OHS Life Saving Rules

Occupational Health and Safety

Rule 1: Safe Work Procedure

No person may carry out a task unless they are trained and authorized to do it, assessed the risks involved,
have the right tools and equipment in good condition and wear the correct PPE for the task and understand
if a permit to work is required.

Rule 2: Commencement of Work

No person may commence any work without site supervision, onsite risk assessment (RA) and/or job safe
work procedure (JSP) and risk based toolbox talk. Stop the job immediately if hazards are not under control.

Rule 3: Permit to Work

No person is allowed to work without a valid Permit to Work (PTW), if required for the task.

Rule 4: Energy and Machinery Isolation

No person may work on any electrical network unless trained and authorized to do so and that all energy
sources have been safely earthed, isolated, energy released, LOTO applied, tested before touch and using the
specified life protecting equipment.

Rule 5: Hook up at Heights

Where there is a potential for a fall, especially above 1.8 m , a risk assessment must be conducted and
suitable fall arrest harness and control measures must be implemented with 100% hook up at all times.

Rule 6: Buckle Up

No person may drive any company light vehicle or mobile equipment unless the driver and passengers are
wearing seat belts.

Rule 7: Driving

No person may use a mobile phone while driving and must obey all traffic rules and not exceed speed limits.

Rule 8: Confined Space Entry

No person may enter or work in a confined space without a valid authorization, confined space permit to
work (PTW) and rescue attendant in place.