Working At Height Permit
This procedure outlines the essential steps, required equipment (such as MEWPs, ladders, harnesses, scaffolds), and safety verification questions that must be answered truthfully before work is authorized. It includes space for sign-offs from responsible parties to ensure accountability and compliance.
dalesman
05/22/2025
Working At Height Permit
The Working At Height Permit is a structured safety procedure that provides formal written authorization for personnel to perform tasks that involve working at height. This permit ensures that all necessary safety measures, equipment inspections, personnel qualifications, and environmental considerations are reviewed and verified before any elevated work begins. It is a critical component of workplace safety in industrial, construction, and maintenance environments.
Job description
Work order number
Date and time of Permit starts
Duration of working at height by the Hour
Location Of Work
Description Of Job
working at height equipment used
Please Answer the Following Questions Truthfully
Please answer YES, NO, N/A
Are you qualified/trained to undertake this work?
Is the area barricaded off?
Is a harness required?
if yes has it been inspected?
Is a ladder/scaffold/MEWP/scissor lift required?
If yes has it been Inspected?
Have you got the correct PPE?
Are weather conditions acceptable?
Are there any overhead hazards?
Any other hazards relevant to the job?
how have you mitigated the hazards?
Signature of Authorisation
Persons accepting Job
Click here to sign
Persons accepting Job #2
Click here to sign
Authorising Signature
Click here to sign
Closing out Signature
Click here to sign
Source: dalesman (Community Member)