Life-Saving Rules

Obtain authorization before overriding or disabling safety controls.

• I understand and use safety-critical
  equipment and procedures which apply
  to my task.
• I obtain authorization before:
  • disabling or overriding safety equipment
  • deviating from procedures
  • crossing a barrier

Obtain authorization before entering a confined space.

• I confirm energy sources are isolated.
• I confirm the atmosphere has been
• tested and is monitored.
• I check and use my breathing apparatus when required.
• I confirm there is an attendant standing by.
• I confirm a rescue plan is in place.
• I obtain authorization to enter.

Follow safe driving rules.

• I always wear a seatbelt.
• I never exceed the speed limit and reduce my speed for road conditions.
• I never use phones or operate devices while driving.
• I am fit, rested and fully alert while driving.
• I follow journey management procedures and protocols.

Verify isolation and zero energy before work begins.

• I have identified all energy sources.
• I confirm that hazardous energysources have been isolated, locked and tagged.
• I have checked that there is zero energy and have tested for residual or stored energy.

Control flammables and ignition sources.

• I identify and control ignition sources.
• Before starting any hot work:
  • I confirm flammable material has been removed or isolated
  • I obtain authorization.
• Before starting hot work in a hazardous area I confirm:
  • a gas test has been completed
  • gas will be monitored continually.

Keep yourself and others out of the line of fire.

• I position myself to avoid:
  • moving objects
  • vehicles
  • pressure releases
  • dropped objects.
• I establish and obey barriers and exclusion zones.
• I take action to secure loose objects and report potential dropped objects.

Plan lifting operations and control the area.

• I confirm that the equipment and load have been inspected and are fit-forpurpose.
• I only operate equipment that I am qualified to use.
• I establish and obey barriers and exclusion zones.
• I never walk under a suspended load.

Work with a valid permit when required.

• I have confirmed if a permit is required.
• I am authorized to perform the work.
• I understand the permit.
• I have confirmed that hazards are controlled and it is safe to start.
• I stop and reassess if conditions change.

Protect yourself against a fall when working from heights

• I inspect my fall protection equipment before use.
• I secure tools and work materials to prevent dropped objects.
• I tie-off 100% to approved anchor points while outside a protected area.