Hold and Witness Points

A ‘hold’ point defines a point beyond which work may not proceed without the authorisation of a designated person, e.g., client representative, consultant, designated service provider or authority.
Hold points are a mandatory verification point beyond which works cannot progress without the authorisation of the assigned party to ensure:
• Safety of workers, public, or the environment before progressing
• The specified quality requirements have been met, including contract specification and or legislated requirements
Witness points are where the assigned party may take the opportunity to inspect the process, however subsequent work may proceed.