Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

168 (1) The work permit must be signed by the employer and the terms, rights and obligations explained to and signed by the person to whom that permit is issued.

(2) The work permit must be made readily available for examination by employees for the period in which the work is being performed and after that period it must be kept by the employer for a period of two years after the day on which the work is completed, at the place of business nearest to the work place in which the work is completed.

(3) Work authorized under a work permit may be performed only after the equipment has been locked out in accordance with the standard referred to in subparagraph 167(e)(ii).