented safety case proving why de-energisation is not practicable.
- Dedicated licensed Safety Observer with current CPR/LVR training within 12 months
- Arc flash boundary calculation and flash hazard risk assessment
- Insulated hand tools rated to 1000V tested to AS/NZS 4836
Confined Space Entry & Rescue Permit
Mandatory statutory permit for entry into any enclosed or partially enclosed space not designed for continuous human occupancy with potential atmospheric hazards, engulfment, or oxygen deficiency.
- 4-gas calibrated atmospheric testing record (O₂: 19.5%–23.5%, LEL: <5%, CO: <30 ppm, H₂S: <10 ppm)
- Continuous mechanical ventilation with fresh air intake verification
- Dedicated Standby Person stationed at entry point throughout duration
Hot Work & Fire Watch Permit
Mandatory statutory permit for any task producing sparks, flame, or heat (welding, cutting, grinding, heating, torch brazing) outside a designated safe workshop.
- 11-metre radial clearance of all combustible materials and combustible dusts
- Fire-resistant welding blankets covering wall penetrations, drains, and gaps
- Charged 9kg ABE dry powder and 9L pressurised water/foam extinguishers on hand
Excavation & Ground Penetration Permit
Mandatory statutory permit for any trench or excavation deeper than 1.5 metres, shaft sinking, or mechanical ground penetration where underground services could be damaged.
- Current Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) plan verification within 30 days
- Electromagnetic cable/pipe locator survey and physical potholing within 1m of services
- Geotechnical soil classification (Type A, B, C) and engineered shoring or 45° battering
Crane Critical Heavy Lift Permit
Mandatory statutory permit for critical lifts: load exceeding 80% of rated chart capacity, multi-crane tandem lifts, lifts over operating plant or occupied facilities, blind lifts, or lifting personnel in workboxes.
- Engineered Lift Study signed by qualified lift planner / structural engineer
- Ground bearing pressure calculation and verified outrigger timber bog mat sizing
- Rigging calculation verifying slings, shackles, and spreader beams within safety factor (5:1)
Radiography / Density Gauge Permit
Mandatory statutory permit for industrial non-destructive testing (NDT) using gamma ray projectors (Ir-192, Se-75, Co-60), industrial X-ray tubes, or nuclear moisture/density soil gauges (Cs-137 / Am-241:Be).
- Licensed Industrial Radiographer and appointed Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) on site
- Perimeter dose calculation and survey meter verification to ensure boundary ≤2.5 µSv/h
- Physical barricades with radioactive warning trefoil signs and flashing amber beacon
Working at Heights & Fall Protection Permit
Mandatory statutory permit for any task where a worker is exposed to a fall from height of 2 metres or more, fragile roofing materials, unprotected floor penetrations, or boom-type elevating work platforms.
- Hierarchy of fall control verified (passive fall prevention prioritised)
- Certified 15kN anchor points with current 12-month inspection tags
- Full body harness and dual shock-absorbing lanyards inspected prior to use
High Voltage (HV) Isolation Sanction
Mandatory statutory sanction for testing, isolating, switching, or undertaking maintenance on installations operating at voltages exceeding 1000V AC or 1500V DC.
- Written and counter-signed HV switching program executed step-by-step
- Designated accredited HV Authorised Switching Operator executing operations
- Prove-dead testing with calibrated high-voltage proximity and contact detectors
Demolition & Structural Dismantling Permit
Mandatory statutory permit for any complete or partial demolition of a building, structural alteration, removal of load-bearing members, or mechanical dismantling.
- Pre-demolition structural engineering dilapidation and sequence report
- Hazardous materials clearance (asbestos register, synthetic mineral fibres, lead paint)
- Physical isolation and disconnection certificates for gas, electrical, water, and sewer services
Complex Scaffolding & Suspended Stage Permit
Mandatory statutory permit for the erection, modification, handover, and dismantling of complex scaffolding: cantilevered, hung, spur, catch, or suspended swing stages, and scaffolds exceeding 4m.
- Licensed Advanced Scaffolder (SA) on site supervising erection and modification
- Structural tie-in pull test certification (minimum 6.1kN proof testing to concrete/steel)
- Secondary safety wire rope and inertia reel fall arrest on all suspended swing stages
Hazardous Chemicals Line Breaking Permit
Mandatory statutory permit for opening, disconnecting, breaking into, or cutting pipes, vessels, pumps, or storage tanks carrying hazardous chemicals, flammable liquids, corrosives, or toxic gases.
- Double block and bleed mechanical isolation with locked and tagged valves
- Physical insertion of rated blind flange or slip spade with tagged orientation
- System depressurisation and zero chemical residual proof
Work Over Water & Marine Fall Permit
Mandatory statutory permit for construction, maintenance, painting, or piling over or adjacent to water (wharves, piers, bridges, dams, marinas) where drowning is a risk.
- Mandatory Level 150/275 Personal Flotation Device (PFD / life jacket) with auto-inflation
- Dedicated motorized rescue boat with certified coxswain on live standby within 50m
- Life rings with 30m buoyant throw lines staged at 15-metre intervals along edge
Complete Systems & Bundles
Why this system
Audit-ready records
Built on a controlled permit-to-work cycle — issue, authorise, control, extend, close-out — producing the evidence of due diligence a regulator or principal contractor expects.
Jurisdiction-correct
Each file references your state's primary Act, regulator and the relevant model Codes of Practice — harmonised WHS for seven states, the OHS Act 2004 for Victoria.
Editable, limits locked
Microsoft Word with fillable permit forms and bracketed [fields]. Fixed safety thresholds — such as AS 2865 confined-space limits — are locked as guidance, not left to edit by mistake.
Buy by the task
Take the single permit a job requires, or the complete pack for your industry. One-time purchase, no subscription.
How it works
Choose your statutory permits
Pick the single permit a task requires, or the complete pack for your industry.
Pick your jurisdiction
Choose your state at checkout — the file references that jurisdiction's Act, regulator and Codes of Practice.
Pay securely
Checkout is handled by Stripe. One-time payment, no subscription.
Tailor & authorise
Fill the bracketed [fields] for your site, plant and personnel, and have a competent person review before issuing live permits.
What every purchase includes
- ✓Editable Microsoft Word with fillable permit forms
- ✓Aligned to the harmonised model WHS laws and Victorian OHS
- ✓References to the relevant model Codes of Practice
- ✓Fixed safety limits (e.g. AS 2865 confined-space) locked as guidance
- ✓Bracketed [fields] for site, plant and personnel
- ✓Legal disclaimer on every document · instant download
Frequently asked
Which pack do I need?
Choose by the highest-risk work you authorise, not the average. General & Commercial suits lower-risk indoor sites — offices, retail, hospitality, healthcare, education. Construction & Manufacturing covers active worksites and production floors, adding excavation, lifting and scaffolding. Heavy Industry & Energy Sector handles high-consequence work — mining, energy, demolition and radiography.
Do these make us compliant?
The system is built to comply with the harmonised model WHS laws and Victoria's OHS Act 2004. To achieve and demonstrate compliance in your organisation, you implement and maintain it, keep the records, and have it reviewed by a competent person before issuing live permits. Responsibility under the legislation remains with the PCBU / duty holder.
How are they priced?
Buy any document on its own from $150 (the governing system framework is $250–$350 depending on tier), or purchase the complete tier pack: General & Commercial $1,020 (7 docs), Construction & Manufacturing $1,825 (10 docs), Heavy Industry & Energy Sector $2,419 (11 docs).
Do they cover my jurisdiction?
Yes. You choose your state at checkout (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT or NT) and the file references that jurisdiction's primary Act, regulator and Codes of Practice. Victoria is built on the OHS Act 2004; the other seven on the harmonised model WHS laws.
Are they editable?
Yes. Everything is supplied as editable Microsoft Word with the permit form built in and bracketed [fields] so you can tailor each document to your site, plant and personnel. Fixed safety limits (e.g. AS 2865 confined-space thresholds) are locked as guidance.
Is this a subscription?
No. Every product is a one-time purchase. You own the editable files.
Can I share or resell the system?
No. The system is licensed for use within the purchasing organisation only. The documents may not be resold, redistributed or shared with third parties. Full terms apply at point of sale.
Do I still need a competent review?
Yes — as best practice. The system is supplied ready to implement; have a competent person confirm it fits your site, plant and personnel, in consultation with workers, before issuing live permits.
Authorise high-risk work, properly.
Pick the single statutory permit a task needs. One-time purchase. Instant download.
A Permit-to-Work Management System supplied as editable Microsoft Word documents, built to comply with the harmonised model WHS laws and Victoria's OHS Act 2004. Compliance is achieved by implementing and maintaining the system and having it reviewed by a competent person, in consultation with workers, for your site, plant and personnel; final responsibility under the legislation remains with the PCBU. Licensed for use within the purchasing organisation only. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the vendor's liability is limited to the price paid.