Analysis of the Role of Permit to Work in Controlling Potential Hazards for Workers at PT X
- 1Department Public Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia
- 2Department Business Administration, Soka University, Tokyo, Japan
Abstract
This study analyzes the effectiveness of the Permit to Work (PTW) system in controlling potential hazards for workers at PT X. This pest control company handles various field operations with occupational safety risks. Using a comprehensive methodology combining literature review, interviews, and direct observations, the research examines three critical phases of the PTW implementation: planning, execution, and completion. The findings reveal that while PT X has established a basic PTW system with weekly permit issuance and risk identification procedures, several significant shortcomings exist in its implementation. Notably, the company's PTW documentation is merged with Job Safety Analysis (JSA), creating confusion among workers and potentially leading to miscommunication during hazardous operations. Additionally, the system lacks essential components such as equipment checklists, personal protective equipment verification, permit validity periods, and supporting work permits specific to different operations. Although the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) team conducts regular monitoring to ensure compliance with safety protocols in the field, the study found that the consolidated documentation format compromises the optimal control of potential hazards. Despite these limitations, the permit closure process follows established procedures, including proper housekeeping, reporting to permit issuers and formal documentation signoff. This research contributes to occupational safety literature by highlighting the practical challenges in implementing PTW systems in specialized service industries. It emphasizes the importance of clear documentation separation and comprehensive checklist implementation to enhance workplace safety and prevent occupational accidents and injuries.
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BibTeX
@article{kumara2026analysis,
title = {{Analysis of the Role of Permit to Work in Controlling Potential Hazards for Workers at PT X}},
author = {Dimas Bayu Putra Kumara and Alifia Fairuzahra and Muhammad Ainur Rofiq and Syafiqo Naila Ikrima and Moh Satrio Arif Wicaksono and Laura Margareth Br Hutabarat and Rafa Nayla Ari Wibowo},
journal = {Journal of Safety Education},
year = {2026},
month = sep,
doi = {10.15294/jse.v4i2.27240},
url = {https://doi.org/10.15294/jse.v4i2.27240},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Analysis of the Role of Permit to Work in Controlling Potential Hazards for Workers at PT X
AU - Dimas Bayu Putra Kumara
AU - Alifia Fairuzahra
AU - Muhammad Ainur Rofiq
AU - Syafiqo Naila Ikrima
AU - Moh Satrio Arif Wicaksono
AU - Laura Margareth Br Hutabarat
AU - Rafa Nayla Ari Wibowo
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/09/01
JO - Journal of Safety Education
DO - 10.15294/jse.v4i2.27240
UR - https://doi.org/10.15294/jse.v4i2.27240
AB - This study analyzes the effectiveness of the Permit to Work (PTW) system in controlling potential hazards for workers at PT X. This pest control company handles various field operations with occupational safety risks. Using a comprehensive methodology combining literature review, interviews, and direct observations, the research examines three critical phases of the PTW implementation: planning, execution, and completion. The findings reveal that while PT X has established a basic PTW system with weekly permit issuance and risk identification procedures, several significant shortcomings exist in its implementation. Notably, the company's PTW documentation is merged with Job Safety Analysis (JSA), creating confusion among workers and potentially leading to miscommunication during hazardous operations. Additionally, the system lacks essential components such as equipment checklists, personal protective equipment verification, permit validity periods, and supporting work permits specific to different operations. Although the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) team conducts regular monitoring to ensure compliance with safety protocols in the field, the study found that the consolidated documentation format compromises the optimal control of potential hazards. Despite these limitations, the permit closure process follows established procedures, including proper housekeeping, reporting to permit issuers and formal documentation signoff. This research contributes to occupational safety literature by highlighting the practical challenges in implementing PTW systems in specialized service industries. It emphasizes the importance of clear documentation separation and comprehensive checklist implementation to enhance workplace safety and prevent occupational accidents and injuries.
SN - 2986-6391
SN - 2988-3504
ER -