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