EGA

Life Saving Rules

Permit To
Work
Always read, understand and adhere
to PTW requirements

A Permit to Work describes what must be done

to stay safe
• Obtain a valid Permit to Work for the task, if required
• Read, understand and adhere to the Permit to Work requirements
• Do not begin the task until the person in charge confirms that it is
safe to start
• Obtain a new Permit to Work if the task changes
• Clear the Permit to Work once the task is completed

Safe behavior prevents injuries

and save lives
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Life Saving Rules

Energy
Isolation
Never work on live equipments–
unless trained to do so

Isolation separates and protects individuals from

electrical and other dangers
• Understand the isolations that protect you from danger
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Confirm that the correct isolation mechanisms are in place before
starting work
• Do not begin the task until the person in charge confirms that it is
safe to start

Safe behavior prevents injuries

and save lives
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Life Saving Rules

Working At
Height
Use appropriate fall arrest equipment for
work at height above 1.8m

Fall Protection equipment prevents fall when

working at heights
• Obtain authorisation to work at height outside
a protective environment
• Use appropriate fall protection equipment
• Check the fall protection equipment beforehand
• Do not begin the task until the person in charge confirms that
it is safe to start

Safe behavior prevents injuries

and save lives
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Life Saving Rules

Lifting & Rigging

Operations
Follow safe lifting operations and never
walk under suspended loads

Working or walking immediately under a suspended

load is unsafe
• Never cross a barrier controlling an area with a suspended load,
unless authorised
• Always follow lifting and rigging instructions
• Never allow anyone to walk under a suspended load

Safe behavior prevents injuries

and save lives
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Life Saving Rules

Working In
Confined Spaces
Never enter a confined space without
authorisation and prior gas testing

Confined spaces may hold unseen dangers

• Obtain a valid Permit to Work to enter any confined space
• Confirm gas testing is done in the space before
• Never enter a confined space without a qualified standby person
• Have means of communication with people in the confined space
• Do not begin the task until the person in charge confirms that it is
safe to start

Safe behavior prevents injuries

and save lives
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Life Saving Rules

Barricades
& Safeguarding
Never remove or work without appropriate
barricades and safeguards

Be aware of safety-critical equipment in the

workplace
• Never override/disable safety-critical equipment
• Never remove barricades and safeguards, unless authorised
• Only authorise overriding/disabling safety-critical equipment when
safe to do so
• Implement temporary measures when safety-critical equipment is
overridden/disabled

Safe behavior prevents injuries

and save lives
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Life Saving Rules

Hazardous Substances
& Molten Metal
Know how, before working with hazardous substances
and molten metal

Proper procedures protect against the dangers of

hazardous materials
• Never work with hazardous substances or molten metal,
unless trained
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Follow the procedures for handling hazardous materials

Safe behavior prevents injuries

and save lives
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Life Saving Rules

Mobile
Phones
Never use your mobile phone
while driving

Using a mobile phone while driving is against the law

• Never text on a mobile phone while driving
• Never make calls with a mobile phone while driving
• Never take calls from a mobile phone while driving
• Mobile phones are not allowed in Operational areas unless officially
permitted for job purposes

Safe behavior prevents injuries

and save lives
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Life Saving Rules

Fit For Work

& Stay Hydrated
Take charge of your health, including hydration,
to be fit for work at all times

Your health is paramount for your safety

• Never come to work under the influence of alcohol
• Never come to work under the influence of drugs
• Be aware of the side effects of prescription medication
• Stay hydrated for optimum physical and mental functioning

Safe behavior prevents injuries

and save lives