Suspend a Permit (Revalidation)

Status: Live Live → Suspension in Progress → Suspended

Suspend a live permit so it can later be revalidated and re-issued, leaving the site in a safe condition while work is paused.

When to use

Use this task to pause work on a live permit — for example at the end of a shift, when conditions require it, or when revalidation is due. For pausing to allow de-isolation for testing, use Suspend a Permit for De-isolation for Test (DFT). In an emergency, use Suspend a Permit for Emergency.

Before you start — check before launching the task

The work has stopped and the site has been left in a clean and safe condition.
The Performing Authority requests the suspension; the Permit Control Authority confirms it.

As Performing Authority, on the live permit choose Request suspension and confirm the site is left in a clean and safe condition. The permit moves to Suspension in Progress.
As Permit Control Authority, sign Suspend and select the reason Revalidation. The permit moves to Suspended. (Selecting De-isolation for Test instead leads to a different status and flow — see Suspend a Permit for De-isolation for Test (DFT).)

The permit is Suspended, ready to be revalidated and re-issued (Re-issue (Revalidate) a Permit).

Work and its permit are suspended in defined cases (general alarm, a stop instruction or Stop Card, failure of a control measure, etc.). (CR-GR-HSE-402, Req 3.5.5)
The site must be left in a safe and clean condition when work is paused. (CR-GR-HSE-402, Req 3.6.1)
A "safety green light" is repeated after any break before restarting work. (CR-GR-HSE-402, Req 3.5.2)

Tip — suspend, don't close, if work will continue. Closing ends the permit; suspending keeps it for revalidation.

Pitfall — leaving the site unsafe at suspension. The clean-and-safe declaration must reflect reality.

Mistake	Consequence
Closing a permit that should be suspended	Work cannot resume under the same permit; rework
Declaring clean & safe when it is not	Hazards left on a paused worksite