| rule_id,rule_name,one_line_summary,key_actions,authority,scope |
| 1,Bypassing Safety Controls,I 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 or deviating from procedure",IOGP Report 459 (2018),Upstream and downstream oil & gas; adopted by Shell BP TotalEnergies Chevron ExxonMobil Eni Equinor Aramco ADNOC Petronas and others |
| 2,Confined Space,I confirm energy sources are isolated before entering a confined space,"I confirm authorisation before entering a confined space; I verify atmospheric tests have been completed; I check and use my breathing apparatus when required",IOGP Report 459 (2018),All confined-space entry — vessels tanks pits trenches sewers |
| 3,Driving,I follow safe driving rules,"I always wear a seatbelt; I do not exceed the speed limit and reduce speed for road conditions; I do not use phones or operate devices while driving; I am fit healthy and rested to drive; I follow journey management plan",IOGP Report 459 (2018),All on-duty and on-site driving including commute where employer-provided vehicle |
| 4,Energy Isolation,I verify isolation and zero energy before work begins,"I have identified all energy sources; I confirm hazardous energy sources have been isolated locked and tagged; I have checked there is zero energy and tested for residual or stored energy",IOGP Report 459 (2018),Mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic chemical thermal gravitational radiation |
| 5,Hot Work,I 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 to override gas detection equipment",IOGP Report 459 (2018),Welding cutting grinding open-flame all spark-producing activities |
| 6,Line of Fire,I keep myself and others out of the line of fire,"I position myself to avoid moving objects vehicles pressure releases and dropped objects; I establish and obey barriers and exclusion zones; I take action to secure loose objects and report potential dropped objects",IOGP Report 459 (2018),All activities — replaces older Dropped Object + Pressure Release rules |
| 7,Safe Mechanical Lifting,I plan lifting operations and control the area,"I confirm the equipment and load have been inspected and are fit for purpose; I only operate equipment for which I am qualified; I establish and obey barriers and exclusion zones; I never walk under a suspended load",IOGP Report 459 (2018),Cranes forklifts hoists rigging all suspended-load activities |
| 8,Work Authorization,I 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 hazards are controlled and it is safe to start",IOGP Report 459 (2018),Permit-to-work-controlled tasks: confined space hot work electrical isolation excavation lifting WAH |
| 9,Working at Height,I protect myself 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 when not protected by another fall-protection system",IOGP Report 459 (2018),Any work above 1.8 m / 6 ft where a fall could result in injury |
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