Common use of Hold-Off Clause in Contracts

Hold-Off. Hold-off' is a formal procedure to limit the operation of apparatus in order to facilitate work or reduce work hazards. The prospective Holder will contact the Controlling Authority requesting an assurance that a specified device(s) will not be operated to re- energize apparatus that has been removed from service automatically. Under no circumstances will a Hold-Off be issued in place of a Work Protection.

Hold-Off. Hold-off' Hold off is defined as a formal procedure implemented by a controlling authority to limit the operation of apparatus in order to facilitate work or reduce work hazards. The prospective Holder will contact the Controlling Authority requesting an assurance that a specified device(s) will not be operated to re- energize apparatus that has been removed from service automatically. Under no circumstances will shall a Hold-Hold Off be issued used in place of a Work Protection. A Hold Off procedure shall not be used unless communications satisfactory to the issuer can be established.