The Work Precautions Verifier (WPV) is a support role, delegated by the WPA, to ensure that Work Precautions have been properly implemented and will be effective in controlling hazards and risks associated with the work. If the role is performed by the WPA there will be no WPV nominated.
First, the Wellsite Permit Holder must ensure the required Work Precautions are implemented to allow them to be ‘verified’. The Verifier then checks that each control indicated with a ‘Y’ in Section B of the WPTW Form was fully implemented. Then then verify this by initialling in the ‘Initial by Verifier’ column.
The role of Work Precautions Verifier can be delegated by the WPA to a suitably competent person,
but the WPA is still jointly responsible to ensure that all required Work Precautions are in place before the permit is issued.
[Refer to the definition of ‘delegate’ in the WPTW Handbook Glossary].
NOTE: The role of the Verifier is only to confirm the implementation of a required control, it is not to second guess the WPA or to agree if a control is required or not. If the Verifier believes that additional controls may be required they should discuss this with the WPA, who will then amend the Permit Form.
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