PAS Becomes a Talking Point

Permit to work systems are the hot topic at a range of maintenance safety conferences throughout Australia and Sage Technology’s Permit Administration System (PAS) is quickly becoming a talking point.

Several speakers at the Safety In Action conference in Melbourne earlier this year spoke about the role computer-based PTW systems and highlighted PAS as an Australian developed product which is performing well. None of the speakers were associated with Sage Technology which develops PAS.

Operations Performance Manager for TRUenergy Yallourn, Gene Ipenburg, and Sage Technology Director, Peter Kingwill, were invited to deliver a presentation to the Strategic Shutdowns 2006 conference in August.

Gene joined TRUenergy Yallourn three years ago where he has been the Project Manager for the implementation of an electronic permit system.

The PAS User Group will give members an opportunity to influence the future development of this leading-edge technology that is delivering safety, risk reduction, and financial benefits. They will be able to share their experiences with PAS and tell Sage what they like about it, how they would like it developed in the future, and the issues affecting PTW in their industries.

Gene and Peter’s presentation was entitled “Effective Permit Planning to Maximise Shutdown Efficiency and Return to Service” and addressed the important elements of pre-shut planning.

Peter has also been invited to speak at the National Forum on Electrical Safety and Maintenance to be run by the Strategic Industry Research Foundation (SIRF) in Melbourne in September. PTW and lockout tagout were identified as key issues affecting the industry in a series of focus groups conducted prior to planning the Forum.

Peter will speak on the processes involved in switching from a paper-based PTW system to a computer-based one. Sage Technology will also exhibit at the event with a strong focus on PAS and mobility solutions for industry.

For further information about the event, visit www.sirfrt.com.au

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