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Work types

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All high-hazard activities requiring a permit-to-work. Pick a work type to see the applicable regulations.

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Working at height
All work from 1.8 m with fall risk.
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Hot work
Welding, cutting, soldering, open-flame and spark-generating work.
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Gas-hazardous work
Work in environments with harmful, explosive and toxic gases.
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Confined-space work
Work in tanks, pits, vessels and other confined spaces.
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Work on electrical installations
Live and de-energised work — POTEE, PTEEP.
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Earthworks
Pits, trenches, soil excavation, underground utilities.
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Lifting operations
Operation of cranes, elevators, hoists; rigging.
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Welding on hazardous sites
Electric and gas welding on hazardous industrial facilities.
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Loading and unloading
Manual and mechanised load handling.
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Hydrotechnical work
Work on water bodies, dams, locks.
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Assembly work
Structure assembly and equipment installation.
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High-hazard activities
General list of work requiring a permit-to-work.
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