Line Break Permit – Procedure

1. A written hazard assessment must be documented (on the permit) prior to opening any hazardous line.
2. The permit must be signed by the authorized supervisors, the personnel performing the work and the affected operator
3. The permit should be signed off at each shift change by the incoming shift. Permits should not automatically extend beyond the end of a shift.
4. The line-breaking procedure should be audited regularly to make sure it’s working as intended.