Resolving conflicts with permits to work

Conflicts with permits to work can occur when multiple permits to work are attached to the same equipment or have the same isolation points or location. Identify potential conflicts and choose the method by which to resolve the conflicts.

To resolve conflicts with permits to work:

  1. Open the Permit to Work form.
  2. Select the permit to work for which to resolve conflicts, and then click the Conflicts tab.
  3. Click Add Record.
  4. Conflicting PTW—Enter the permit to work with the conflict. The system automatically populates the description, Organization, Status, PTW Type, Risk, Equipment, Equipment Org., equipment description, Location, Location Org., Responsible,Holder, Un-Assessed Conflicts, Date Required, Valid Until, Created By, Date Created, Updated By, and Date Updated.
  5. Resolution—Select the method for resolving the conflict with the conflicting permit to work.
  6. Click Submit.