Take 5 Risk Assessment & Work Permits

This process is a proactive safety tool used to identify and control hazards before starting any task. The "Take 5" involves five quick steps: Stop, Look, Assess, Control, and Monitor—encouraging workers to pause and evaluate risks in their environment. When higher-risk tasks are identified, formal **Work Permits** (e.g., Hot Work, Confined Space, Electrical) are issued to ensure proper controls and authorization are in place before work begins.