Life-Saving Rules
Life-saving rules
Bypassing safety controls
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
Confined space
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.
Driving
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.
Energy isolation
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.
Hot work
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.
Line of fire
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.
Safe mechanical lifting
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 authorization
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.
Working at height
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.