General Work Permit
Construction & Manufacturing edition
Everyday control for non-routine tasks that don't fall under a specific high-risk permit. Medium Hazard edition — editable Word document with its permit form built in. Choose your state at checkout.
What this permit controls
Authorises and controls non-routine tasks that don't fall under a specific high-risk permit — general maintenance, minor works and contractor activities. The catch-all that ensures even ordinary work is assessed and authorised before it starts.
Typical work covered
- ✓Routine maintenance and minor repairs
- ✓Plant inspections and condition checks
- ✓Cleaning and housekeeping work
- ✓Office / amenity fit-out work
- ✓Work that doesn't meet permit-required thresholds but still needs control
Hazards this permit addresses
Each hazard is identified on the permit form with the controls that must be in place before the issuer signs.
Outcome if uncontrolled: Interface incidents with site activity.
Outcome if uncontrolled: Worker exposure to uncontrolled hazards.
Outcome if uncontrolled: Equipment damage, injury.
Outcome if uncontrolled: Multi-trade interface incidents.
What the permit form includes
Editable Microsoft Word form. Yellow cells are the only ones you complete on a typical job. Sections:
How to use this permit
Worker describes the task and identifies hazards.
Supervisor reviews, confirms controls are adequate, signs.
Worker proceeds; signs close-out at end. Permit retained for audit.
Frequently asked
What format is it in?
Editable Microsoft Word (.docx) with its permit form built in. Bracketed [fields] mark where to add your business name, ABN, site details and authorising officers.
Which jurisdiction do I get?
You choose your state at checkout (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT or NT). The document references the Act, regulator and code of practice in force there — Victoria on OHS, the rest on harmonised WHS.
Is it cheaper in the pack?
Yes — the Medium-Hazard Pack bundles 10 documents for $1,825 with a 15% saving. Buying singles is best when you need only one or two.
Do I still need review?
Yes. This is a starting-point template; customise it to your site and have a competent person review it, in consultation with workers, before issuing live permits.
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.