Oil and Gas Permit-to-Work Compliance Inspection Checklist

Permit-to-work failures are a leading cause of fatal accidents in oil and gas. This daily inspection verifies PTW system compliance per API RP 74 requirements and operator PTW procedures.

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy
Frequency: Daily
Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
Role: HSE Officer / Area Authority
Total Items: 31
Compliance: API RP 74 - Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 - Process Safety Management, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 - Permit-Required Confined Spaces, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 - Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO)

General Work Permit Compliance

Review general work permit compliance.

All active work permits within validity period with authorized signatures?
Work permits visible and posted at all active work sites?
Work being performed matches scope described in permit?
Permits issued by authorized Area Authority only?
No expired permits still in use?

Hot Work Permit Compliance

Inspect hot work permit compliance.

Gas test completed within required interval before hot work (typically 30 mins)?
Fire watch designated, trained, and present at hot work location?
Fire extinguisher within 30 feet of hot work?
Combustibles and flammables removed or shielded within 35 feet?
Fire watch continued 30+ minutes after hot work completion?

Confined Space Entry Permit

Verify confined space entry compliance.

Atmospheric testing (O2, combustible gas, H2S, CO) completed before entry?
Trained entry attendant present at entry point throughout entry?
Rescue plan established with rescue equipment available?
Continuous atmospheric monitoring inside space during entry?
All entrants logged in and out of confined space?

LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) Compliance

Verify LOTO procedures are being followed.

LOTO applied to all energy sources per written isolation plan?
Each worker placing a personal lock on all isolation points?
Zero energy state verified by affected worker before starting work?
LOTO log current with all isolated equipment listed?
No bypassed or unauthorized removal of locks observed?

SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations)

Review SIMOPS management.

SIMOPS review conducted for concurrent high-risk activities?
No conflicting operations (hot work near H2S, crane over live equipment)?
Communication protocol between SIMOPS crews established?
Drop zones from lifting operations established and communicated?
Each permit holder has authority and responsibility to halt unsafe SIMOPS?

PTW Closeout and Documentation

Verify permit closeout procedures.

All completed work permits formally closed with work area inspected?
Equipment returned to service per authorized procedure?
Work area restored to safe condition before permit closed?
PTW records retained per site document retention policy?
Any PTW near-misses or deficiencies reported per safety reporting system?
Daily PTW compliance inspection report completed?

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Why Use This Oil and Gas Permit-to-Work Compliance Inspection Checklist?

This oil and gas permit-to-work compliance inspection checklist helps oil & gas / energy teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for hse officer / area authority professionals, this checklist covers 31 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: daily.

Ensures compliance with API RP 74 - Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 - Process Safety Management, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 - Permit-Required Confined Spaces, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 - Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO). Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Oil and Gas Permit-to-Work Compliance Inspection Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 31 inspection items across 6 sections: General Work Permit Compliance, Hot Work Permit Compliance, Confined Space Entry Permit, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) Compliance, SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations), PTW Closeout and Documentation. It is designed for oil & gas / energy operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed daily. Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes.

Who should use this Oil and Gas Permit-to-Work Compliance Inspection Checklist?

This checklist is designed for HSE Officer / Area Authority professionals in the oil & gas / energy industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.