Life-Saving Rules for contractors

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. 
  

Bypassing safety controls

Obtain authorisation before overriding or disabling safety-controls 
 

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

Driving

Follow safe driving rules  
 

• I always wear a seatbelt.

• I do not exceed the speed limit, and reduce my speed for road conditions. 

• I do not use phones or operate devices while driving. 

• I am fit, rested and fully alert while driving. 

• I follow journey management requirements.
  

Safe mechanical lifting 

Plan lifting operations and control 
 

• I confirm that the equipment and load have been inspected and are fit for purpose. 

• 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.
  

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 authorisation.
• Before starting hot work in a hazardous area I confirm: 
  • a gas test has been completed
  • gas will be monitored continually.

Work authorization

Work with a valid permit when required 
 

• I have confirmed if a permit is required.
• I am authorised 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.

Energy isolation 

Verify isolation and zero energy before work begins 
 

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

Confined space 

Obtain authorisation 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 authorisation to enter.

Working at heights 

Protect yourself against a fall when working at height
 

• 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.