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

Confined Space

Obtain authorisation before entering a confirned 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.

Safe Mechanical Lifting

Plan lifting operations and control the area:

•  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.

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.

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.

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.

Working at Height

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.

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.

Line of fire

Verify isolation and zero energy before work begins:

• 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