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August 24, 2025

Controlling Hazardous Work with PTW
Permit to Work System: A Guide to PTW, Safety and Health

Permit to Work (PTW) is a formal system that controls high-risk jobs—like hot work, confined space entry, and electrical tasks—by verifying hazards, approvals, and safeguards before work begins. This guide explains Malaysia’s legal context (OSHA 1994/DOSH), PTW types, step-by-step workflow, key roles, and best practices to strengthen workplace safety.

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