News: General News

Wellsite Digital Update

As of the release of this newsletter we are now very happy to inform our users that the dashboard and reporting functions of the Digital Administration System have been completed. Furthermore, the fine tuning of the enrolment and payment processes are progressing well...

Do You Need a Permit for that Activity?

Work instructions and procedures may not on their own be adequate for most work activities, but some require extra care, particularly when the instruction or procedure is not an effective control measure in controlling the risk. Section 3 – Work Requiring a Permit...

Where Can Work Planning Go Wrong?

Many incidents occur within our industry that are directly related to activities that can be controlled by the Wellsite Permit to Work (WPTW) system. Over the years, we have seen serious injuries, environmental damage, equipment damage and project delays as a direct...

Managing Permits in Emergencies

  s5.3 of the WPTW Rev 3 Handbook deals with what to do in the event of a declared emergency. A declared emergency will be established upon any activation of an emergency signal and automatically cancels all authorised work unless it is part of routine equipment...

Work Party Responsibilities

  The Work Party is the list of personnel nominated by the WPA and Signed-on to the Permit who are authorised to perform the Scope of Work at the nominated Job Site for the duration specified on the Permit. Responsibilities of Work Party members include: Having...