Access permit

A form of contractual agreement between an issuer and a recipient for access to and work on, or within the relevant minimum approach distance of, equipment that has been isolated for work other than under a test permit. Under an access permit, the recipient and their work party have temporary access for work activities to specific isolated equipment, which is in a defined state. (Relevant minimum approach distance is that which would apply if the equipment was live).

When lives are on the line Betacom provides portable earthing devices and associated safety equipment.