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Electrical Work Permit

permit
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This permit is used to get official permission before starting any electrical work, especially on live or potentially live circuits. It ensures all safety checks like LOTO (Lock-Out Tag-Out) are done to prevent electric shocks, arc flashes, or other accidents.

ReferencesBOCW Act, 1996BOCW (Central) Rules, 1998 (Rule 47)CEA (Safety & Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010IS 5216: Guide for safety procedures and practices in electrical workIS 4770: Specification for Rubber Gloves for Electrical PurposesNational Electrical Code of India 2023 (SP 30)
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📍 When to use this template
  • Before starting any new electrical installation, testing, commissioning, or maintenance work.
  • A new permit is required for each specific task or for each shift, as decided by the Safety Officer.
  • Filled by the Contractor's Site Engineer/Supervisor, checked by the PMC/Client's Electrical Engineer, and approved by the Safety Officer.
Sections & fields
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1Header / Project Info8 fields
Project Name
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Contract / Package No.
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Permit No.
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Date & Time of Request
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Permit Validity (From Date/Time)
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Permit Validity (To Date/Time)
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Prepared By (Contractor)
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Approved By (PMC/Client Safety)
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2Work Details & Location6 fields
Exact Location of Work (Building/Floor/Grid Ref)
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Description of Electrical Work
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Equipment / Circuit ID to be worked on
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Voltage Level (e.g., 230V, 415V, 11kV)
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Is it a new installation or maintenance?
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Drawing Reference No.
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3Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)6 fields
HIRA / JSA Reference No.
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Potential Hazards Identified (Electric Shock, Arc Flash, Fire, Falls from height)
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Control Measures Implemented
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Emergency Contact Person & Number
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Location of Nearest First Aid Station
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Location of Nearest Assembly Point
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4Pre-Work Safety Checklist (LOTO & Isolation)8 fields
Isolator/Breaker Identified & Switched Off?
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Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) Applied? (Yes/No/NA)
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LOTO Lock Number(s) & Key Holder Name
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Voltage Confirmed Zero using Calibrated Multimeter?
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'Men at Work' / 'Danger' Signage Displayed?
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Area Barricaded with Warning Tape?
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Proper Earthing Provided (if required)?
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Fire Extinguisher (CO2/DCP) available at work spot?
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5Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist6 fields
Electrical Safety Helmet (IS 2925)
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Safety Shoes (IS 15298)
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Insulated Hand Gloves (IS 4770) - Checked for leaks?
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Face Shield / Arc Flash Suit (as per HIRA)
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Cotton Overalls (No synthetic clothing)
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Insulated Tools Checked?
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6Work Completion & Permit Closure8 fields
Work Completed (Yes/No)
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All Tools & Materials Removed?
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Area Cleaned & Housekeeping Done?
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LOTO Locks & Tags Removed by authorized person?
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Circuit Re-energized?
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Closed By (Contractor Supervisor)
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Time of Closure
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Verified By (PMC/Client Engineer)
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💡 Sample filled excerpt
Description of Electrical Work: DB dressing and termination for Lighting Panel LP-02-04 in Tower A, 2nd Floor. LOTO Applied?: Yes. LOTO Lock Number(s): CON-E-112, CON-E-113. Voltage Confirmed Zero?: Yes, checked by Mr. Ramesh Kumar with calibrated multimeter (ID: MM-08).
⚖ Compliance notes
  • Helps comply with the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act, 1996, and Central Rules, 1998 (Rule 47: Electrical Hazards).
  • Ensures adherence to the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010.
  • Provides documented proof of Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) procedure, a key requirement during safety audits.
  • Fulfills general duty of care clauses found in most construction contracts (e.g., FIDIC Clause 4.8 - Safety Procedures).