Contracting & Procurement

Rule 1

Work with a valid work permit when required

You should

• Understand the Work Permit and follow it
• Confirm that the Work permit is valid
• Confirm with the Supervisor or the Person in Charge of the work that it is safe to start work

Rule 2

Conduct gas tests when required

You should

• Confirm with the Supervisor or the Person in Charge of the work that the air is tested
• Confirm with the Supervisor or the Person in Charge of the work that it is safe to start work
• Stop work if you smell gas

Gas Testers should

• Understand which tests the Work Permit requires and how often
• Uses certified equipment for the tests

Rule 3

Verify isolation before work begins and use the specified life protecting equipment

You should

• Understand the isolations that protect you from danger
• Confirm with the Supervisor or the Person in Charge of the work that isolations are in place
• Confirm with the Supervisor or the Person in Charge of the work that it is safe to start work

Rule 4

Obtain authorization before entering a confined space

You should

• Confirm with the Supervisor or the Person in Charge of the work that it is safe to start work

• Confirm with the Attendant that you can enter a confined space

• Follow the requirements of the
  Work Permit

Attendants should

• Approve and control access to a confined space

• Have means of communication with people in the confined space

Rule 5

Obtain authorization before overriding or disabling safety critical equipment

You should

• Obtain authorization from the Person in Charge or your Supervisor before overriding or disabling safety-critical equipment

Rules 6

Protect yourself against a fall when working at height

You should

• Have authorisation to work at height outside a protective environment

• Be aware of what fall protection equipment to use and how to use it

• Check equipment before using it

• Always tie off when at height outside of a protective environment

Rule 7

Do not walk under a suspended load

You should

• Never cross a barrier controlling an area with a suspended load without authorisation

• Follow the instructions of the Flagman or the Person in Charge of the lift

A Person in Charge should

• Mark the unsafe area and put barriers in place

• Ensure that nobody walks under a suspended load

Rule 8

Do not smoke outside designated smoking areas

You should

• Know where the designated smoking areas are

• Intervene if you see someone smoking outside a designated area

Rule 9

No alcohol or drugs while working or driving

You should

• Always inform your Supervisor or the Person in Charge if you are taking medicine that may have an effect on your performance

• If in doubt, always check with your Supervisor or the Person in Charge who may seek medical advice

• Not use, keep, sell or distribute
  illegal drugs

• Intervene if you see a case of alcohol or drugs abuse

Rule 10

While driving, do not use your phone and do not exceed speed limits

Drivers should

• Not use a mobile phone or pager, send or read a text message, or use a hands-free mobile phone device

• Stay at or below the maximum allowable speed for the road your are driving on as indicated by road signs or Journey Management instructions

• Stay at or below the maximum allowable speed limit for the vehicle you are driving

• Adjust your speed to the prevailing conditions

Rule 11

Wear your seat belt

Drivers and Passengers should

• Always use a 3-point seatbelt (please note exceptions* below)

• Check that your seatbelt works properly

• Keep your seatbelt properly fastened while in a moving vehicle

• Check that everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seatbelt properly before starting to drive

• Intervene when your fellow passengers are not wearing seatbelts properly

*Exceptions include vehicles where only lap seatbelts are available or in public transport where seat belts are not available.

Rule 12

Follow prescribed Journey Management Plan

Drivers should

• Confirm if a Journey Management Plan is required before starting the journey

• Discuss the Journey Management Plan with the authorised person

• Understand the Journey Management Plan before starting the journey

• Comply with the duty, driving and rest hours specified in the Journey Management Plan

• Follow the route specified in the Journey Management Plan

• Always tell the authorised person immediately if changes occur