An OOW notices a permit for work that finished hours ago is still showing as open in the permit log. What should the OOW do, and what risk does an un-closed permit create?

A. Leave it for the next watch to deal with, since it's not an urgent issue

B. Assume the open status is a clerical error and disregard it

C. Chase down the authorising officer or competent person to formally close it; an open permit can mean isolations, fire watches, or restricted areas are assumed still required when they're not, or the reverse

D. Close it themselves since the job is visibly finished

A. There is no fixed maximum — it depends entirely on the job

B. 48 hours, renewable once without re-inspection

C. 7 days, matching the standard watch rotation

D. 24 hours from issue, with any shorter job-specific time limits also stated on the permit

A. Check elapsed time against the 24-hour limit, recognise it's close to expiry, and flag to the authorising officer that revalidation will be needed rather than letting it lapse unnoticed

B. Cancel the job immediately without consulting the authorising officer

C. Wait until the 24-hour mark is actually reached before mentioning anything

D. Accept the outgoing OOW's assessment and take no further action since the job scope hasn't changed